Zion

Meaning of Zion

Zion refers to the city of Jerusalem, but it also symbolizes the promised land or a place of refuge and holiness.

Zion has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Zion

Zion has held fairly steady, sitting around #142 in 2025 after peaking at #125 in 2023.

Zion as a girl's name

Zion is also used as a girl's name. Zion refers to the city of Jerusalem, or the land of Israel. It often symbolizes a promised land or place of refuge.

Notable people named Zion

• Zion Williamson
  Professional basketball player
• Zion I
  Hip-hop duo
• Zion Suzuki
  Japanese footballer
• Zion Lateef Williamson
  American basketball player
• Zion Moreno
  Actor

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Questions about the name Zion

What does the name Zion mean?

Zion means zion refers to the city of jerusalem, but it also symbolizes the promised land or a place of refuge and holiness, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Zion a boy's or a girl's name?

Zion is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Zion?

In 2025, Zion ranked #142 for boys, up from #151 the year before.

When was Zion most popular?

Zion peaked at #125 in 2023.