Zhion

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZY-un /ˈzaɪ.ən/Medium

Meaning: A modern coined spelling, most likely a restyling of Zion (Hebrew Tzion, 'highest point', the hill of Jerusalem). The zh- opening is decorative; as used its exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A restyled Zion: Zhion echoes the hill of Jerusalem (said 'ZY-un'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew

MeaningA modern coined spelling, most likely a restyling of Zion (Hebrew Tzion, 'highest point', the hill of Jerusalem). The zh- opening is decorative; as used its exact route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#12290 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 113

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

Zhion is a modern coined spelling, most naturally read as a restyling of Zion, from the Hebrew Tzion, 'highest point', the hill of Jerusalem. The zh- opening is decorative rather than a separate root; as used its exact route is uncertain, which we note. It reaches the U.S. as a fresh, faith-flavored pick (said 'ZY-un').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, faith-flavored, and modern.

Did you know? Zhion reads as a decorative spelling of Zion, from Hebrew 'highest point' (the hill of Jerusalem) — a coinage whose exact route is uncertain, which we note (said 'ZY-un').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Zhion — Modern spelling echoing Zion; routes uncertain

Variations

ZionZyonZhyon

Nicknames

ZhiZy

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Zaiyel— a like modern Z- coinage

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zhion mean?

Zhion is a modern coinage, likely a restyling of Zion (Hebrew, 'highest point'); as used the routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zhion?

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

Is Zhion a boy or girl name?

Zhion is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Zhion?

Zhion is a rare, modern name in the U.S.