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Zorian

♂ Boy

Pronounced ZOR-ee-an /ˈzɔr.i.ən/Medium

Meaning: From the Slavic (Ukrainian) zorya, 'the dawn/a star', hence 'of the dawn; vigilant/watchful'Low

In 30 seconds: Of the dawn; vigilant: Zorian is Ukrainian/Slavic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ZOR-ee-an').
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Origin LowUkrainian, Slavic
MeaningFrom the Slavic (Ukrainian) zorya, 'the dawn/a star', hence 'of the dawn; vigilant/watchful'
U.S. rank (2025)#4246 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births25 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 323

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202519992025

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

Zorian comes from the Slavic (Ukrainian) zorya, 'the dawn/a star', hence 'of the dawn; vigilant/watchful'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'ZOR-ee-an').

In the U.S. it appears in Ukrainian and Slavic families. Rare, of-the-dawn at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zorian comes from the Slavic zorya, 'the dawn/a star', hence 'of the dawn; vigilant' — a lyrical, luminous name (said 'ZOR-ee-an').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Zorian — Slavic etymology

Variations

ZoryanZorionZoran

Nicknames

Zory

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zorian mean?

Zorian is Slavic (Ukrainian) for 'of the dawn; vigilant' (from zorya, 'the dawn/a star').

How do you pronounce Zorian?

It's said ZOR-ee-an /ˈzɔr.i.ən/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zorian a boy or girl name?

Zorian is a boy's name.

How popular is Zorian?

Zorian is a very rare name in the U.S.

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