Zion

Hebrew
"highest point"

Zion Origin and Meaning

The name Zion is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "highest point".

A Biblical place name that's one of the rising unisex baby names for both girls and boys. It's got an uplifting feel and that zippy Z beginning. Zion is an alternate name for Jerusalem and is used as a nationalistic pro-Israel movement known as Zionism. The name has gained popularity after being used by celebrities including Lauryn Hill and Fantasia Barrino.

# 928 in the US

Zion Rank in US Top 1000

# 1564 on Nameberry

Zion Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Popularity of the name Zion

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Famous People Named Zion

  • Zion Quari Barrino (b. 2001)
    daughter of American singer Fantasia Barrino
  • Odessa Zion Adlon (b. 1999)
    also known as Odessa A'zion, actress and daughter of Pamela Adlon

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