Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Ziyang

Ziyang is a prefecture-level city in eastern Sichuan province, China. It is bordered by the provincial capital of Chengdu to the northwest, Deyang to the north, Suining to the northeast, Chongqing municipality to the east, and Neijiang to the west. Its development is going to be very important because of the proximity of Chengdu new Airport and economic zone.

Current Rank
#12,243
Peak Rank
#10,642 (2015)
Total Babies
26
5-Yr Trend
Stable
2013
First Year
2017
Last Year
2015
Peak Year
#10642
Peak Rank
26
Total Count
5
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Meaning & Origin of Ziyang

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

Ziyang is a prefecture-level city in eastern Sichuan province, China. It is bordered by the provincial capital of Chengdu to the northwest, Deyang to the north, Suining to the northeast, Chongqing municipality to the east, and Neijiang to the west. Its development is going to be very important because of the proximity of Chengdu new Airport and economic zone.

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The Story of Ziyang

Ziyang first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2013, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2015, when 6 Ziyangs were born — ranking #10,642 that year. As of 2026, Ziyang ranks #12,243 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 26 Ziyangs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Ziyang

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ziyang 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 Ziyang

What does the name Ziyang mean?
Ziyang is a prefecture-level city in eastern Sichuan province, China. It is bordered by the provincial capital of Chengdu to the northwest, Deyang to the north, Suining to the northeast, Chongqing municipality to the east, and Neijiang to the west. Its development is going to be very important because of the proximity of Chengdu new Airport and economic zone.
How popular is Ziyang in 2026?
In 2026, Ziyang ranks #12,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Ziyang most popular?
Ziyang reached its peak popularity in 2015, ranking #10,642 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Ziyang a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Ziyang is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Ziyang?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ziyang include Azriah, Lei, Kyer. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ziyang

Ziyang is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2013 and has accumulated 26 births in the dataset. Ziyang's peak popularity came in 2015 when it ranked #10,642. Use the chart and map above to compare Ziyang'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.