Sibling names for Zion
Names that sound like they belong in the same family as Zion usually share its era. These sister and brother names rose and fell on a similar curve to Zion, whose busiest decade was the 2010s, and are about as common, so neither child's name will feel dated or unusual next to the other.
Sister names for Zion
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Promise | promise (English word) | #826 | 1,817 | 2010s |
| Aya | #644 | 2,072 | 2010s | |
| Amira | princess (Arabic) | #132 | 9,207 | 2020s |
| Gianna | feminine of Gianni (John) | #33 | 31,807 | 2020s |
| Saige | variant of Sage ('wise' or the herb) | #480 | 3,463 | 2010s |
| Berkley | birch clearing (variant of Berkeley) | #888 | 1,629 | 2010s |
| Kamiyah | #985 | 1,515 | 2010s | |
| Scout | scout (word name) | #997 | 1,635 | 2010s |
| Leyla | night (Arabic Layla) | #611 | 2,419 | 2010s |
| Aliana | #603 | 2,403 | 2010s | |
| Jenesis | spelling of Genesis, 'origin, birth' | #816 | 1,977 | 2020s |
| Haven | haven, safe place | #190 | 6,767 | 2010s |
Brother names for Zion
| Name | Meaning | Rank 2025 | Babies, last 5 years | Peak decade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamir | #592 | 2,644 | 2010s | |
| Kylan | #579 | 2,665 | 2010s | |
| Makai | toward the sea (Hawaiian word) | #481 | 2,902 | 2010s |
| Amari | #185 | 10,685 | 2010s | |
| Soren | Danish form of Severinus, 'stern' | #464 | 2,831 | 2010s |
| Gianni | short form of Giovanni (John) | #524 | 3,577 | 2010s |
| Sincere | sincere (English virtue word) | #631 | 2,405 | 2010s |
| Phoenix | phoenix (mythical bird) | #329 | 6,309 | 2010s |
| Alijah | #469 | 3,507 | 2010s | |
| Jasiah | #498 | 3,110 | 2010s | |
| Leonardo | lion-strong | #91 | 20,257 | 2010s |
Zion's era
Zion ranked #142 for boys in 2025, against #227 in 2015. Its best year was 2023, at #125. Names that rose and fell with it share its period feel, which keeps the set consistent.
Timeless names that go with any sibling
These names have been used steadily for a hundred years, so they sit comfortably next to a name from any era, Zion included.
Girls: Elizabeth, Maria, Lydia, Cecilia, Julia, Miriam. Boys: Samuel, Anthony, Wesley, Vincent, Calvin, Victor.
Same era, but close to Zion
These names follow Zion's curve too, but we left them out above because they share a first letter or an ending with Zion. Some parents like that echo; if you do, start here.
- Zaid same first letter as Zion
How these were chosen
Each suggestion's share of US babies has followed a curve close to Zion's since 1880, and its recent number of babies is within about twelve times Zion's, so the names are in the same league. Names starting with the same letter as Zion or with the same ending are left out, so the names go together without matching. Spellings of Zion itself are excluded.