New house or bright
Zhavia is a modern name likely derived from the Arabic word 'Zahia', meaning bright or radiant, or as a variation of the Basque name Xavier, meaning new house. It gained significant attention in the United States following the rise of a popular musical artist.
Less common today
Zhavia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #882 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
R&B singer and finalist on The Four: Battle for Stardom
