Zia
light, splendor (Arabic)
Zia is a arabic girl name in the Philippines. It has 1 syllable.
Babies registered in 2024
Zia was #6 among girls registered in 2024, with 923 births. The year before, it was 6th. This is not the May 2021 civil-registry count. See the 2024 list.
Origin and meaning
light, splendor (Arabic)
Zia is an Arabic given name with the meaning 'light' or 'splendor'. While it has roots in Arabic culture and is used by Muslim Filipinos, its simple, modern sound has led to its adoption by a wider population in the Philippines. Its recent rise in popularity suggests a growing trend towards shorter, internationally recognizable names.
Zia is an Arabic name meaning 'light' or 'splendor'. It is used in the Philippines, particularly among Muslim communities, but has also gained broader popularity.
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In the Philippines
The name Zia is typically used as a standalone given name. Its popularity has surged recently, as indicated by its high ranking in recent birth registrations.
Would your family give Zia?
Mark it if your family would give this first name. The count is for 2026 on this site. It is not the civil registry, and it is not babies registered in 2024. One browser can choose a name once in the year.
No family on this site has marked Zia for 2026 yet.
Zia with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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How do I use Zia with two Filipino surnames?
Zia is the given name. The full name is Zia + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Zia a common girl name in the Philippines?
Zia is not in the May 2021 list of 500. If it is in the 2024 top 10, that birth count is shown on the page. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.