Zion
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Zion
Zion has taken off in recent years, particularly after singer Lauryn Hill used it for her son back in 1997 and incorporated the name into a hit song. It combines a user-friendly Ryan-Brian sound with the gravitas of religious significance and has that cool, on-trend Z initial. The Hebrew pronunciation is 'tzeeyon', though among English speakers, it will likely be said as ZY-on.
Zion for boys#142 US
In the Old Testament, the name Zion frequently refers to the city of Jerusalem as a whole, and came to be symbolic of Jewish national aspirations, and thus was the source of the term Zionism. As such, it could be considered a controversial choice, depending on your beliefs.
Nevertheless, with its cool, crisp sounds, Zion is popular in the UK, New Zealand, The Netherlands, and the US, where it ranked in the Top 200 in 2024. This was, however, a notable drop from its 2023 ranking, when it was given to 2900 boys and 130 girls.
In 2024 by contrast, around 2360 boys and 100 girls received the name in the US, 20% fewer babies than the year before. Time will tell if this drop signifies a downward trend or if parents were influenced by the events and conflicts of the year.
Zion for girls#2035 US
A Biblical place name and a unisex choice that has been on the rise in the US in recent years. With its bright sound and cool, zippy Z beginning, it blends religious significance and trendiness.
Popularized by singer Lauryn Hill back in the 90s and by other celebrities since, Zion is an alternate name for Jerusalem and is used as a nationalistic pro-Israel movement known as Zionism. As such, it might be considered a controversial choice, depending on your beliefs.
Zion appeared in the US Top 1000 for girls back in the 2010s, though it has been trending downwards since 2017. Until 2023, it was still on the rise for boys, but in 2024, it saw a downwards dip across the board. Given to 20% less babies than the previous year, conflicts in 2024 may have swayed parents away from the name, though it has yet to be seen in this is a permanent or widespread shift.
Pronounced ZY-un.
As of October 2026, Zion ranked #142 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #125 in 2023, Nameberry popularity #423.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #254 | 1,484 | #910 | 298 |
| 2015 | #227 | 1,693 | #895 | 309 |
| 2016 | #213 | 1,849 | #927 | 298 |
| 2017 | #199 | 1,977 | #924 | 287 |
| 2018 | #181 | 2,182 | #1,042 | 248 |
| 2019 | #153 | 2,551 | #1,171 | 204 |
| 2020 | #144 | 2,534 | #1,229 | 186 |
| 2021 | #136 | 2,767 | #1,449 | 149 |
| 2022 | #143 | 2,630 | #1,546 | 139 |
| 2023 | #125 | 2,883 | #1,602 | 131 |
| 2024 | #151 | 2,359 | #1,919 | 104 |
| 2025 | #142 | 2,496 | #2,035 | 94 |
World rankings
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Famous Zions
- Zion David Marley (b. 1997)Boy
son of singer Lauryn Hill and CFL player Rohan Marley; grandson of singer Bob Marley
- Zion Shamaree Mayweather (b. 2001)Boy
son of boxer Floyd Mayweather
- Zion Jacomossi (b. 2003)Boy
son of models Isabeli Fontana and Álvaro Jacomossi
- Zion Malachi Airamis Wade (b. 2007)Boy
son of basketball player Dwyane Wade
- Zion Akande Ajifolajifaola (b. 2009)Boy
son of singer 9ice and Toni Payne
- Zion Jordan (b. 2014)Boy
son of Dorian Jordan; grandson of reality TV personality Stevie J
- Zion Mandela Samuelsson (b. 2014)Boy
son of celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson
- Zion Clark (b. 2015)Boy
son of model Nicole Trunfio and singer Guy Clark, Jr.
- Zion Babbs (b. 2015)Boy
son of singer Tank
- Zion Akua Darville (b. 2018)Boy
son of actor Eka Darville
- Zion Quari Barrino (b. 2001)Girl
daughter of American singer Fantasia Barrino
- Odessa Zion Adlon (b. 1999)Girl
also known as Odessa A'zion, actress and daughter of Pamela Adlon
Variations & nicknames
- SionBoy