Jendayi is of African origin, particularly from the Maasai tribe of Kenya and Tanzania. It's derived from the Maasai word 'en dayi', which translates to 'to respect'. The name Jendayi is often given to girls born during the dry season, reflecting the Maasai people's deep connection with nature and their calendar based on seasonal changes.
"Jendayi experienced a surge in popularity during the late 90s and early 2000s, with peaks of 11 births in 1999 and multiple years seeing 9 or more births until 2003. However, it has since declined, with only 5 births annually from 2007 onwards, except for a brief spike to 7 births in 2020."