Zio Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: ZEE-oh /ziː.oʊ/
Origin: Italian; Hebrew
Meaning: Italian: 'God is my strength'; Hebrew: 'gift from God'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Zio is of Italian origin, often used as a term of endearment meaning 'uncle'. In Hebrew, it can signify a spiritual connection, reflecting a gift from God.
The name has gained some popularity in various cultures, particularly among those seeking unique or meaningful names for boys. Its use in modern contexts may also reflect a trend towards shorter, more distinctive names.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Zio was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Zio has ranked as high as #1367 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Zio has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Zio is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Zio was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Zio
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Zio.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 |