NAME PROFILE
Zia
Zia is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'light' or 'splendor.' It conveys a sense of brightness, positivity, and warmth. Those named Zia are often seen as illuminating figures, bringing joy and energy to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,550 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2024 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 1995 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 28%TX — 25%NY — 17%NM — 16%FL — 15%
Notable People
Ziauddin Yousafzai (Educator and father of Malala Yousafzai) · Zia Mohyeddin (Pakistani actor and television host) · Zia ul Haq (Former President of Pakistan) · Zia Mian (Physicist and co-director of the Princeton Institute for the Science and Technology of Materials) · Zia Lakhani (Social activist and entrepreneur)
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