Declining since 2019, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Zona since 1880
Babies named Zona per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1916, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zona's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 174 |
| 1890s | 267 |
| 1900s | 344 |
| 1910s | 744 |
| 1920s | 841 |
| 1930s | 749 |
| 1940s | 530 |
| 1950s | 395 |
| 1960s | 189 |
| 1970s | 69 |
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 25 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Zona is a rare American name that first appeared in Social Security records in 1880. It reached its peak popularity in 1887, but even then it was uncommon. In 2025, it ranked 14,942, meaning roughly 1 in 321,453 babies received the name, and its usage has been falling since 2019. While its exact origins are unclear, Zona may have been coined as a shortened form of Zenobia or inspired by place names like Arizona. Despite its obscurity, Zona has a gentle two-syllable sound and a vintage feel that appeals to those seeking a distinctive name from a bygone era.
Zona emerged in the United States in the late 19th century, likely as a short form of names such as Zenobia or Arizona. It appears in Social Security records from 1880, peaking in popularity in 1887, but it has always remained rare. Its exact derivation is uncertain and may have been an invented name.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Z, Zonie
Sibling names for Zona
Names that share Zona's style, for a brother or sister.
