Ziyon
Ziyon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Highest point, monument, or citadel; modern phonetic spelling of Zion.
Origin and history
Ziyon is a modern variant spelling of Zion, a biblical place name referring to the citadel of Jerusalem and the Jewish homeland. It has seen growing usage in the United States in recent years as a contemporary spiritual given name. It appeals to parents looking for a distinctive yet phonetically familiar name with modern flair.
Popularity in the United States
876 babies in the United States have been named Ziyon since 1880. It ranks #3802 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1716.
States where it is most popular
- FL (18.1 %)
- NC (17.6 %)
- NJ (14.3 %)
- SC (12.6 %)
- GA (8.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 11 |
| 2000-2010 | 218 |
| 2010-2019 | 436 |
| 2020-2029 | 211 |
Fun facts
- Ziyon represents a modern phonetic variation of the traditional biblical place name Zion.
- The name has gained increased usage in the United States since the 2000s alongside the rise of Zion.