Zion has taken off in recent years, especially after singer Lauryn Hill used it for her son in 1997 and incorporated the name into a hit song. It combines a user-friendly Ryan-Brian sound with the gravitas of religious significance. The Hebrew pronunciation is 'tzeeyon'.
 In the Old Testament, the name Zion frequently refers to the city of Jerusalem as a whole, and came to be symbolic of Jewish national aspirations, and thus was the source of the term Zionism.
 
With its cool, sharp Z sound, Zion was given to nearly 2900 boys — and to 130 girls — in 2023, placing it in the US Top 150. Also on trend in the UK, New Zealand, and The Netherlands, Zion may well continue to rise in coming years, though some may find it a controversial choice.

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Zoey is a modern spelling variation of Zoe, the Greek Jewish translation of Eve. For a few years, it was even more popular than the original Zoe, but has now dropped back to the second ranked spelling. 
Despite its Jewish origins, Zoe was historically more popular among Christians. Two early saints were named Zoe—Saint Zoe of Rome and Saint Zoe of Pamphylia. 
Zoey has been a consistent favorite for girls in the 21st century, its kinship with Joey giving it a tomboyish feel. Zoie is a US Top 1000 name as well. Zoey has become a screenwriters' fave, with characters by that name appearing on Zoey 101, Nurse Jackie and The West Wing.

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With its on trend Z initial and its similarity to Lyla, Myla, and Kaia, Zyla is a zesty, modern choice which sits just outside the US Top 1000. Given to around 250 girls in a recent count, its zippy, stylish feel may see it rise in coming years.
 
While Zyla may well be a newly coined name, inspired by the likes of Zaylee, Zayden, Tyla, and Isla, it could also be derived from the Greek name, Xylon, via feminine form Xyla. Xylon has both a nature connection from its tree-inspired meaning, and a spiritual one, as the word xylon is used to refer to the cross in the New Testament. Another possibility is that it is a spin on the Hebrew Zillah, meaning "shadow"
 
Rarely used - if at all - before 2003, it wasn't until 2020 that Zyla really began to rise up the charts. Since then, it has doubled in usage and wouldn't feel out of place in the Top 1000 for 2024.

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poormanspoet's list "Names for Sci-Fi Characters" of 4 great name ideas: Zion - Zyla!

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