| Meaning | aunt, splendor |
| Origin | American, Arabic, Hebrew, Italian, Native American |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Zia |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Zi-a |
About Zia
Compact yet powerful, Zia packs remarkable energy into just three letters. This name radiates brightness and vitality, carrying connotations of light and radiance that seem fitting for a new life. Zia's brevity makes it incredibly versatile—it works beautifully alone or as a distinctive nickname for longer names. There's something inherently modern and cosmopolitan about Zia, suggesting a global perspective and contemporary sensibility. The name crosses cultural boundaries effortlessly while maintaining a strong identity in each context. For parents seeking a name that's easy to spell, pronounce, and remember, yet distinctly uncommon, Zia delivers perfectly. It has a zippy, energetic quality that seems to capture childhood spirit while aging gracefully into adulthood. The single-syllable structure gives it punch and presence that belies its size.
Nicknames for Zia
| Zi |
| Zee |
| Zizi |
| Zaza |
| Ziah |
Famous People Named Zia
| Ziauddin Yousafzai | Pakistani educator and father of Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai |
| Zia Mohyeddin | Pakistani actor and literary figure |
| Zia Fariduddin Dagar | Renowned Indian classical singer |
| Zia Mody | Prominent Indian lawyer |
| Zia Jaranilla | Filipina actress |
| Zia Gomar | Indonesian weightlifter |
| Zia McCabe | American musician - The Dandy Warhols |
| Zia Mahmood | Pakistani bridge player and writer |
| Zia Nath | Indian field hockey player |
| Zia Segule | South Sudanese track and field athlete |
| Zia Tong | Canadian television presenter |
| Zia Faisal | Pakistani squash player |
| Zia Sherrell | American Paralympic athlete |
| Zia Williams | Jamaican netball player |
| Zia Hashemi | Afghan taekwondo athlete |
| Zia Sardar | British author and cultural critic |
| Zia Lewis | New Zealand weightlifter |
| Zia Ullah Qamar | Pakistani film director |
| Zia Arthur | Australian Paralympic swimmer |
| Zia Terry | British actress |
Characters Named Zia
| Zia T'Vek | Vulcan character in the "Star Trek" universe |
| Zia Vorsa | Character in the video game "Final Fantasy - Crystal Chronicles" |
| Zia the Blacksmith | Character in the video game "Bastion" |
| Zia Exall | Character in the "Amber Chronicles" book series by Roger Zelazny |
| Zia Arinze | Character in the book "Roses and Rot" by Kat Howard |
| Zia Bennet | Character in the TV series "Secrets and Lies" |
| Zia Marchand | Character in the book "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir |
| Zia Tariq | Character in the TV series "The Society" |
| Zia Gravis | Character in the book "Zenn Scarlett" by Christian Schoon |
| Zia Zamora | Character in the TV series "Mayans M.C" |
| Zia Rodriguez | Character in the video game "The Long Dark" |
| Zia Zander | Character in the TV series "Tales of the City" |
| Zia Black | Character in the book "Boundless" by Cynthia Hand |
| Zia Rashid | Character in the book "The Red Pyramid" by Rick Riordan |
| Zia O'Hara | Character in the TV series "The A List" |
| Zia Zentner | Character in the TV series "Good Omens" |
| Zia Benedetti | Character in the book "Gravity" by Melissa West |
| Zia | Character in the video game "Hades" |