Zion

Zion - A very unique male name

Zion appeared on the charts for the first time in 1974 on position #1837. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zion and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zion? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Zion. The baby boy name Zion was given to 2,488 baby boys in 2025, ranking #142 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 589 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zion peaked in popularity 3 years ago in 2023 on position 125.

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Zion is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zion is currently topping the baby name charts in Hawaii at position #62 - and is the least popular in Idaho at position #434.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Zion is where you live.

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Zion origin and meaning

Hebrew — biblical place name, etymology uncertain

Zion is the biblical name for a hill in Jerusalem and, by extension, Jerusalem itself; its Hebrew root's meaning is disputed, often given as 'dry place' or 'monument'

Zion is one of the Bible's central place names, used for the hill of Jerusalem and as a symbol of the promised land. As a given name it dates from 1974 in US data and grew with faith-inspired and place-name choices, reaching #142 in 2025.

Origin uncertain

Zion is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

To see famous people named Zion, pop culture references for the name Zion and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Zion

We've found the following names that sound similar to Zion, sorted by popularity.

Zane / Zayn / Zayne / Zain / Zyon / Zayan / Zen / Zyan / Zaine / Zyion /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Zion

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Zion a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Zion?

1 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ZY-un · /ˈzaɪən/

Around the world

• Tzion (Hebrew) — The original Hebrew form

Famous bearers

• Zion Williamson — NBA basketball player (b. 2000) Contemporary
• Zion Clark — American wrestler and athlete born without legs (b. 1998) Contemporary

Style

BiblicalPlace name

Why parents choose it

Zion carries deep spiritual weight and a bold, modern sound — a name with a message built in. Zion Williamson added a sporting image for younger parents.

Worth knowing

• It is also a national-park and religious term, so the name reads as a statement
• Sometimes mispronounced ZEE-on on first reading