Light, splendor, or radiance
Zyia is a modern phonetic variant of the Arabic name Ziya, which historically means light or glow. It is often chosen for its short, punchy sound and its association with brightness and clarity. While rare in the United States, it follows the trend of names ending in the 'ia' sound.
Less common today
Zyia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,497 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
