Unisex · #3,412 in 2026

Ziyon

Current Rank
#3,412
Peak Rank
#2,261 (2010)
Total Babies
916
5-Yr Trend
-22%
👧 Girl peak #8,270 (109 total)
👦 Boy peak #2,261 (916 total)
👦As Boy Name
1999
First Year
2026
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#2261
Peak Rank
916
Total Count
28
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2005
First Year
2016
Last Year
2010
Peak Year
#8270
Peak Rank
109
Total Count
12
Years Active

The Story of Ziyon

As a girl name

American parents first put Ziyon on the record books as a girl name in 2005, with 5 registered babies. Its peak popularity came in 2010, when 14 Ziyons were born — ranking #8,270 that year. About 62% of every Ziyon on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. Ziyon last appeared in the published SSA data in 2016, with 13 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 109 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 2000s to the 2020s.

As a boy name

The earliest SSA record of Ziyon as a boy name dates back to 1999, when 11 babies received it. 2010 was its biggest year on record, with 57 newborns named Ziyon — #2,261 in the national rankings. About 48% of every Ziyon on record arrived during the 2010s, its defining decade. As of 2026, Ziyon ranks #3,412 for boys with 35 births, falling sharply (-22%). All told, over 916 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1990s to the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Ziyon

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ziyon 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 Ziyon

What does the name Ziyon mean?
Ziyon is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ziyon in 2026?
In 2026, Ziyon ranks #3,412 among boys' names in the U.S., with 35 babies given the name that year.
When was Ziyon most popular?
Ziyon reached its peak popularity in 2010, ranking #2,261 that year with 57 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ziyon most popular?
Ziyon has historically been most popular in Virginia, South Carolina, North Carolina. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ziyon.
Is Ziyon a unisex name?
Yes — Ziyon is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 11% of Ziyons assigned female and 89% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ziyon?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ziyon include Jancarlo, Estelle, Hawley. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ziyon

Ziyon is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 916 births in the dataset. Ziyon's peak popularity came in 2010 when it ranked #2,261. Use the chart and map above to compare Ziyon'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.