Meaning: Light, splendor; from Arabic zia (light, radiance, splendor); also Italian for 'aunt'High
In 30 seconds: A short luminous name meaning 'light' or 'radiance' in Arabic, and 'aunt' in Italian. Two syllables, three letters β one of the shortest and most radiant names in the catalog.
Zia derives from Arabic zia (light, radiance, splendor). In Italian, zia simply means 'aunt.' The name has been used in Arabic-speaking communities and in Italian families. The Zia symbol of New Mexico has given the name additional American resonance.
Zia appeared in U.S. birth data from the 2000s and ranked #1195 for girls in 2024.
Did you know? The Zia symbol β a sun with four groups of four rays β is sacred to the Zia Pueblo people of New Mexico and appears on the New Mexico state flag. The symbol represents life's four directions, four seasons, four times of day, and four stages of life.
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Behind the Name β Zia β Arabic/Italian etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration β popularity data
Variations
Ziya
Nicknames
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Famous Bearers
β Zia Mohyeddin(1931-2023)
Pakistani and British actor, broadcaster and orator
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Miaβ short two-syllable -ia ending name in the same bright category
Liaβ short -ia ending name with the same gentle glow
