Unisex · #7,725 in 2026

Zarian

Current Rank
#7,725
Peak Rank
#4,145 (2008)
Total Babies
369
5-Yr Trend
-20%
👧 Girl peak #13,520 (28 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,145 (369 total)
👦As Boy Name
1993
First Year
2024
Last Year
2008
Peak Year
#4145
Peak Rank
369
Total Count
29
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1996
First Year
2012
Last Year
2001
Peak Year
#13520
Peak Rank
28
Total Count
5
Years Active

The Story of Zarian

As a girl name

Zarian first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1996, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2001, when 6 Zarians were born — ranking #13,520 that year. As of 2026, Zarian ranks #14,962 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 28 Zarians have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Zarian first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1993, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 24 Zarians were born — ranking #4,145 that year. As of 2026, Zarian ranks #7,725 for boys with 10 births, falling sharply (-20%). In total, more than 369 Zarians have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Zarian

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zarian 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 Zarian

What does the name Zarian mean?
Zarian is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1993. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Zarian in 2026?
In 2026, Zarian ranks #7,725 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.
When was Zarian most popular?
Zarian reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #4,145 that year with 24 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Zarian most popular?
Zarian has historically been most popular in Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zarian.
Is Zarian a unisex name?
Yes — Zarian is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 7% of Zarians assigned female and 93% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Zarian?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zarian include Dorrian, Travin, Mahamadou. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zarian

Zarian is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1993 and has accumulated 369 births in the dataset. Zarian's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #4,145. Use the chart and map above to compare Zarian'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.