Baby Names Gender-Neutral Names Zion Name Meaning Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Zion. By Shannon Day Published on July 2, 2024 Fact checked by Sarah Scott In This Article View All In This Article How Popular Is the Name Zion? Name Variations Similar Names Suggested Sibling Names Famous People Named Zion Close The name Zion is of Hebrew origin and means "highest point." Zion has made a steady climb in popularity since 1998, which coincides with American rapper and singer-songwriter Lauryn Hill naming her son Zion in 1997.In the Old Testament, the name Zion is used to refer to the city of Jerusalem and is the source of the term Zionism. But you don't have to have Hebrew or Jewish roots to choose the name Zion. It's a versatile and popular (though not overused) name that your baby can make all their own. Origin: The name Zion is of Hebrew origin and means "highest point."Gender: Zion is a popular boy name and a less commonly used girl name.Pronunciation: Zih-yan or Zee-yon Editor's Note Although many baby names are separated by gender, Parents believes that sex does not need to play a role in your name selection process. It’s important to select a name that you feel suits your new baby the best. How Popular Is the Name Zion? The name Zion is traditionally used as a boy name. It's been a popular choice since it arrived on the top 1,000 names for baby boys chart in 1998 at 695th position. Zion had a real surge in popularity the following year, landing it in the 274th spot in 1999. In 2023, Zion ranked as the No. 125 most popular boy's name in the US. As a girl name, Zion is less commonly used. It arrived in the top 1,000 names for girls chart in 2005 at 988th position. Its peak year was 2007 when it reached the 575th spot. The name fell off the top 1,000 girl names list in 2017. Name Variations Variations of the name Zion include: ZeonZionneZyonZyonne Similar Names If you like the name Zion, you may also like some of the following names: Ariel Eden Ezekiel Jordan Josiah Jericho Lavi Leor Saint Selah Shia Uriah Yann Check out these other Hebrew baby names: AvivaAriCalebDovEliabErezEzraGabriellaJaelJesseMalachiMariNoamUriYaffaYoram Some other names that start with "Z" include: ZacharyZainZanderZahidZahirZaleZebZekeZephyrZeusZoroZinnZimram Suggested Sibling Names Potential sibling names for Zion include: AnaisBrionyDaxEsmeFernGigiKazLaniOscarPaxtonRainSelahTreyHuxleyZaraZoe Famous People Named Zion Here is a list of famous people named Zion: Zion Cohen, Israeli footballerZion Golan, Israeli singerZion Johnson, American football playerZion Levy, Israeli rabbiZion Lights, British-Indian activistZion Nelson, American football playerZion Suzuki, Japanese-American goalkeeperZion Tupuola-Fetui, American football playerZion Williamson, American basketball playerZion Wright, American skateboarder More Baby Names 100 Unique Names for Boys 20 Angel Names With Spiritual Meaning 50 Hebrew Baby Names Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit Sources Parents uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Popularity of a Name: Zion (Male). Social Security Administration. 2024. Popularity of a Name: Zion (Female). Social Security Administration. 2024.