Xion

♂ Boy

Pronounced SHE-on /ˈzaɪ.ən/High

Meaning: Coined from Japanese shion (aster, 'remembrance') and shio ('tide')Medium

In 30 seconds: Xion is a coined name, drawn from the Japanese shion (the aster flower, 'remembrance') and shio ('tide'). Its origin is disputed, and it owes much to popular culture.

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Origin MediumPopular Culture, Japanese

MeaningCoined from Japanese shion (aster, 'remembrance') and shio ('tide')

U.S. rank (2024)#1742 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births95 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 912

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Xion appears to be invented rather than inherited, pieced together from the Japanese words shion, the aster meaning 'remembrance', and shio, 'tide'. Because it is a coinage, its meaning is genuinely disputed, and it reaches many people through popular culture rather than a long naming tradition. The honest summary is that it is a modern, made name with a Japanese-flavored sound.

It sits near the established Shion and the Hebrew-rooted Tzion, names it resembles in sound more than in shared history. Bearers such as Zión Moreno (born 1995) and Zion Williamson (born 2000) use close spelling cousins.

Did you know? Xion was coined for the Kingdom Hearts series from Japanese shion 'aster flower / remembrance' and shio 'tide', and is also sometimes used as a variant of Zion, which gives it its distinctive style.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Xion — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

ShionTzion

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Zión Moreno (1995–present)
Notable public figure listed on Behind the Name.
★Zion Williamson (2000–present)
Male public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Zion— A close-sounding name worn by bearers linked to Xion.

Frequently Asked

What does the name Xion mean?

Xion is a pop-culture name from the 'Kingdom Hearts' series, coined from Japanese shion (the aster flower, symbolizing 'remembrance') and shio ('tide'); it is also sometimes used as a variant of Zion. It is most often linked with popular-culture and Japanese tradition.

How do you pronounce Xion?

It's commonly said SHE-on /ˈzaɪ.ən/.

Is Xion a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Xion is used as a boy name.

How popular is Xion?

In 2024, Xion ranked #1742 in the U.S. for boys, with 95 births recorded.