gender neutral
Zia
aunt, splendor
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.
Popularity of the Name Zia
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #375 | #613 | #564 |
| 2023 | #822 | #618 | |
| 2012 | #955 | ||
| 2013 | #979 | ||
| 2015 | #857 | ||
| 2016 | #734 | ||
| 2017 | #810 | ||
| 2018 | #811 | ||
| 2019 | #820 | ||
| 2020 | #783 | ||
| 2021 | #761 | ||
| 2022 | #628 | ||
| 2025 | #739 |
Top names by country: New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Zia
Names Similar to Zia
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" |