Zion
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Zion is a Hebrew name meaning “highest point”. It is a popular name, primarily used for boys, with 89.26% male usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Zion
Zion is a name of Hebrew origin referring to a specific hill in Jerusalem that serves as a central site in the Hebrew Bible. The name is historically associated with the fortress of Jebus captured by King David and subsequently became a synonym for the city itself. Its usage as a personal name signifies a connection to the sanctity and symbolic weight of the historic Temple Mount.
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Gender Usage of the Name Zion
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Zion is primarily used as a name for boys. Approximately 89.26% of recorded bearers are male. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Zion
Zion is among the Top 80 Trending Boys’ name in the United Kingdom for 2026
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Zion is listed under Popular Boy Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 1.4K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 2.6K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 3.0K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 67K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Zion ranked #175 on the Popular Boys’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #181 in 2024 — an improvement of 6 places. Zion maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #170 in 2023. Its lowest recorded position was #6,350 in 1994. Over the last 8 years (2017–2025) the name rose 8 places (from #228 to #175).
Characteristics of the Name Zion
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Boy Names
- Length
- 4 letters — Short Boy Names
- Starts with
- Z — Boy Names Starting with Z
- Ends with
- n — Boy Names Ending in “n”
Name AestheticMethodology
Zion is a two-syllable name with initial stress that creates a concise, impactful sound. Its role as a major symbolic location in Judaism and Christianity bestows a Mystical & Ancient quality upon the name.
Middle Names For Zion
Middle names used with ZionMethodology
Zion is most frequently used with these boy middle names: Zion Alexander · Zion Christopher · Zion Elijah · Zion Isaiah · Zion AmirView all 160 boy middle names.
- Total 290 middle names used with Zion
- 68 girl middle names used with Zion
- 46 unisex middle names used with Zion
Middle name suggestions for ZionMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Zion is most frequently associated with boy middle names that have 2 syllables, Strong–Weak stress pattern, 6 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Zion Milton · Zion Melvin · Zion Marvin · Zion Marcus · Zion Mathew. View all 142 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Zion
Biblical ReferencesMethodology
As one of the Biblical Boy Names, Zion appears 157 times throughout the Bible. Selected verses include:
- Old Testament - II Samuel (2SA 5:7):
But David took the strong place of Zion, which is the town of David.
- Old Testament - I Kings (1KI 8:1):
Then Solomon sent for all the responsible men of Israel, and all the chiefs of the tribes, and the heads of families of the children of Israel, to come to him in Jerusalem to take the ark of the Lord's agreement up out of the town of David, which is Zion.
Flower AssociationsMethodology
As one of the Flower-Inspired Boy Names, Zion also appears as the common name of Zion Canyon Phlox (Phlox jonesii Wherry) in the Polemoniaceae family.
Additional Natural MatchesMethodology
The complete dataset includes 3 biological records matching the name Zion. Browse all matching records with their scientific names and taxonomic details.
Names Similar to Zion
Sound Like Zion Finder
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Spelled Like Zion Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Zaion · Zionn · Zian · View all 5 names
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Zachary · Xavier · Zane · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: John · Steven · Kevin · View all Top 100 names
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Dictionary & Etymology of “Zion”
Dictionary Meaning of "Zion"Methodology
A hill in Jerusalem, Israel, on which ancient Jerusalem was partly built; a centrepiece to Biblical accounts of old days and future eschatological events
Examples
- Neuertheleſſe, Dauid tooke the ſtrong hold of Zion: the ſame is the citie of Dauid.
Jerusalem city proper; or more strictly speaking, the Temple Mount
The whole nation of Israel
A male given name from Hebrew
A female given name
An association of the righteous
A city and township in Lake County, Illinois, United States
Alternative Forms
Sion.
Translations
The name Zion has 61 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as hill ("mount") in Israel, etc..
More Info
How to Spell Zion in ASL
- Z
- i
- o
- n
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