Baby Names That Start With Z
1027 baby names beginning with the letter Z — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
The most-loved baby names starting with Z, most-popular first. Tap any name to hear it pronounced and read its meaning.
Girl Names
Zoe#31 in the U.S.Life; the living oneZoey#69 in the U.S.Life; from Greek zoeZara#212 in the U.S.Princess; blooming flower; from Arabic Zahra (flower, blossom) or Hebrew Sara/Zara (princess)Zuri#329 in the U.S.Beautiful; good; from Swahili zuriZariah#450 in the U.S.Variant of Zaria or Azariah; from Hebrew 'azariah' meaning 'God has helped,' or from Arabic/SlaZahra#540 in the U.S.From Arabic Zahra, derived from the root z-h-r meaning 'to bloom' or 'to shine,' giving meaningZariyah#645 in the U.S.An elaborated American spelling variant of Zaria or Zariya, possibly from Arabic zahr meaning fZainab#810 in the U.S.Fragrant flowering tree or beauty; from the Arabic Zaynab, referring to a fragrant flowering trZelda#832 in the U.S.Short form of the Old High German Griselda, composed of gris (gray) and hild (battle), meaning Zaniyah#835 in the U.S.A modern American name, possibly derived from the Arabic Zana or Zanya meaning 'gift of God' orZaylee#919 in the U.S.Modern American coined name, likely a creative elaboration of Zale (from Greek zale meaning seaZaria#945 in the U.S.Derived from Slavic Zarya meaning dawn, aurora, or morning glow, and also used as a name connecZyla#953 in the U.S.A modern invented name, possibly a variant of Xyla from Greek xylon meaning wood or forest, or Zora#969 in the U.S.From Slavic zora meaning dawn or the glow of morning light, related to the root zor meaning ligZoya#1002 in the U.S.Life; Russian form of the Greek name Zoe, from Greek zoe (life)Zayla#1012 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic Zayla or Zaylah meaning 'from the port of Zeila' (Somalia); or a variant oZaira#1081 in the U.S.Radiance; flower; from Arabic zahra (flower, radiance, to bloom) — a variant of Zara or ZahraZendaya#1189 in the U.S.To give thanks; from Shona (Zimbabwe) zendaya — the root zenda means to be thankful or gratefulZhamira#1228 in the U.S.Variant of Zamira; associated meanings 'brilliant, radiant' (Arabic) and 'nightingale/good voicZoie#1271 in the U.S.Life, living oneZahara#1289 in the U.S.Flower; radiance; to bloom; from Arabic zahara (to flower, to shine) and Hebrew zohar (radianceZinnia#1290 in the U.S.The zinnia flower, named for botanist Johann ZinnZaina#1316 in the U.S.From the Arabic root z-y-n, related to Zayn, meaning 'beauty, grace, adornment'.Zaya#1317 in the U.S.Victory, success, triumphantZamira#1325 in the U.S.A name used in Arabic, Albanian and Central Asian cultures, derived from the Arabic root z-m-r Zola#1338 in the U.S.Earth; from Zulu/Xhosa zola (to be still, to be calm, tranquil); also an Italian surname from LZaliyah#1340 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeZarah#1435 in the U.S.Blooming flower, brightness, radianceZia#1477 in the U.S.Light, splendor; from Arabic zia (light, radiance, splendor); also Italian for 'aunt'Zaynab#1492 in the U.S.from Arabic, traditionally the name of a fragrant flowering plant; also associated with beautyZayna#1499 in the U.S.From Arabic 'zayn' meaning 'beauty, grace', a feminine form related to Zaynah.Zhuri#1511 in the U.S.Flower; possibly from Swahili or Zulu origin; exact etymology uncertainZylah#1547 in the U.S.Modern coined name, likely a respelling of Zila/Zillah or an invented blend; no established ancZiva#1580 in the U.S.Brilliance, radiance, glowing lightZamora#1610 in the U.S.A transferred use of the Spanish surname and place name Zamora, a city in northwestern Spain; uZelie#1702 in the U.S.Noble (short form of