Zia vs Bud

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zia

Boy #6,620 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"light, splendor, radiance"

Origin: Arabic

Arabic Hebrew Italian American African

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Boy #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

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Zia Rank #6,620

Bud Rank #6,573

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 vs #6620 for Zia.

Is Zia or Bud more popular?

Bud is more popular, ranked #6573 compared to Zia at #6620 in the United States.

What do Zia and Bud mean?

Zia means "light, splendor, radiance" (Arabic origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Zia and Bud boy or girl names?

Zia is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.