Ziona
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "shining", "bright", or "radiant".
Name Census estimates that about 570 living Americans carry the first name Ziona. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Ziona today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ziona births was 2007 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ziona. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
570
~ 1 in 601,323 Americans
Peak year
2007
39 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#15,228
Tracked since 1997
Popularity
Ziona: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ziona from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 261 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ziona by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ziona during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zionas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Florida, California, New York recorded the most babies named Ziona, while New York, California, Florida recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ziona
The name Ziona is derived from the Hebrew language and has its origins in ancient Judaic culture. It is believed to be a feminine variation of the name Zion, which refers to the biblical Mount Zion and the ancient city of Jerusalem. The name Zion itself is rooted in the Hebrew word "Tziyon," meaning "monument" or "memorial."
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Ziona can be found in the Book of Isaiah from the Hebrew Bible, where it is used as a symbolic representation of the city of Jerusalem and the land of Israel. This connection to the holy city and the promised land imbued the name with a sense of spiritual significance and reverence.
Throughout history, the name Ziona has been borne by individuals from various religious and cultural backgrounds, particularly those with ties to Judaism or Christianity. One notable figure was Ziona Harmon (1789-1884), an American missionary who dedicated her life to spreading Christianity among Native American tribes in the early 19th century.
Another prominent individual with the name Ziona was Ziona Chana (1909-1974), an Israeli author, and poet who played a significant role in the development of modern Hebrew literature. Her works often explored themes of identity, tradition, and the struggles of immigrants in the newly established state of Israel.
In the realm of music, Ziona Patir (born 1939) is a renowned Israeli singer and actress who has made significant contributions to the folk and popular music scene in Israel. Her music has been influential in preserving and celebrating the cultural heritage of the country.
Ziona Chana Mirkin (1925-2009) was a Russian-born Israeli artist and sculptor known for her abstract and figurative works. Her sculptures can be found in various public spaces and museums throughout Israel, reflecting the country's artistic and cultural diversity.
While the name Ziona has its roots in ancient Hebrew tradition, it has transcended its original cultural context and has been embraced by individuals from diverse backgrounds, each adding their unique stories and experiences to the legacy of this meaningful name.
People
Ziona + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ziona as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ziona: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ziona?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 570 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ziona going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 601,323 US residents.
Is Ziona a common name?
We classify Ziona as "Very Rare". It ranks above 85.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 576 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ziona most popular?
The single biggest year for Ziona was 2007, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ziona is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Ziona a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ziona in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.