Zhavia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Zhavia is a modern English name derived from the Hebrew 'Zahav', meaning 'gold'. It has evolved from its Hebrew roots through various transliterations to its current form. The name is often associated with creativity and has gained popularity in contemporary culture due to its use in music and television.
The name Zhavia is most popular in Arizona, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Zhavia has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, falling for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Zhavia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 21250th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2134th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Zhavia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Zhavia"
Pronunciation
/ʒəˈviːə/
Origin
Modern English
Etymology
The name Zhavia is derived from the Hebrew name 'Zahav', which means 'gold'. It has been popularized in contemporary culture, particularly through music and television.
Meaning
gold
Language Evolution
Zahav (Hebrew), Zhav (transliterated form), Zhavia (modern adaptation)
Historical Usage
The name Zhavia gained popularity in the late 2010s, particularly after its association with the music industry and reality television.
Variants & Derivatives
Zavia, Zahav, Zha
Modern Popularity & Image
Zhavia is perceived as a trendy and unique name, often associated with creativity and artistic expression.
Famous People
Zhavia Ward, an American singer and songwriter known for her work on reality television.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Zhavia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Zhavia"
"Zhavia" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 21250th of 23106 | 7 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2134th of 30306 | 1,058 |
Regional Popularity of "Zhavia" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Zhavia" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
50.88% 2027th/3984 |
40.21% 1804th/4487 |
27.72% 1891st/6822 |
33.56% 2106th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Zhavia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Zhavia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.