Declining since 2011, #3,658 for boys today.
Popularity of Ziyon since 1999
Babies named Ziyon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0 | 11 |
| 2000s | 41 | 218 |
| 2010s | 68 | 436 |
| 2020s | 0 | 211 |
Meaning & origin
Ziyon is a modern American name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1999, reflecting the trend of creative spellings of established names. It reached its peak popularity in 2010, when it ranked highest in usage, but has been on a slow decline since 2011. As of 2025, it ranks 3,658th, with a frequency of about 1 in every 56,936 births, indicating it remains a relatively rare choice. The name has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state, showing a broad but low-level usage across the country. Its formation as a variant of Zion with a 'y' substitution is typical of the early 2000s naming style, blending biblical resonance with a contemporary edge.
Ziyon is a modern American coinage, likely derived from the biblical name Zion or influenced by the phonetic trend of names like Zion and Zyan. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1999 and is used predominantly for boys. The spelling with a 'y' gives it a distinctive, contemporary feel, fitting within the broader category of inventive names that blend familiar sounds.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zi, Z
Sibling names for Ziyon
Names that share Ziyon's style, for a brother or sister.
