Zion
Hebrew name meaning “highest point; Jerusalem”
- Gender
- Unisex · 0% girls
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- highest point; Jerusalem
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #125
- Born in 2023
- 2,883
Meaning & origin
Zion comes from the Hebrew Tsiyyon, the name of a hill in Jerusalem, taken to mean 'highest point' or 'fortress'. It is used for any gender.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Zion ranked #125 for children. It has risen about 111 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, Zion was given to 0 girls and 2,883 boys in the US — about 0% girls.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #125 in 2023
“Unranked” means Zion was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
Zion: frequently asked questions
What does the name Zion mean?
Zion is a Hebrew name meaning "highest point; Jerusalem". Zion comes from the Hebrew Tsiyyon, the name of a hill in Jerusalem, taken to mean 'highest point' or 'fortress'. It is used for any gender.
Where does the name Zion come from?
Zion is of Hebrew origin. Zion comes from the Hebrew Tsiyyon, the name of a hill in Jerusalem, taken to mean 'highest point' or 'fortress'. It is used for any gender.
Is Zion a boy or a girl name?
Zion is a unisex name used for both boys and girls.
How many babies are named Zion?
In 2023, Zion was given to 0 girls and 2,883 boys in the US — about 0% girls.
Is Zion a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Zion ranked #125 for children. It has risen about 111 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.