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Ziah

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZY-ə /ˈzaɪ.ə/Medium

Meaning: A modern name echoing the Arabic Ziya/Diya, 'light, splendour, radiance', and the trendy -iah ending; here for boys; used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Light; splendour: Ziah echoes the Arabic Ziya — 'light, radiance'. Lyrical, modern, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for boys; said 'ZY-ə').
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Origin LowArabic, American
MeaningA modern name echoing the Arabic Ziya/Diya, 'light, splendour, radiance', and the trendy -iah ending; here for boys; used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5875 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 312

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920002024

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

Ziah is a modern name echoing the Arabic Ziya/Diya, 'light, splendour, radiance, brightness', blended with the popular -iah ending (echoing Zaire, Zion; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Zi).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, light-and-splendour at the (likely) root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Ziah brushes the Arabic Ziya/Diya, 'light, splendour, radiance', and the trendy -iah ending — a lyrical, modern name, used for both sexes (here for boys; the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ZY-ə').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Ziah — routes layered

Variations

ZiyaZaiahZia

Nicknames

Zi

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If you like Ziah…

Zaire— a sound-neighbor Z- boys' name
Zion— a fellow modern Z- boys' name
Zaiah— a kin -iah boys' name
Kaiah— another -iah name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ziah mean?

Ziah echoes the Arabic Ziya, 'light, splendour', and the -iah ending; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ziah?

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

Is Ziah a boy or girl name?

Ziah is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.

How popular is Ziah?

Ziah is a rare, recent name in the U.S.

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