Unisex · #2,248 in 2026

Zian

Current Rank
#2,248
Peak Rank
#2,057 (2022)
Total Babies
968
5-Yr Trend
+44%
👧 Girl peak #6,811 (152 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,057 (968 total)
👦As Boy Name
1997
First Year
2026
Last Year
2022
Peak Year
#2057
Peak Rank
968
Total Count
30
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1999
First Year
2019
Last Year
2007
Peak Year
#6811
Peak Rank
152
Total Count
18
Years Active

The Story of Zian

As a girl name

Zian first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1999, with 10 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 19 Zians were born — ranking #6,811 that year. As of 2026, Zian ranks #15,532 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 152 Zians have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Zian first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2022, when 73 Zians were born — ranking #2,057 that year. As of 2026, Zian ranks #2,248 for boys with 65 births, rising sharply (+44% over the past five years). In total, more than 968 Zians 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 Zian

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zian

What does the name Zian mean?
Zian is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Zian in 2026?
In 2026, Zian ranks #2,248 among boys' names in the U.S., with 65 babies given the name that year.
When was Zian most popular?
Zian reached its peak popularity in 2022, ranking #2,057 that year with 73 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Zian most popular?
Zian has historically been most popular in New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Zian.
Is Zian a unisex name?
Yes — Zian is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 14% of Zians assigned female and 86% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Zian?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zian include Sang, Wynton, Obrian. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zian

Zian is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 968 births in the dataset. Zian's peak popularity came in 2022 when it ranked #2,057. Use the chart and map above to compare Zian'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.