New house or bright
Zaviah is a rare name with dual potential origins. It is often considered a feminine variant of Xavier, derived from the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning 'new house', or it may be linked to the Arabic name Zawiya, meaning 'corner' or 'shrine'.
About 5 girls were named Zaviah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
