Baby Names Zion Name Meaning By Shannon Day Shannon Day Shannon Day is a freelance writer specializing in parenting, lifestyle, and women's humor. She has been published in several online parenting and lifestyle sites as well as in print. Shannon is also the co-author of Martinis & Motherhood: Tales of Wonder, Woe & WTF?! Learn about our editorial process Published on February 28, 2022 Fact checked Verywell Family content is rigorously reviewed by a team of qualified and experienced fact checkers. Fact checkers review articles for factual accuracy, relevance, and timeliness. We rely on the most current and reputable sources, which are cited in the text and listed at the bottom of each article. Content is fact checked after it has been edited and before publication. Learn more. by Marley Hall Fact checked by Marley Hall LinkedIn Marley Hall is a writer and fact-checker who is certified in clinical and translational research. Her work has been published in medical journals in the field of surgery, and she has received numerous awards for publication in education. Learn about our editorial process Print Maskot / Getty Images What Does Zion Mean? The name Zion is of Hebrew origin meaning "highest point." Zion has made a steady rise in popularity since 1998 which coincides with Lauryn Hill naming her son Zion in 1997.In the Old Testament, the name Zion is used to refer to the city of Jerusalem and is the source of the term Zionism. But you don't have to have Hebrew or Jewish roots to choose the name Zion, it's a versatile and popular (though not over-used) name that your baby can make all their own. Origin: The name Zion is of Hebrew origins meaning "highest point."Gender: Zion is a popular boy name and a less commonly used girl name.Pronunciation: Zih-yan or Zee-yon Although many baby names are separated by gender, Verywell Family believes that sex does not need to play a role in your name selection process. It’s important to select a name that you feel suits your new baby the best. How Popular is the Name Zion? The name Zion is traditionally used as a boy name. It's been a popular choice since it arrived on the top 1,000 baby boy names' chart in 1998, at 695th position. Zion had a real surge in popularity that year, landing it in 274th position in 1999. Since then, Zion's popularity has remained steady, reaching peak popularity at 144th spot in 2020. As a girl name, Zion is less commonly used. It arrived in the top 1,000 girl names' charts in 2005 at 988th position. Its peak year was 2007 when it reached 575th spot. The name fell off the 1,000 girl names' charts in 2017. Name Variations Variations of the name Zion include: ZeonZionneZyonZyonne Similar Names If you like the name Zion, you may like some of the following names: ArielEdenEzekielJordanJosiahJerichoLaviLeorSaintSelahShiaUriahYann Check out these other Hebrew baby names: AvivaAriCalebDovEliabErezEzraGabriellaJaelJesseMalachiMariNoamUriYaffaYoram Here are some other names that start with Z: ZacharyZainZanderZahidZahirZaleZebZekeZephyrZeusZoroZinnZimram Suggested Sibling Names Potential sibling names for Zion could be: Anais Briony Dax Esme Fern Gigi Kaz Lani Oscar Paxton Rain Selah Trey Uxley Zara Zoe Famous People Named Zion Here is a list of famous people named Zion: Zion Cohen, an Israeli footballerZion Golan, an Israeli singerZion Johnson, an American football playerZion Levy, an Israeli rabbiZion Lights, a British-Indian activistZion Nelson, an American football playerZion Suzuki, a Japanese-American goalkeeperZion Tupuola-Fetui, an American football playerZion Williamson, an American basketball playerZion Wright, an American skateboarder Top 1,000 Baby Boy Names in the U.S. 100 Biblical Baby Names 50 Hebrew Baby Names 1 Source Verywell Family uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Social Security Administration. Popular baby names. By Shannon Day Shannon Day is a freelance writer specializing in parenting, lifestyle, and women's humor. She has been published in several online parenting and lifestyle sites as well as in print. Shannon is also the co-author of Martinis & Motherhood: Tales of Wonder, Woe & WTF?! See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! What is your feedback? Other Helpful Report an Error Submit