MallowbyNames

Zabian

ZAY-bee-uhn · Of uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name.

Peak popularity
2000
Usually for
Boys
Trend
Rising since 2022

Rising since 2022.

Popularity of Zabian since 1998

Babies named Zabian per year in U.S. Social Security records.

61218200020102020Most births 2000Boys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeBoys
1990s17
2000s112
2010s55
2020s16

Meaning & origin

Zabian is a modern, rare name whose first recorded year in U.S. Social Security data is 1998. Its peak year of usage was 2000, after which it became less common, but since 2022 it has shown signs of a rising trajectory. No top states have been associated with the name, reflecting its scattered and infrequent use. As a contemporary invention, Zabian lacks deep historical roots, giving parents the freedom to shape its identity.

Zabian appears to be a modern coinage, likely an invented name with no clear historical or linguistic roots. It may have been formed by combining the fashionable 'Z' initial with a syllable pattern reminiscent of names like Fabian or Sabian. Its usage in the United States dates from the late 1990s, with a peak in 2000.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Z, Zab

Sibling names for Zabian

Names that share Zabian's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Zahara, Zara, Zia, Zora, Zuri

Brothers: Zane, Zion, Zander, Zachary, Zavier

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Zabian mean?
Zabian is of uncertain meaning; it is likely a modern invented name with no well-attested definition.
How popular is the name Zabian?
Zabian has been very rare in the United States. It first appeared in the Social Security data in 1998 and peaked in 2000, but has not been recorded consistently enough to have a recent rank (latest year 2025).
Is Zabian a boy's name?
Yes, Zabian is typically used as a boy's name.