Azelie/Adelaide)Zyra#1732 in the U.S.Modern variant of Zara/Zahra ('flower, blossom, radiance')Zella#1746 in the U.S.Invented English name that arose in the 19th century; no established lexical meaningZya#1910 in the U.S.a modern coinage and respelling used in American naming; no single established traditional etymZiya#1941 in the U.S."light, splendour, glow," from Arabic diyaZion#2035 in the U.S.Highest point; fortification; a name for JerusalemZeynep#2098 in the U.S.BeautyZofia#2172 in the U.S.WisdomZadie#2193 in the U.S.Lady, princess, noblewomanZaila#2213 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationZipporah#2238 in the U.S.BirdZariya#2255 in the U.S.Blooming flower; radiant (variant of Zahra)Zalani#2275 in the U.S.Modern American coinage pairing the bold Z- opening with -lani, the Hawaiian word for 'sky, heaZarina#2325 in the U.S.gold, goldenZyrielle#2367 in the U.S.A modern coinage joining a Zyr- opening with the -ielle ending (echoing the angelic -iel names,Zeina#2436 in the U.S.beautiful, adornmentZissy#2437 in the U.S.sweetZena#2457 in the U.S.hospitable, welcoming of strangersZaniya#2484 in the U.S.Modern American name with no reliably attested meaning; sources conflict, and the 'high/lofty/sZalayah#2541 in the U.S.beautiful one of GodZari#2606 in the U.S.gold, gildedZaia#2644 in the U.S.light, shining, radiantZaylani#2690 in the U.S.A modern coined name, possibly influenced by Zara (Arabic: 'flower/dawn') and Lani (Hawaiian: 'Zulema#2718 in the U.S.PeaceZalaya#2776 in the U.S.Modern American coinage joining the fashionable Z- opening to the -alaya cascade of Alaya and MZiyah#2777 in the U.S.light, radiance, splendourZamara#2821 in the U.S.No single reliable etymology; popularly linked to Hebrew 'song/melody' (zimrah) or Arabic 'zamaZaida#2932 in the U.S.GrowthZarielle#2956 in the U.S.Modern blend of Zara ('blooming; brightness', Arabic) with an -ielle ending (echoing Arielle, 'Zayda#2997 in the U.S.growth, abundanceZaveah#3098 in the U.S.Modern invented American name with no documented traditional meaning; coined for sound.Zoha#3166 in the U.S.From Arabic Zuha or Zoha (ضحى / زُهَى), meaning 'morning light', 'brilliance of the sun', or 'fZaylah#3385 in the U.S.Modern coinage; no established traditional meaningZayleigh#3386 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationZorah#3387 in the U.S.Linked to Arabic Zohra, 'dawn, brilliant star (Venus)', and to the biblical town Zorah; routes Zyana#3388 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic 'zayn' or 'ziyan', meaning 'grace', 'beauty', or 'adornment'; used as a moZemira#3457 in the U.S.song, melodyZunaira#3458 in the U.S.From Arabic/Urdu Zunaira, glossed 'a flower of paradise; beautiful, lovely'; popular modern SouZaryah#3515 in the U.S.Linked to Slavic Zarya, 'dawn, sunrise' (a dawn goddess), in a modern -iyah/-yah styling; routeZayah#3516 in the U.S.Origin uncertainZemirah#3574 in the U.S.Song, melody.Zen#3575 in the U.S.From Japanese Zen (Buddhism), via Chinese chan, ultimately Sanskrit dhyana, 'meditation' — the Zenaida#3576 in the U.S.Of Zeus, belonging to Zeus; from Greek Zenais, derived from the god's nameZahari#3642 in the U.S.From Arabic zahra, 'a flower, a blossom; radiant, shining' (a Zahra-rooted name); also a modernZaylie#3643 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationZiah#3644 in the U.S.Radiance, light, or splendor; derived from Arabic diya or Hebrew related roots meaning brillianZahira#3709 in the U.S.From Arabic zahir/zahira — 'radiant, shining, blossoming' (also read 'helper, supporter')Zailee#3710 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Zay- prefix to the -lee ending; in the Kaylee-Zaylee sound family; nZamiyah#3711 in the U.S.Modern American coinage joining the Zam- opening to the melodic -iyah ending of Aaliyah's generZailey#3775 in the U.S.Contemporary invented name combining a Z- prefix (possibly from Zayla or Zoe: life) with the poZaiya#3776 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Zaya/Zaia and the -aiya names; sometimes linked to 'light/radiance'; no Zakiyah#3777 in the U.S.Pure, righteous, virtuous; feminine of Zaki, from Arabic zakiy, 'pure'Zolani#3778 in the U.S.From Xhosa/Zulu, 'be calm; be at peace; be tranquil' (linked to xola, 'to be at peace'); used f
