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Zia Unisex

Popularity: #752 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationZEE-ah / ziːə

Arabic; Italian; Hebrew

Meaning

Arabic: light; Italian: God's gracious gift; Hebrew: radiance

Historical & Cultural Background

In Arabic culture, Zia is often associated with brightness and light, symbolizing hope and positivity. The name has also gained popularity in Italian-speaking regions, where it reflects a sense of grace and divine favor. In Hebrew contexts, it conveys a sense of radiance, often linked to spiritual or emotional warmth.

Trend Summary

Zia has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Ziah
  • Ziaha

International Variants

  • Zia (Italian)
  • Ziya (Turkish)
  • Ziya (Arabic)

Famous people named Zia

Fictional characters named Zia

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Zia was first seen in the United States in 1976. Zia has ranked as high as #1162 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Georgia. In the past 5 years the name Zia has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Zia (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 28
24%
TX 21
18%
GA 13
11%
CO 12
10%
FL 11
9%
NY 9
8%
OH 7
6%
NC 6
5%
IN 5
4%
IL 5
4%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19765
19805
19827
19846
19855
19867
19877
198913
199012
199116
19928
199320
199415
199520
199623
199723
199828
199936
200052
200149
200237
200354
200459
200551
200679
200799
200871
200995
201082
2011109
2012129
2013135
2014122
2015130
2016143
2017119
2018142
2019192
2020161
2021152
2022181
2023183
2024198