Zion
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Highest point, monument, or promised land
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #142 in 2025 with 2,496 babies born.
History: Zion comes from the Hebrew 'Tzion,' referring to the hill in Jerusalem where the City of David was built, and broadly to the promised land of Israel in Jewish and Christian scripture. It carries deep spiritual significance in Judaism, Christianity, and the Rastafari movement. As a given name, it gained popularity in the United States in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Zion? About 1 in 1,285 babies born in 2025 were named Zion, or roughly 7.1 per day in the United States.
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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?
Zion ranked #142 in 2025 — given to 2,496 babies that year.
When was Zion most popular?
Zion peaked in 2023 with 2,883 babies registered that year.
Is Zion a boy or girl name?
Zion is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 87% of Zions are boys and 13% are girls.
Is the name Zion rising or falling in popularity?
Zion has risen 1087 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1229 in 2020 to #142 in 2025.
How long has Zion been recorded?
Zion appears in birth records across 53 years — from 1917 through 2025.