Boy Names
Zion#142 in the U.S.Highest point; monument; the holy mountain of God in Jerusalem — from Hebrew TsiyyonZayden#214 in the U.S.Modern invented name; possibly a blend or variant of Zaid (Arabic: 'growth, increase') and the Zachary#216 in the U.S.God has remembered — English form of Zechariah, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh has remembered)Zayn#253 in the U.S.Grace; beauty; adornment; from Arabic zayn (grace, beauty, ornament)Zyaire#317 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely inspired by Zaire, the former name of the Democratic ReZane#324 in the U.S.Generally considered an anglicized form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracZander#397 in the U.S.Short form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros meaning defender of the people, combining alexeiZayne#473 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Zane, itself a variant of John (from Hebrew 'Yochanan,' meaning 'God is graZaire#503 in the U.S.From the Kikongo word nzadi o nzere meaning 'the river that swallows all rivers,' referring to Zachariah#538 in the U.S.From Hebrew Zekharyah, a compound of zakar ('to remember') and Yah (a shortened form of YHWH, tZakai#563 in the U.S.Pure; innocent — a Hebrew name related to the root zakah, meaning to be clean or innocentZain#567 in the U.S.Beauty, grace, adornment — from the Arabic root zayn meaning beauty or that which adornsZaiden#609 in the U.S.Variant of Zaid/Zayed, from Arabic zayd meaning 'growth,' 'increase,' or 'abundance'; adapted aZayd#633 in the U.S.From Arabic zayd (زيد), from the root z-y-d meaning 'to increase,' 'to grow,' or 'abundance.' ZZaid#677 in the U.S.From Arabic zayd or ziyad meaning growth, abundance, or increase; Zayd ibn Harithah was a compaZahir#738 in the U.S.From Arabic zahir (ظاهِر), meaning 'radiant,' 'shining,' or 'apparent'; also a form of the ArabZyair#759 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely inspired by the African nation Zaire (now Democratic ReZamir#780 in the U.S.Song or singing; from the Hebrew zamir meaning song or singing bird, related to the word for prZeke#803 in the U.S.God will strengthen; a short form of Ezekiel, from the Hebrew Yechezkel meaning God strengthensZechariah#856 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Zekharyah, composed of zakar (to remember) and Yah (Yahweh), meaning 'Yahweh reZev#866 in the U.S.From the Hebrew ze'ev meaning 'wolf'; the wolf was a symbol of strength, cunning, and fierce coZymir#946 in the U.S.A creative variant of Samir or Zamir, from Arabic samir meaning entertainer, companion in eveniZyon#947 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Zion, from Hebrew Tzion, a biblical place name of uncertain etymology, possZayan#1017 in the U.S.Beautiful; graceful; adorner; from Arabic zayn (beauty, grace, adornment) — the same root as thZavier#1037 in the U.S.New house; from Basque Etxeberria (new house), anglicized as Xavier; the Z- spelling is a phoneZakari#1062 in the U.S.God has remembered; a spelling variant of Zachary, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh has remembereZaylen#1072 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, possibly