Zia

Zia Meaning & Origin

About Zia
The surname Zia is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Arabic word "zia" which means "light" or "splendor." It can also be a variant of the name Ziya, which means "glow" or "radiance." Additionally, Zia can be a surname of Italian origin, derived from the personal name "Zio," meaning "uncle." Overall, the surname Zia is associated with concepts of light, brightness, and familial relationships.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Zia is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Zia: 1,495
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,486
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.51

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Zia based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Zia is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z IY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈziə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zia in Braille

Here's how to represent Zia in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Zia in braille

How to sign the name Zia using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Zia using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Zia in sign language

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