Rising since 2001, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Ziyan since 2001
Babies named Ziyan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 28 | 67 |
| 2010s | 127 | 126 |
| 2020s | 21 | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Ziyan is a modern name that entered U.S. naming records in 2001 and has been rising in popularity ever since. In 2023, it ranked 5,861 with approximately 1 in 113,872 newborns receiving the name. The name peaked in 2016, and its trajectory shows consistent growth over the past two decades. While its origins are not definitively established, Ziyan is likely a creative variation of Zayan, itself derived from Arabic roots meaning 'beauty' or 'grace'. As a unisex name, it has been adopted by families seeking a distinctive yet accessible option. Its rising trend reflects broader naming patterns favoring modern, melodic names with Z and N sounds.
Ziyan is a modern first name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2001. It may be a variant of Zayan, which derives from Arabic roots meaning 'beauty' or 'grace', or it could be a creative spelling influenced by other Z- names. The name has seen rising use since the early 2000s, particularly in the 2010s.
“Ziyan” around the world
Where Ziyan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zi, Ziy
Sibling names for Ziyan
Names that share Ziyan's style, for a brother or sister.
