Zion is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #927 in 2016 with 298 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2007 with 524 births ranking #575. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,390.0%. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 5,945 girls born was named Zion. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Zion is a powerful biblical place name with deep spiritual and symbolic weight. It feels bold, modern, and emotionally charged.
The name comes from the Hebrew Bible and has become increasingly visible in modern naming, especially where parents want a name with strong meaning and presence. Its appeal is as much symbolic as literal.