Light, splendor, or glow
Ziya is derived from the Arabic word meaning 'light' or 'radiance.' While historically used as a masculine name in the Ottoman Empire and across the Middle East, it has transitioned into a modern, gender-neutral or feminine choice in the West due to its soft, airy sound.
About 100 girls were named Ziya in 2025.
Television presenter and science journalist
Influential Turkish sociologist and writer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
