New house or bright
Zavia is often considered a feminine diminutive of Xavier, derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria. It may also be linked to the Arabic name Zahra, meaning bright or radiant. As a rare choice, it offers a modern twist on more traditional names like Savannah or Ziva.
Less common today
Zavia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,902 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
