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Zyon

♀ Girl

Pronounced ZY-un /ˈzaɪ.ən/Medium

Meaning: A respelling of Zion, from the Hebrew Tzion — the holy hill of Jerusalem, often given as 'highest point.' Traditionally a masculine name; used here for a girl though it leans to boys, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A respelling of Zion: Zyon means 'highest point; the holy hill' (said 'ZY-un'). More often a boy's name — we note the lean.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA respelling of Zion, from the Hebrew Tzion — the holy hill of Jerusalem, often given as 'highest point.' Traditionally a masculine name; used here for a girl though it leans to boys, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#17296 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 718

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719992025

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

Zyon is a respelling of Zion, from the Hebrew Tzion (the holy hill of Jerusalem). Traditionally a boy's name, it appears here for a girl and reads as a bold, modern-spelled pick; more often a boy's name, which we note (said 'ZY-un').

For girls it appears only rarely in U.S. data, against heavier boys' use. Rare, bold, and modern.

Did you know? Zyon respells Zion — the holy hill of Jerusalem, often 'highest point' — a name traditionally masculine, used here for a girl, which we note (said 'ZY-un').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Zyon — respelling of Zion; cross-sex, boy-leaning

Variations

ZionZyionZyonne

Nicknames

ZyZee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zyon mean?

Zyon respells Zion, from the Hebrew for the holy hill of Jerusalem, often given as 'highest point.'

How do you pronounce Zyon?

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

Is Zyon a boy or girl name?

Zyon is used for both, but more often for boys — we note the lean.

How popular is Zyon?

Zyon is a rare name for girls in the U.S. and more common for boys.

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