Zaion

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Pronounced ZY-on /ˈzaɪ.ɒn/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, a spelling echoing Zion — from the Hebrew Tzion, 'a highest point; a fortress; the holy hill of Jerusalem'; routes uncertain; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name; a Zion echo: Zaion. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ZY-on').

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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew

MeaningA modern name, a spelling echoing Zion — from the Hebrew Tzion, 'a highest point; a fortress; the holy hill of Jerusalem'; routes uncertain; we note the place

U.S. rank (2024)#8935 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 125

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Zaion is a modern name, a spelling echoing Zion — from the Hebrew Tzion, 'a highest point; a fortress; the holy hill of Jerusalem' (routes uncertain, which we note; we note the place). A crisp, modern name (said 'ZY-on').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, a-highest-point at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Zaion is a modern name, a spelling echoing Zion — from the Hebrew Tzion, 'a highest point; the holy hill of Jerusalem' — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'ZY-on').

Overall data confidence 28%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — place; routes uncertain

Variations

ZionZaeonZayon

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zaion mean?

Zaion is a spelling echoing Zion ('a highest point; the holy hill of Jerusalem'); we note the place and flag the routes.

How do you pronounce Zaion?

It's said ZY-on /ˈzaɪ.ɒn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zaion a boy or girl name?

Zaion is a boy's name.

How popular is Zaion?

Zaion is a very rare name in the U.S.