related to Zayden/Jaylen family; no documented ancient meaninZakariya#1130 in the U.S.God has remembered; Arabic form of Zechariah, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh has remembered)Zen#1144 in the U.S.Meditation; from Japanese zen, from Chinese chan, from Sanskrit dhyana (meditation, absorption)Zavian#1202 in the U.S.A modern American name, likely a respelling or elaboration of Xavier (from the Basque place namZephyr#1203 in the U.S.West wind; from Greek Zephyros (the west wind, personified as the gentlest of the wind gods)Zaiel#1346 in the U.S.A modern -iel name with a Za- opening — echoing the angelic -iel names (Zariel, Uziel), from HeZeus#1351 in the U.S.Sky; shine; from Proto-Indo-European *dyeu- (to shine, the sky), giving Greek Zeus (king of theZabdiel#1380 in the U.S.from Hebrew, combining 'zabad' ('gift') and 'el' ('God'), meaning 'gift of God' or 'God is my gZael#1381 in the U.S.God has strengthened (short form of Azael)Zack#1435 in the U.S.God has remembered, the Lord remembersZamari#1457 in the U.S.A modern American name, possibly influenced by the Hebrew/Arabic root z-m-r ('song, music') as Zephaniah#1458 in the U.S.God has hidden, treasured of GodZiggy#1491 in the U.S.Victorious protector; victory and protectionZeppelin#1508 in the U.S.From Count Zeppelin; the great airshipZackary#1513 in the U.S.God has remembered, the Lord remembersZakaria#1528 in the U.S.God has remembered, the Lord remembersZyan#1546 in the U.S.Grace, beauty, adornment of GodZayvion#1563 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a blend of the popular 'Zay-' prefix with names like DaZohan#1601 in the U.S.Radiance, brilliance, splendorZade#1620 in the U.S.Increase, abundance, prosperityZaviyar#1676 in the U.S.Modern Persianate compound, commonly 'brave companion': Persian zavi 'courage' + yar 'friend'Zuriel#1727 in the U.S.My rock is GodZealand#1770 in the U.S.from the place name (the Danish island Zealand or the province), ultimately meaning 'sea land'Zaccai#1865 in the U.S.PureZarek#1866 in the U.S.Linked to Polish Żarek (a pet form of Zahariasz, 'God remembers') or Persian 'God protects the Zorawar#1905 in the U.S.From Persian/Punjabi, meaning 'mighty, powerful, strong', from 'zor' ('strength').Zylo#1918 in the U.S.Modern invented name; no established meaningZaidyn#1941 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the element Zaid/Zay with the popular -den/-dyn suffixZiaire#2107 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire family, likely a respelling of Zaire; no documented historical Zayaan#2228 in the U.S.Adornment, beautifier; one who makes things beautiful.Zaylin#2229 in the U.S.Modern coined name on the -lin/-lyn pattern (cf. Jaylin, Kaylin); no documented etymologyZavion#2257 in the U.S.The new houseZacari#2302 in the U.S. Yahweh remembersZahari#2303 in the U.S.Bulgarian form of Zachary/Zechariah — from Hebrew Zekharyah, 'God remembers'Zian#2331 in the U.S.'zi' (child, son) and 'an' (peace, tranquility) together meaning 'peaceful child' or 'one who bZyler#2362 in the U.S.Tiler of roofsZacchaeus#2389 in the U.S.PureZaki#2420 in the U.S.Pure; virtuous; intelligent; from Arabic zaki (pure, virtuous, intelligent, blessed)Zaxton#2477 in the U.S. Yahweh remembersZaydan#2478 in the U.S.GrowthZyir#2479 in the U.S.Modern coinage, respelling of Zaire/Zahir (Arabic 'shining, visible'); associative meaningZach#2515 in the U.S.God has remembered; English short form of Zachary/Zechariah, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh hasZeno#2537 in the U.S.Gift of Zeus; of Zeus; from Greek Zenon (of Zeus — the sky god, from *dyeus: shining sky)Zubair#2538 in the U.S.Strong, brave, firm; a classical Arabic name borne by Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, companion of the ProZaden#2569 in the U.S.modern coinage, no established meaningZidane#2570 in the U.S.GrowthZiyad#2571 in the U.S.Growth, increase, abundance; from the Arabic root z-y-d, 'to increase'Zaine#2602 in the U.S.beauty, graceZair#2603 in the U.S.Origin uncertainZahmir#2715 in the U.S.Origin uncertainZayvian#2716 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Zay- prefix to the -vian ending (echoing Xavian/Xavier, 'new house')Zyion#2717 in the U.S.Variant of Zion; from Hebrew Tziyon, a hill in Jerusalem, symbolizing the holy city or promisedZekiel#2797 in the U.S.Clipped form of Ezekiel — Hebrew Yechezkel, 'God strengthens' — dropping the initial EZakhari#2881 in the U.S.Kh-styled Zachary/Zakari — Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers'Zubayr#2882 in the U.S.Strong, brave, firm; the transliteration of the classical Arabic name closest to its original fZylan#2883 in the U.S.no single established meaningZacarias#2939 in the U.S. Yahweh remembersZiad#2940 in the U.S.From Arabic ziyad, 'growth, increase, abundance, surplus'Zavien#2990 in the U.S.Origin uncertainZachery#3035 in the U.S. Yahweh remembersZenith#3087 in the U.S.Direction, pathZuko#3088 in the U.S.glory, honorZaedyn#3126 in the U.S.Modern phonetic variant of Zayden/Zaiden; related to the Arabic root zada meaning to grow or inZyire#3127 in the U.S.modern invented name with a Zy- opening and -ire ending, echoing Zaire and Zahir by soundZahid#3180 in the U.S.Pious, devoutZac#3237 in the U.S.Short form of Zachary — Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers' — in its three-letter spellingZamarion#3238 in the U.S.Modern American coined name, possibly influenced by the Hebrew root zamar (to sing praises) witZyro#3239 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Zy- opening to a -ro ending (echoing 'hero'/'zero'); no single fixed rZayyan#3312 in the U.S.One who adorns or beautifies; handsome.Zyel#3313 in the U.S.Modern coinage with a Zy- opening and the -el ('of God') ending (echoing Uziel/Aziel); no singlZaviyan#3449 in the U.S.A modern name with a Zav- opening (echoing Xavier, Zavian) and the -iyan ending; no single fixeZackery#3510 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Zachary — from Zechariah, Hebrew Zekharyah, 'the Lord has remembered'Zakariah#3511 in the U.S.Variant of Zechariah/Zakariya — Hebrew 'Yahweh remembers' — bridging the biblical and Quranic sZayven#3512 in the U.S.The new houseZalmen#3580 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Solomon — Hebrew Shlomo, from shalom, 'peace' — long beloved in Ashkenazi commuZayde#3581 in the U.S.grandfatherZymeir#3582 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Zy- opening to a -meir ending (echoing Amir, 'prince', and Zaire); no Zay#3655 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationZebadiah#3656 in the U.S.From Hebrew Zevadyah, 'Yahweh has bestowed; gift of God' — a biblical nameZidan#3657 in the U.S.Arabic name from the root z-y-d (to increase, to grow), meaning 'growth', 'increase', or 'abundZadkiel#3750 in the U.S.God is my righteousnessZaelyn#3751 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Zay- prefix (as in Zayden, Zane) to the -lyn ending; no single fixedZeal#3752 in the U.S.From the word zeal — Greek zelos, 'ardor, eager devotion, passion' — fervent enthusiasmZiyon#3753 in the U.S.Variant of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem that became shorthand for the holy city and the promisedZolan#3755 in the U.S.A modern coinage echoing Zoltan ('sultan, ruler', Hungarian) and Nolan; no single fixed root; rZyier#3756 in the U.S.Modern American coinage in the Zy- family of Zyaire and Zyon, with the -ier ending