Unisex · #2,971 in 2026

Ziah

Ziah Town is a town in Grand Gedeh County, southeastern Liberia. It serves as the administrative seat of Konobo District. The majority of the residents are ethnic Krahn and many use its language on a daily basis. It is now classified as a city, with about 3,000 people living there from Konobo, Glio, Twabo putu and sometimes Glaro.

Current Rank
#2,971
Peak Rank
#2,971 (2026)
Total Babies
984
5-Yr Trend
+16%
👧 Girl peak #2,971 (984 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,345 (353 total)
👧As Girl Name
1998
First Year
2026
Last Year
2026
Peak Year
#2971
Peak Rank
984
Total Count
29
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
2000
First Year
2026
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#3345
Peak Rank
353
Total Count
24
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Ziah

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

Ziah Town is a town in Grand Gedeh County, southeastern Liberia. It serves as the administrative seat of Konobo District. The majority of the residents are ethnic Krahn and many use its language on a daily basis. It is now classified as a city, with about 3,000 people living there from Konobo, Glio, Twabo putu and sometimes Glaro.

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The Story of Ziah

As a girl name

The earliest SSA record of Ziah as a girl name dates back to 1998, when 5 babies received it. 2026 was its biggest year on record, with 56 newborns named Ziah — #2,971 in the national rankings. The 2010s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 37% of all recorded Ziahs. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #2,971 among girl names with 56 births, rising sharply (+16% over the past five years). In total, more than 984 Ziahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Ziah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 2000, with 7 babies given the name that year. The name hit its high-water mark in 2019: 34 births, good for #3,345 nationwide. The 2020s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 41% of all recorded Ziahs. In the latest 2026 data it stands at #4,840 among boy names with 21 births, holding steady (+1%). In total, more than 353 Ziahs 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 Ziah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ziah 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 Ziah

What does the name Ziah mean?
Ziah Town is a town in Grand Gedeh County, southeastern Liberia. It serves as the administrative seat of Konobo District. The majority of the residents are ethnic Krahn and many use its language on a daily basis. It is now classified as a city, with about 3,000 people living there from Konobo, Glio, Twabo putu and sometimes Glaro.
How popular is Ziah in 2026?
In 2026, Ziah ranks #2,971 among girls' names in the U.S., with 56 babies given the name that year.
When was Ziah most popular?
Ziah reached its peak popularity in 2026, ranking #2,971 that year with 56 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ziah most popular?
Ziah has historically been most popular in Georgia, Illinois, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ziah.
Is Ziah a unisex name?
Yes — Ziah is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 74% of Ziahs assigned female and 26% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ziah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ziah include Bevelyn, Glynna, Jodelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ziah

Ziah is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1998 and has accumulated 984 births in the dataset. Ziah's peak popularity came in 2026 when it ranked #2,971. Use the chart and map above to compare Ziah'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.