Zyon

A familiar Hebrew name with steady appeal.

Boy's name| Also girlsHebrewRising fast
#933 69in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Zyon is a boy's and girl's baby name of Hebrew origin, a phonetic variant spelling of Zion, from the Hebrew Tziyyon meaning "excellent" or "monument," referring to the holy mountain of Jerusalem and, by extension, the Jewish homeland and the heavenly city.

The Zyon spelling gives this deeply spiritual name a modern, distinctive written form. It has been growing in the United States, particularly within African-American and Rastafarian communities where Zion holds profound spiritual significance as a symbol of freedom, homeland, and divine promise.

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Popularity Over Time

Zyon climbed 450 spots in the last 20 years — from #1383 to #933.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Zyon
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,217
2010s1,616
2000s1,112
1990s126

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(29 years, 19952024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Zyon
YearBirthsRank
2024247#933
2023275#864
2022277#872
2021242#936
2020176#1123
2019213#993
2018198#1033
2017161#1169
2016183#1079
2015148#1237
2014114#1446
2013139#1260
2012150#1201
2011158#1148
2010152#1188
2009160#1147
2008143#1226
2007167#1097
2006130#1288
2005102#1452

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Zyon as a Girl's Name

Though more common for boys, Zyon has a notable history as a girl's name too, with 713 births since 1999.

#11068
Current rank
713
Total births
2007
Peak year
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Frequently Asked

Can Zyon be used for both boys and girls?
Yes, Zyon is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #933. As a girl's name, it ranks #11068.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19952024) · Methodology