Rising since 1998, #3,577 for girls today.
Popularity of Ziah since 1998
Babies named Ziah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 | 0 |
| 2000s | 244 | 64 |
| 2010s | 367 | 144 |
| 2020s | 285 | 121 |
Meaning & origin
Ziah is a modern unisex name that entered U.S. birth records in 1998, a relatively recent addition to the American name pool. It ranks 3,577 in 2025, with 1 in every 38,268 newborns receiving the name. Ziah has been rising in usage since its introduction and reached its peak in 2021. The name is most popular in Texas, reflecting broader trends of inventive 'Z' names in the South and Southwest. While its exact origins are uncertain, Ziah may draw from the Arabic Zia, meaning 'light' or 'splendor', or it may be a contemporary English invention, blending the trendy 'Z' initial with the '-iah' suffix seen in names like Isaiah and Jeremiah. Ziah's short, vowel-ending sound fits a modern taste for sleek, androgynous names.
Ziah may be derived from the Arabic name Zia, meaning 'light' or 'splendor', or it could be a modern English invention, possibly combining the fashionable 'Z' initial with the popular '-iah' suffix. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1998, suggesting it is a relatively recent coinage, likely influenced by similar names like Zara or Zia.
Where Ziah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Z, Zee
Sibling names for Ziah
Names that share Ziah's style, for a brother or sister.
