Zyonnah
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Zion.
Name Census estimates that about 25 living Americans carry the first name Zyonnah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zyonnah today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zyonnah births was 2015 (8 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zyonnah. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Zyonnah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
25
~ 1 in 13,710,174 Americans
Peak year
2015
8 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2016 SSA rank
#18,878
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Zyonnah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Zyonnah 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 Zyonnah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 0 | 25 | 25 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Zyonnah
The name Zyonnah is believed to have originated in the Middle East, possibly derived from the Hebrew word "Zion," which means "mountain" or "citadel." It is thought to have emerged as a given name sometime around the 6th century BCE, during the height of the ancient Israelite kingdom.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Zyonnah can be found in the biblical Book of Isaiah, which mentions a figure named Zyonnah ben Zechariah, who was a prominent scribe and scholar during the reign of King Hezekiah (around 715-686 BCE). This suggests that the name was in use among the Israelites during this period.
In the 3rd century BCE, a Jewish scholar and philosopher named Zyonnah ben Gamaliel is recorded as having lived in Alexandria, Egypt. He was known for his contributions to the study of the Torah and the interpretation of Jewish law.
During the Byzantine era, around the 5th century CE, a Christian monk named Zyonnah of Gaza was renowned for his asceticism and spiritual teachings. He established a monastery in the region of Gaza (now part of Palestine) and attracted many followers.
In the 12th century, a Muslim scholar and poet named Zyonnah al-Andalusi was born in Cordoba, Spain. He was celebrated for his mastery of Arabic literature and his poetic works, which often touched on themes of love and spirituality.
Another notable figure with the name Zyonnah was a 16th-century Ottoman calligrapher and artist named Zyonnah Mehmed. He was born in Istanbul and is renowned for his intricate calligraphic works, which adorned many mosques and palaces throughout the Ottoman Empire.
While the name Zyonnah has roots in the Middle East and was historically associated with various religious and scholarly figures, it is important to note that its usage and popularity have likely evolved over time and across different cultures and regions.
People
Zyonnah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zyonnah 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
Zyonnah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zyonnah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 25 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zyonnah 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 13,710,174 US residents.
Is Zyonnah a common name?
We classify Zyonnah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 43.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 25 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zyonnah most popular?
The single biggest year for Zyonnah was 2015, when 8 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zyonnah is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
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 Zyonnah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Zyonnah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zyonnah 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 Zyonnah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Zyonnah 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 Zyonnah 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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Zyonnah?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the name Zyonnah on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.