Ziona

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Pronounced zy-OH-nuh /zaɪˈoʊ.nə/Medium

Meaning: Ziona is a modern feminine elaboration of Zion, from Hebrew Tsiyyon — the name of a hill in Jerusalem and, by extension, of Jerusalem itself and of the Jewish homeland. The word carries deep sacred weight in Judaism and Christianity, noted here respectfully; Ziona itself is a modern given name and its route is uncertain in detail, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A feminine form of Zion, the Hebrew name for the hill of Jerusalem — a sacred word, noted respectfully (said 'zy-OH-nuh').

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Origin LowHebrew, American

MeaningZiona is a modern feminine elaboration of Zion, from Hebrew Tsiyyon — the name of a hill in Jerusalem and, by extension, of Jerusalem itself and of the Jewish homeland. The word carries deep sacred weight in Judaism and Christianity, noted here respectfully; Ziona itself is a modern given name and its route is uncertain in detail, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#15228 ↘ Falling

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

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 576

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

Ziona is a modern feminine elaboration of Zion, from Hebrew Tsiyyon. Originally the name of a hill in Jerusalem, Zion came to mean the city, the Temple mount, and — in prophetic and later usage — the hope of return and homeland. The word is sacred in Judaism and holds deep resonance in Christianity too, and we note that respectfully. Ziona as a given name is recent; its route is uncertain in detail, which we note (said 'zy-OH-nuh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. and is newly emerging. Rare, meaningful, and modern in form.

Did you know? Zion began as the name of a hill in Jerusalem and came to stand for the city itself, and for a whole people's longing for home. It carries deep sacred meaning in Judaism and Christianity, which we note respectfully; Ziona is its modern feminine form.

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Ziona — Feminine of Zion; Hebrew Tsiyyon; sacred sense noted respectfully

Variations

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Nicknames

ZiOnaZizi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ziona mean?

Ziona is a feminine form of Zion, from Hebrew Tsiyyon — the hill of Jerusalem, and by extension the city and homeland. The word is sacred in Judaism and Christianity, which we note respectfully.

How do you pronounce Ziona?

It's said zy-OH-nuh /zaɪˈoʊ.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ziona a boy or girl name?

Ziona is a girl's name; the underlying Zion is used for both.

How popular is Ziona?

Ziona is very rare and newly emerging for girls in the U.S.