Zion
Meaning: Highest point, monument, or promised land
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Unisex
Rank in Canada: #561
Total births: 1,045
History: From the Hebrew meaning highest point. Zion surged in Ontario in the 2010s-2020s.
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| Current rank (2024) | #128 |
| Babies named Zion in 2024 | 104 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 1,045 |
| Peak year | 2023 (105 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #118 |
| Years in records | 1999–2024 (25 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 43 spots |
Frequently asked about Zion
What does the name Zion mean?
Zion means “Highest point, monument, or promised land” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Zion?
Zion has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Highest point, monument, or promised land”.
How popular is Zion in Canada?
Zion ranked #128 in Canada in 2024 — given to 104 babies that year.
When was Zion most popular?
Zion peaked in 2023 with 105 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Zion a boy or girl name?
Zion is predominantly a boys' name in Canada — over 90% of Zions in registered births are male.
Is the name Zion rising or falling in popularity?
Zion has risen 43 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Canada — from #171 in 2019 to #128 in 2024.
How long has Zion been recorded in Canada?
Zion appears in birth records in Canada across 25 years — from 1999 through 2024.