Shion
Meaningaster flower · Japanese
Shion is a Japanese boy name meaning “aster flower”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name.
Did you know?
- GenerationShion peaked in 2000, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Shion you'd meet today is about 25 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Shion would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 212,766 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryShion first shows up in US birth records in 1999, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 26 years since.
US births per million girls, 1999–2025
US births per million boys, 1999–2025
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About the name Shion
Shion is a boy name of Japanese origin meaning “aster flower”. Short and strong, it's said in a single beat with a crisp finish, so it pairs easily with a longer middle name. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese boy names
- Unisex name: Asa · healer
- Unisex name: Rio · river
- Unisex name: Akari · light, brightness
- Boy name: Kenzo · often healthy third son
- Boy name: Kenji · often strong second son
- Unisex name: Ren · often lotus
- Unisex name: Zen · meditation
- Unisex name: Mars · god of war
Questions about the name Shion
What does the name Shion mean?
Shion means “aster flower” and comes from Japanese. Names built around “flower” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Poppy (“poppy flower”), Lavender (“lavender flower”), Kanon (“often flower sound”) and Zuhair (“little flower”).
What is the origin of the name Shion?
Shion is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Asa (“healer”), Rio (“river”), Akari (“light, brightness”) and Kenzo (“often healthy third son”).
Is Shion a boy or girl name?
Shion is a boy name. In 2025, 8 US boys were named Shion.
How popular is the name Shion?
Shion ranked #8,910 for US boys in 2025, given to 8 babies. Its best year was 2000, when it reached #6,316.
What names are similar to Shion?
If you like Shion, you might also like Poppy, Lavender, Kanon and Zuhair.
What should I know before naming my baby Shion?
Shion is a Japanese boy name meaning “aster flower”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds short and punchy, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with a longer middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.