Zia
Zia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈziː.ə/ · /ˈzi.ə/
Meaning and origin of Zia
- A male given name from Arabic popular among Muslims.
Etymology
Borrowed from Arabic ضِيَاء (ḍiyāʔ, “light”) via Spanish.
How popular is Zia?
Since 1880, 3,228 girls and 322 boys in the U.S. have been named Zia (91% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1192 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #4700 in 2022. In 2025, 157 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
More Arabic girl names
Sibling name ideas for Zia
Sister and brother names that share Zia's Arabic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Zia FAQ
What does the name Zia mean?
A male given name from Arabic popular among Muslims. Borrowed from Arabic ضِيَاء (ḍiyāʔ, “light”) via Spanish.
What is the origin of the name Zia?
Zia is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Zia?
Since 1880, 3,228 girls and 322 boys in the U.S. have been named Zia (91% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1192 in 2024. Its highest rank for boys was #4700 in 2022. In 2025, 157 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Zia a boy or girl name?
Zia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,228 girls and 322 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.