Zian

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZEE-un /ˈziː.ən/High

Meaning: 'zi' (child, son) and 'an' (peace, tranquility) together meaning 'peaceful child' or 'one who brings peace'Low

In 30 seconds: Zian is a Chinese given name (子安) meaning 'peaceful child,' from zi (child, son) and an (peace). In Western use it also appears as a respelling of Zion. Its clean two-syllable sound gives it a modern, international feel.

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Origin LowModern

Meaning'zi' (child, son) and 'an' (peace, tranquility) together meaning 'peaceful child' or 'one who brings peace'

U.S. rank (2025)#2331 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births60 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 898

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

Zian is most solidly a Chinese given name, written 子安, combining zi (child, son) and an (peace) to mean 'peaceful child.' In Western use it also appears as a respelling of Zion. Multiple communities use it independently.

Zian has appeared in U.S. boys' data in the 2010s–2020s. Its 2024 ranking of #2361 reflects modest use.

Did you know? The Z-name explosion in 21st-century American naming has been remarkable — Zion, Zander, Zayne, Zaia, Zian, and many more have surged simultaneously, reflecting a preference for names starting with this sharp, distinctive consonant.

Overall data confidence 45%

U.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

ZionZan

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zian mean?

Zian is most solidly a Chinese given name (子安) meaning 'peaceful child,' from zi (child) and an (peace); in Western use it also appears as a respelling of Zion (Hebrew: fortress).

How do you pronounce Zian?

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

Is Zian a boy or girl name?

Zian is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Zian?

Zian ranked #2361 for U.S. boys in 2024.