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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Zion — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Ziomara|Ziona
Hebrew◈ Unisex · 58% boy · 42% girl→ Stable

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Zion

◈

ZY-un · 2 syllables

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Boy
#151
→ Stable
Boy
#151
Popularity score: 49
→ Stable
Peak
#125 in 2023
5yr
-26 ranks
Velocity
-26
Birth frequency
6.6 per 10,000 births
Girl
#1919
Popularity score: 24
↓ Fading
Peak
#1229 in 2020
5yr
-317 ranks
Velocity
-317
Birth frequency
2.9 per 100,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #151 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Hebrew boy names
Zion

Popularity score: 49  ·  SSA Rank: #151

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1919 · Falling since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Hebrew girl names
Zion

Popularity score: 24  ·  SSA Rank: #1919

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
56
Higher than 56% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
-26 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
0 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
HebrewBiblicalReligiousSpiritualModernUnisex2-syllableNature-inspiredTrendingMeaningfulStrong sound
Character
spiritual strengthdivine purposeunwavering faithcollective harmonyelevated vision
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Zions

talentedmusicalheritage-consciousspiritualcreative
STRONG
High confidence

Zion is a Hebrew unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #151 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · -26 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#151 · niche
Zion at a Glance
Meaning:A promised land of refuge and spiritual fulfillment, drawn from the biblical Mount Zion, representing a place of sanctuary and divine promise.
Language root:Hebrew · Biblical
Peak rank:#125 in 2023
5yr change:-26 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #151 · Girl #1919
Notable bearers
Zion Williamson
NBA basketball player
Zion David Marley
Musician, son of reggae legend Bob Marley
Zion Logue
Actor
Zion Moreno
Actress, known for Gossip Girl reboot
Similar Sound
LionCyan◈Zephyr◈Kai◈Zen◈Eon
Similar Style
Phoenix◈Sage◈Eden◈Orion◈Atlas◈Journey◈
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zion
Eden◈Phoenix◈Sage◈River◈Kai◈LeviNova◈Ezra
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Phoenix◈
Mythological · #275
→ Stable
Sage◈
English · #413
→ Stable
Eden◈
Hebrew · #466
→ Stable
Orion◈
Mythological · #325
↑ Rising
Atlas◈
Greek · #101
→ Stable
Journey◈
English · #1836
↓ Fading
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Zion illustration
Name Intelligence
Zion · Overview
Summary

Zion is a Hebrew unisex name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #151 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Works for any sex
58% boy · 42% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Religious · Meaningful · Modern character
Zion carries a grounded, bold quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
zion.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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