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.
About 169 boys were named Zavian in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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