Zaya Wade

Zaya Wade (born Zion Malachi Airamis Wade, May 29, 2007) is an American model and social media influencer.[1] She is the daughter of former NBA player Dwayne Wade.[2][3]

Zaya Wade
Born
Zion Malachi Airamis Wade

(2007-05-29) May 29, 2007
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
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Years active2020–present
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Wade came out as transgender in 2020 at age 12,[4] starting her runway modeling career[5] and becoming a prominent LGBTQ+ rights advocate ever since.[6]

Early life

Zaya Wade was born as Zion Malachi Airamis Wade on May 29, 2007 in Chicago, Illinois to former NBA player Dwayne Wade and Siohvaughn Funches, being the younger sister of Zaire Wade with three younger siblings.[7] Due to her father's professional basketball career as a player of the Miami Heat, she primarily grew up in Miami, Florida during her childhood.

Career

After coming out as trans in 2020 at age 12, she has since started a career in runway modeling and being an influencer on social media, advocating for trans and other LGBTQ+ rights.[8]

References

  1. ^ "Zaya Wade". Biography. 2024-03-14. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  2. ^ Grant, Rachel; Ezeh Aruah, Diane (2023-03-14). ""With Pride:" Media Coverage of Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union's Black Parenting of Zaya". Journal of Communication Inquiry. 48 (2): 205–222. doi:10.1177/01968599231160560. ISSN 0196-8599.
  3. ^ "Dwyane Wade shares touching moment his child Zaya came out as transgender - CBS News". www.cbsnews.com. 2020-02-11. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  4. ^ TheEllenShow (2020-02-11). Dwyane Wade’s Candid Talk About Supporting His 12-Year-Old's Gender Identity. Retrieved 2026-03-10 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ Dawson, Shannon (2023-03-08). "Zaya Wade Commands The Runway At Miu Miu Show During Paris Fashion Week". MadameNoire. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  6. ^ "Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwyane Wade Named President's Award Recipients for 54th NAACP Image Awards | NAACP". naacp.org. 2023-02-16. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  7. ^ "Dwyane Wade's kids: Meet the athlete's five children". 2023-09-22. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
  8. ^ P, Haniyah (2024-05-24). "Dwyane Wade and his daughter Zaya launch a digital safe space for transgender youth". TheGrio. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
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