Holding steady.
Popularity of Zonia since 1910
Babies named Zonia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1964, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Zonia's real moment was 1910.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 41 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 40 |
| 1950s | 69 |
| 1960s | 110 |
| 1970s | 81 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 18 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Zonia is a rare and delicate name that saw its brief moment of recorded popularity in the 1910s, the decade it was first recorded in the U.S. at rank 1910. Its trajectory has been stable with no sign of revival, and its one-in-N ratio is not available due to its infrequent usage. The name's origins are likely Spanish or Greek, connecting it to the timeless Sophia or the ancient Zeus-derived Zeno. For parents seeking an uncommon name with a soft, melodic sound and a touch of vintage charm, Zonia offers a distinctive choice that remains true to its early 20th-century roots.
Zonia likely emerged as a Spanish diminutive or variant of Sonia, itself a form of Sophia, meaning 'wisdom', or as a feminine adaptation of the Greek name Zeno, derived from Zeus. Its use in the United States peaked early in the 1910s, suggesting a period of modest popularity in Spanish-speaking communities. However, exact derivation remains debated due to limited historical records.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Zoe, Zoni, Nia
Sibling names for Zonia
Names that share Zonia's style, for a brother or sister.
