Light or splendor
In Arabic, Zia is a gender-neutral name meaning light or glow. It also has roots in Latin as a word for grain or aunt in Italian, though its use as a given name in the West is most often associated with its luminous Arabic origins.
About 146 girls were named Zia in 2025.
British-Pakistani actor and producer
Keyboardist for the rock band The Dandy Warhols
Paleo-veterinarian character · Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Zia — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
