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Zorya

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Pronounced ZOR-yah /ˈzɔr.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Slavic Zorya, 'dawn; the aurora' (from zora, 'dawn'); the Slavic goddess of the dawn and dusk, guardian of the sky; we note the goddessLow

In 30 seconds: Dawn; the aurora: Zorya is the Slavic goddess of the dawn. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ZOR-yah'). We note the goddess.
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Origin LowSlavic
MeaningFrom the Slavic Zorya, 'dawn; the aurora' (from zora, 'dawn'); the Slavic goddess of the dawn and dusk, guardian of the sky; we note the goddess
U.S. rank (2023)#12173 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 32

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320002023

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

Zorya comes from the Slavic Zorya, 'dawn; the aurora' (from zora, 'dawn'); the Slavic goddess of the dawn and dusk (we note the goddess). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ZOR-yah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely as a mythology name (also in American Gods). Rare, dawn at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zorya is 'dawn; the aurora' in Slavic (from zora, 'dawn') — the goddess of the dawn and dusk, guardian of the sky — a lyrical, storied name (we note the goddess; said 'ZOR-yah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Zorya — Slavic mythology; goddess

Variations

ZoriaZorza

Nicknames

Zora

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zorya mean?

Zorya is Slavic for 'dawn; the aurora' (from zora); the goddess of the dawn and dusk. We note the goddess.

How do you pronounce Zorya?

It's said ZOR-yah /ˈzɔr.jɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zorya a boy or girl name?

Zorya is a girl's name.

How popular is Zorya?

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

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