Ziion

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZY-un /ˈzaɪ.ən/Medium

Meaning: Ziion is a modern respelling of Zion, from the Hebrew Tsiyon, the name of the hill in Jerusalem and, by extension, the city and a sacred symbol of home and promise; it is often glossed 'highest point'. The doubled-i spelling is a recent stylistic choice.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelled Zion — the hill of Jerusalem, often read as 'highest point' (said 'ZY-un'). The doubled i is a modern touch.

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Origin MediumHebrew, American

MeaningZiion is a modern respelling of Zion, from the Hebrew Tsiyon, the name of the hill in Jerusalem and, by extension, the city and a sacred symbol of home and promise; it is often glossed 'highest point'. The doubled-i spelling is a recent stylistic choice.

U.S. rank (2024)#14226 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2012

Total births (all-time)≈ 23

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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History & Origin

Ziion is a contemporary respelling of Zion, from Hebrew Tsiyon — the hill of Jerusalem, later a byword for the city itself and, in scripture, hymn and reggae alike, for a promised home. The name carries real weight for Jewish, Christian and Rastafari communities, and we treat that sense with respect. The doubled-i spelling is purely modern styling (said 'ZY-un').

The Ziion spelling appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., against much heavier use of Zion. Rare spelling, meaningful root.

Did you know? Zion names the hill of Jerusalem and, in scripture and song, stands for home, refuge and promise — a sense many families treat as sacred. Ziion keeps that name and gives it a modern spelling (said 'ZY-un').

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References — Ziion — Respelling of Zion (Hebrew Tsiyon, hill of Jerusalem)

Variations

ZionZyonZiyon

Nicknames

ZiZ

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ziion mean?

Ziion is a respelling of Zion, from Hebrew Tsiyon — the hill of Jerusalem, often glossed 'highest point' and long a symbol of home and promise.

How do you pronounce Ziion?

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

Is Ziion a boy or girl name?

Ziion is used as a boy's name, though Zion is also given to girls.

How popular is Ziion?

The Ziion spelling is rare for boys in the U.S., while Zion itself is far more common.