Ziya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
3% Masculine / 97% Feminine
Meaning:
Ziya means 'splendor' or 'light'.
Meaning of the Name Ziya
Ziya is a unisex name of Arabic origin. It means 'splendor', 'light', or 'illumination' and is often given to children as a symbol of enlightenment. The name has strong historical and religious connotations, as it is associated with the divine light of Allah or God. Ziya is a beautiful and meaningful name that conveys brightness and positivity.
Popularity of the Name Ziya
The popularity for the name Ziya peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 146 births, which ranked number 2,782 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Ziya had the most female births in 2022 with 146, which ranked number 1,487 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2018 with 8, which ranked number 8,815 out of 14,095 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Ziya has increased sharply over the last ten years from 43 births to 146 births, an increase of 239.53%. Among females, Ziya has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 43 births to 146 births, an increase of 239.53%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ziya
- 20 Year Trend of Ziya: 484.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Ziya: 239.53%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ziya: 239.53%
Popularity of Ziya by State
Among females, Ziya was most popular in Southeastern states with 26 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 19 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ziya. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 1350 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1533 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1171 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1289 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 940 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1061 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 818 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1854 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 1401 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ziya
- Total Births of Ziya: 165 (13.00%)
- Female Births of Ziya: 165 (13.00%)
Given the upward trend of Ziya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 13.00% increase in total births, for a total of 165 births in 2024. For Females, births for Ziya have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 165 female births in 2024, an increase of 13.00%.