Zuzanna
Girl name · 417 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Zuzanna: 417 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 36 births in 2012.
Zuzanna is the Polish and Czech form of Susanna, which comes from the Hebrew Shoshannah, meaning “lily” or “rose” – a name long associated with purity and beauty. One of its most celebrated bearers was Zuzanna Ginczanka, the brilliant Polish poet of Jewish descent whose lyrical work defied wartime oppression, while contemporary model Zuzanna Bijoch has brought the name to international runways. Unlike place-names derived from the same root (such as Susa in Italy), Zuzanna remains primarily a personal name, deeply rooted in Central and Eastern European tradition. Its lively, three-syllable rhythm – zoo-ZAHN-nah – gives it a distinctive flair, and it shares a heritage with the gentler Susanna, making it a bold yet classic choice for parents seeking a name that travels beautifully across cultures.
Girl 20 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201236 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #7803 babies
- Total births
- 417since 2006
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 70%vs prior 5y