Zionna
A feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning "movable habitation" or "wandering one".
Name Census estimates that about 758 living Americans carry the first name Zionna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zionna today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zionna births was 2011 (48 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zionna. 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
758
~ 1 in 452,183 Americans
Peak year
2011
48 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,280
Tracked since 1998
Census
Zionna in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 499 people with the first name Zionna, which placed it at #20,625 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#20,625
National first-name rank
People counted
499
499 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.2
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
77.4% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zionna
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Zionna is Black at 77.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.8%) and Two or More Races (8.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Zionna described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Zionna at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American77.4% · 386
- Hispanic or Latino9.8% · 49
- Two or more races8.4% · 42
- White3.4% · 17
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.0% · 5
Popularity
Zionna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zionna 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 345 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zionna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zionna 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 Zionna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zionnas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 7 states and territories. Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Zionna, while Ohio, New Jersey, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 11 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zionna
The name Zionna is believed to have originated from the Hebrew language, with its roots tracing back to ancient times. It is thought to be a combination of the Hebrew words "zion," meaning "highest point" or "monument," and "na," which can be translated as "to wander" or "to journey."
In the context of Hebrew culture and tradition, the name Zionna may have been associated with the idea of a spiritual or physical journey, perhaps representing the pursuit of enlightenment or the attainment of a higher state of being. It could also be interpreted as a reference to the sacred city of Jerusalem, which is often referred to as Zion in religious texts.
While the name Zionna does not appear to have a direct mention in ancient scriptures or historical records, its components can be traced back to biblical times and the rich heritage of the Hebrew language. The name's unique blend of meanings and its connection to sacred sites and spiritual concepts may have contributed to its enduring appeal throughout the centuries.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Zionna was a Jewish scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century CE. Zionna ben Isaac, born in Spain around 1150, was renowned for his contributions to the study of Kabbalah and his interpretations of the Torah.
In the 16th century, Zionna Abravanel, a prominent figure in the Jewish community of Venice, Italy, played a significant role in supporting Jewish education and cultural preservation during a time of upheaval and persecution.
Moving forward in history, Zionna Katz, a German-born artist and activist, gained recognition in the 19th century for her powerful portrayal of the struggles faced by marginalized communities through her paintings and etchings.
In the 20th century, Zionna Goldberg, a renowned American mathematician and educator, made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and was instrumental in advancing the education of women in mathematics.
More recently, Zionna Jacobs, a South African writer and social commentator, has gained acclaim for her thought-provoking works exploring themes of identity, culture, and social justice.
While the name Zionna may not have achieved widespread popularity throughout history, its unique blend of meanings and its connection to ancient cultures and spiritual traditions have undoubtedly contributed to its enduring presence across various communities and generations.
People
Zionna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zionna 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
Zionna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zionna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 758 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zionna 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 452,183 US residents.
Is Zionna a common name?
We classify Zionna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 88.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 766 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zionna most popular?
The single biggest year for Zionna was 2011, when 48 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zionna is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Zionna in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 499 people with the name Zionna, or 0.17 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #20,625 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Zionna in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Zionna?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Zionna appears almost entirely female. Of the 499 people counted with this name, 100.0% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Zionna?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Zionna is Black at 77.4%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (9.8%) and Two or More Races (8.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Zionna most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Zionna in the 2020 Census, accounting for 77.4% (386 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Zionna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zionna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zionna 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.
Is Zionna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zionna in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Zionna can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people share the name Zionna?
Want to know how many people share the name Zionna? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.