Rising since 2010, #6,446 for boys today.
Popularity of Siyon since 2008
Babies named Siyon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 7 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 76 |
Meaning & origin
Siyon is a modern variant of Zion, a name with deep roots in biblical and geographical contexts. First recorded in the United States in 2008, it has slowly gained traction, ranking 6,446 in 2025, meaning about 1 in 131,390 boys are named Siyon. Its peak year so far was 2024, reflecting a rising trajectory since 2010. While not tied to any specific top states, the name fits into a pattern of contemporary respellings that give a familiar name a distinctive look.
Siyon is a modern respelling of Zion, a name drawn from the Hebrew word ṣiyyôn (צִיּוֹן), originally referring to a hill in Jerusalem. The name has been used as a given name in the English-speaking world, often with spiritual or cultural significance. The variant Siyon emerges in the 21st century, likely influenced by phonetic spelling preferences.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Si
Sibling names for Siyon
Names that share Siyon's style, for a brother or sister.
