Zionah
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "The Lord is my riches".
Name Census estimates that about 154 living Americans carry the first name Zionah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zionah today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zionah births was 2007 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zionah. 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
154
~ 1 in 2,225,678 Americans
Peak year
2007
13 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2022 SSA rank
#15,278
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Zionah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zionah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 93 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
Zionah 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 Zionah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zionah
The name Zionah is a unique and intriguing moniker with deep roots in ancient history. Its origins can be traced back to the Hebrew language, where it likely derived from the word "Zion," a holy and revered term signifying the ancient city of Jerusalem. This name carries a powerful connection to the spiritual and cultural heritage of the Jewish people.
In the biblical context, Zion held immense significance as the location of the Temple Mount and the dwelling place of God. The name Zionah may have been bestowed upon individuals born in or near this sacred site, imbuing them with a sense of divine connection and reverence for their ancestral homeland.
Throughout the annals of history, the name Zionah appears to have been relatively uncommon, yet it has been carried by a few notable figures. One of the earliest recorded instances is Zionah ben Jehoshaphat, a prominent Judean scholar and scribe who lived during the 6th century BCE. His writings and teachings played a crucial role in preserving the religious and cultural traditions of his people during the Babylonian exile.
Another historical figure bearing this name was Zionah of Cyrene, a Jewish philosopher and theologian who lived in the 1st century CE. His works, though largely lost to time, are believed to have influenced the development of early Christian thought and theology.
In the medieval era, Zionah ben Eleazar was a renowned rabbi and scholar from the 12th century. His treatises on Jewish law and ethics were widely studied and respected throughout the Jewish communities of Europe and the Middle East.
Fast-forwarding to more recent times, Zionah Naqvi was a Pakistani writer and activist who championed women's rights and social justice in the early 20th century. Her courageous advocacy and powerful literary works left an indelible mark on the feminist movement in South Asia.
Lastly, Zionah Chepkemboi was a Kenyan long-distance runner who won numerous international competitions in the 1990s and early 2000s. Her remarkable athletic achievements brought pride and inspiration to her nation, cementing her place in the annals of Kenyan sporting history.
While the name Zionah may not be widely popular in modern times, its rich historical significance and connection to ancient cultures and religions make it a fascinating and meaningful moniker, carrying the weight of centuries-old traditions and legacies.
People
Zionah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zionah 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
Zionah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zionah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 154 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zionah 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 2,225,678 US residents.
Is Zionah a common name?
We classify Zionah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 70.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 155 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zionah most popular?
The single biggest year for Zionah was 2007, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zionah is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zionah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zionah 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.