Zyon

Zyon - A very unique male name

Zyon appeared on the charts for the first time in 1999 on position #1181. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Zyon and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Zyon? 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 Zyon. The baby boy name Zyon was given to 201 baby boys in 2025, ranking #944 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 7,295 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Zyon peaked in popularity 4 years ago in 2022 on position 861.

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Zyon is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Zyon is currently topping the baby name charts in Georgia at position #593 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,240.

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 Zyon is where you live.

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Zyon origin and meaning

Modern respelling of Zion (Hebrew)

A respelling of Zion — the biblical hill in Jerusalem, a symbol of the Promised Land

Zyon is a modern respelling of Zion, the biblical name for the hill in Jerusalem that became a symbol of heaven and liberation. Zion itself has deep roots in Jewish and Christian tradition and in Rastafari and African-American naming. The Zyon spelling appeared in 1999 and has risen steadily, peaking so far in 2022.

Attested etymology

Zyon is a 4 letter name with 1 syllables.

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

Similar to Zyon

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

Zane / Zion / Zayn / Zayne / Zain / 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 Zyon

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 Zyon 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 Zyon?

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/
The data lists 1 syllable, but Zyon is spoken with 2, like Zion.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Zion — The standard biblical spelling, a separate and much more common name
• Zyion — A further respelling with an inserted i

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 1999, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

BiblicalModern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Zyon to keep Zion's weight and meaning while giving the spelling a modern, distinctive twist. It feels spiritual and strong in two short syllables.

Worth knowing

• Will be spelled Zion by default for his whole life
• The biblical Zion is usually pronounced the same, so the respelling buys distinction only on paper