New house; bright
Zavian is a modern invented name, likely a blend of the Basque name Xavier, meaning 'new house', and the Arabic name Zayan, meaning 'graceful' or 'bright'. It has gained traction in the United States as parents look for unique alternatives to more common 'Z' names. Its structure follows the popular 'ian' suffix trend seen in names like Julian and Adrian.
Less common today
Zavian isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,129 in 2020.
Professional soccer player
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
