Unisex · #8,933 in 2026

Tsion

Zion is a placename in the Tanakh, often used as a synonym for Jerusalem as well as for the Land of Israel as a whole.

Current Rank
#8,933
Peak Rank
#5,663 (2019)
Total Babies
370
5-Yr Trend
-22%
👧 Girl peak #5,663 (370 total)
👦 Boy peak #6,935 (37 total)
👧As Girl Name
1998
First Year
2026
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#5663
Peak Rank
370
Total Count
28
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2001
First Year
2006
Last Year
2001
Peak Year
#6935
Peak Rank
37
Total Count
5
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Tsion

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Zion is a placename in the Tanakh, often used as a synonym for Jerusalem as well as for the Land of Israel as a whole.

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Etymology
The etymology of the word Zion ( ṣiyyôn ) is uncertain. Mentioned in the Old Testament in the Books of Samuel (2 Samuel 5:7) as the name of a Jebusite fortress conquered by David , its origin seems to predate the Israelites . If Semitic , it may be derived from the Hebrew root ṣiyyôn ("castle") or the Hebrew צִיָּה ṣiyya ("dry land" or "desert", Jeremiah 51:43). A non-Semitic relationship to the Hurrian word šeya ("river" or "brook") has also been suggested as also one of Hittite origin. The form ציון ( Tzion , Tiberian transliteration : Ṣiyyôn ) appears 108 times in the Tanakh , and once with

The Story of Tsion

As a girl name

Tsion first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1998, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 21 Tsions were born — ranking #5,794 that year. As of 2026, Tsion ranks #8,933 for girls with 10 births, falling sharply (-22%). In total, more than 370 Tsions have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Tsion first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2001, with 9 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 9 Tsions were born — ranking #6,935 that year. As of 2026, Tsion ranks #12,053 for boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 37 Tsions have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Tsion

Phonetically similar names — useful when Tsion is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tsion

What does the name Tsion mean?
Zion is a placename in the Tanakh, often used as a synonym for Jerusalem as well as for the Land of Israel as a whole.
How popular is Tsion in 2026?
In 2026, Tsion ranks #8,933 among girls' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Tsion most popular?
Tsion reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #5,663 that year with 21 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Tsion most popular?
Tsion has historically been most popular in Maryland, Virginia, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Tsion.
Is Tsion a unisex name?
Yes — Tsion is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 91% of Tsions assigned female and 9% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Tsion?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Tsion include Zissel, Mio, Momina. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Tsion

Tsion is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 370 births in the dataset. Tsion's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #5,663. Use the chart and map above to compare Tsion's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.