Zyonna
A feminine name derived from Arabic meaning "bloom" or "blossoming flower".
Name Census estimates that about 606 living Americans carry the first name Zyonna. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zyonna today is around 13 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zyonna births was 2014 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zyonna. 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
606
~ 1 in 565,601 Americans
Peak year
2014
39 babies that year
Average age
13
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,936
Tracked since 1999
Census
Zyonna in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 377 people with the first name Zyonna, which placed it at #25,213 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
#25,213
National first-name rank
People counted
377
377 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
87.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Zyonna
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Zyonna is Black at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.1%) and Hispanic (3.2%). 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 Zyonna 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 Zyonna at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American87.3% · 329
- Two or more races6.1% · 23
- Hispanic or Latino3.2% · 12
- White2.7% · 10
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.8% · 3
Popularity
Zyonna: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zyonna 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 301 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Zyonna remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zyonna 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 Zyonna during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zyonnas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 6 states and territories. North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina recorded the most babies named Zyonna, while Ohio, Illinois, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 13 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Zyonna
The name Zyonna is believed to have originated as a modern invention, likely inspired by a combination of existing names and sounds from various languages. While its exact origins are unclear, it appears to be a relatively new name that has gained popularity in recent years.
One possible influence on the name Zyonna could be the French name Yvonne, which derives from the Germanic name Ivana, meaning "yew" or "archer." The "Zy" prefix may have been added to create a unique and distinctive name, perhaps drawing inspiration from names like Zyla or Zyra.
Additionally, the name Zyonna could have been inspired by names from various African languages. For instance, the Swahili name Zione means "faith," and the Yoruba name Iyonu means "gift of life." The combination of these sounds and meanings may have contributed to the creation of the name Zyonna.
While there are no known historical records or ancient texts featuring the name Zyonna, its modern popularity has led to a few notable individuals bearing this name. One example is Zyonna Rodriguez, an American actress known for her roles in films and television shows like "East Los High" and "Vida."
Another notable Zyonna is Zyonna Hill, an American track and field athlete who competed in the 2016 Rio Olympics. She specialized in the triple jump and holds several records at her alma mater, the University of South Carolina.
Zyonna Sandiford is a British social media influencer and model who has gained a significant following on platforms like Instagram and TikTok. She is known for her fashion and lifestyle content, inspiring many young people with her style and confidence.
Zyonna McFarland is an American basketball player who played for the University of Alabama and was drafted by the Minnesota Lynx in the 2022 WNBA draft. Her achievements on the court have made her a notable figure among young athletes.
Zyonna Weaver is an American singer and songwriter who has gained recognition for her soulful R&B and pop music. Her powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics have earned her a dedicated fan base, particularly among young listeners.
While the name Zyonna is relatively new and its origins are uncertain, it has already made its mark in various fields, from entertainment to sports and social media. As a unique and distinctive name, it is likely to continue gaining popularity in the years to come.
People
Zyonna + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zyonna 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
Zyonna: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zyonna?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 606 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zyonna 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 565,601 US residents.
Is Zyonna a common name?
We classify Zyonna as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 612 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zyonna most popular?
The single biggest year for Zyonna was 2014, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zyonna is about 13 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Zyonna in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 377 people with the name Zyonna, or 0.12 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #25,213 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 Zyonna 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 Zyonna?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Zyonna appears almost entirely female. Of the 374 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 Zyonna?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Zyonna is Black at 87.3%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (6.1%) and Hispanic (3.2%). 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 Zyonna most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Zyonna in the 2020 Census, accounting for 87.3% (329 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 Zyonna in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zyonna a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zyonna 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 Zyonna still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zyonna 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 Zyonna 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 are named Zyonna?
Find out how many people share the name Zyonna on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.