Baby Names That Start With Z
Popular 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 seaZendaya#942 in the U.S.To give thanks; from Shona (Zimbabwe) zendaya — the root zenda means to be thankful or gratefulZaria#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#976 in the U.S.Life; Russian form of the Greek name Zoe, from Greek zoe (life)Zayla#993 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic Zayla or Zaylah meaning 'from the port of Zeila' (Somalia); or a variant oZola#1106 in the U.S.Earth; from Zulu/Xhosa zola (to be still, to be calm, tranquil); also an Italian surname from LZhuri#1178 in the U.S.Flower; possibly from Swahili or Zulu origin; exact etymology uncertainZia#1195 in the U.S.Light, splendor; from Arabic zia (light, radiance, splendor); also Italian for 'aunt'Zahara#1208 in the U.S.Flower; radiance; to bloom; from Arabic zahara (to flower, to shine) and Hebrew zohar (radianceZaira#1233 in the U.S.Radiance; flower; from Arabic zahra (flower, radiance, to bloom) — a variant of Zara or ZahraZinnia#1349 in the U.S.The zinnia flower, named for botanist Johann ZinnZoie#1365 in the U.S.Life, living oneZarah#1391 in the U.S.Blooming flower, brightness, radianceZaya#1420 in the U.S.Victory, success, triumphantZiva#1432 in the U.S.Brilliance, radiance, glowing lightZaina#1477 in the U.S.From the Arabic root z-y-n, related to Zayn, meaning 'beauty, grace, adornment'.Zylah#1532 in the U.S.Modern coined name, likely a respelling of Zila/Zillah or an invented blend; no established ancZamira#1547 in the U.S.A name used in Arabic, Albanian and Central Asian cultures, derived from the Arabic root z-m-r Zaynab#1548 in the U.S.from Arabic, traditionally the name of a fragrant flowering plant; also associated with beautyZayna#1585 in the U.S.From Arabic 'zayn' meaning 'beauty, grace', a feminine form related to Zaynah.Zya#1629 in the U.S.a modern coinage and respelling used in American naming; no single established traditional etymZamora#1669 in the U.S.A transferred use of the Spanish surname and place name Zamora, a city in northwestern Spain; uZiya#1688 in the U.S."light, splendour, glow," from Arabic diyaZadie#1759 in the U.S.Lady, princess, noblewomanZyra#1797 in the U.S.Modern variant of Zara/Zahra ('flower, blossom, radiance')Zelie#1836 in the U.S.Noble (short form of Azelie/Adelaide)Zella#1858 in the U.S.Invented English name that arose in the 19th century; no established lexical meaningZeynep#1859 in the U.S.BeautyZariya#1905 in the U.S.Blooming flower; radiant (variant of Zahra)Zion#1919 in the U.S.Highest point; fortification; a name for JerusalemZhamira#2165 in the U.S.Variant of Zamira; associated meanings 'brilliant, radiant' (Arabic) and 'nightingale/good voicZaliyah#2210 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeZaveah#2211 in the U.S.Modern invented American name with no documented traditional meaning; coined for sound.Zena#2273 in the U.S.hospitable, welcoming of strangersZarina#2340 in the U.S.gold, goldenZalayah#2376 in the U.S.beautiful one of GodZari#2377 in the U.S.gold, gildedZaia#2399 in the U.S.light, shining, radiantZeina#2455 in the U.S.beautiful, adornmentZaida#2478 in the U.S.GrowthZamara#2498 in the U.S.No single reliable etymology; popularly linked to Hebrew 'song/melody' (zimrah) or Arabic 'zamaZiyah#2552 in the U.S.light, radiance, splendourZayda#2592 in the U.S.growth, abundanceZissy#2593 in the U.S.sweetZaylah#2628 in the U.S.Modern coinage; no established traditional meaningZaniya#2647 in the U.S.Modern American name with no reliably attested meaning; sources conflict, and the 'high/lofty/sZemira#2686 in the U.S.song, melodyZofia#2687 in the U.S.WisdomZemirah#2710 in the U.S.Song, melody.Zaila#2739 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationZhavia#2765 in the U.S.GoldZayleigh#2811 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationZayah#2844 in the U.S.Origin uncertain
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 coZaylen#885 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, possibly related to Zayden/Jaylen family; no documented ancient meaninZymir#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, possZen#959 in the U.S.Meditation; from Japanese zen, from Chinese chan, from Sanskrit dhyana (meditation, absorption)Zavier#970 in the U.S.New house; from Basque Etxeberria (new house), anglicized as Xavier; the Z- spelling is a phoneZeus#1073 in the U.S.Sky; shine; from Proto-Indo-European *dyeu- (to shine, the sky), giving Greek Zeus (king of theZakari#1096 in the U.S.God has remembered; a spelling variant of Zachary, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh has remembereZayan#1127 in the U.S.Beautiful; graceful; adorner; from Arabic zayn (beauty, grace, adornment) — the same root as thZephyr#1133 in the U.S.West wind; from Greek Zephyros (the west wind, personified as the gentlest of the wind gods)Zakariya#1202 in the U.S.God has remembered; Arabic form of Zechariah, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh has remembered)Zyan#1244 in the U.S.Grace, beauty, adornment of GodZephaniah#1339 in the U.S.God has hidden, treasured of GodZiggy#1358 in the U.S.Victorious protector; victory and protectionZack#1388 in the U.S.God has remembered, the Lord remembersZakaria#1389 in the U.S.God has remembered, the Lord remembersZeppelin#1400 in the U.S.From Count Zeppelin; the great airshipZade#1414 in the U.S.Increase, abundance, prosperityZackary#1420 in the U.S.God has remembered, the Lord remembersZavian#1475 in the U.S.A modern American name, likely a respelling or elaboration of Xavier (from the Basque place namZabdiel#1504 in the U.S.from Hebrew, combining 'zabad' ('gift') and 'el' ('God'), meaning 'gift of God' or 'God is my gZealand#1543 in the U.S.from the place name (the Danish island Zealand or the province), ultimately meaning 'sea land'Zayvion#1552 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a blend of the popular 'Zay-' prefix with names like DaZamari#1565 in the U.S.A modern American name, possibly influenced by the Hebrew/Arabic root z-m-r ('song, music') as Zaidyn#1603 in the U.S.modern coinage combining the element Zaid/Zay with the popular -den/-dyn suffixZorawar#1718 in the U.S.From Persian/Punjabi, meaning 'mighty, powerful, strong', from 'zor' ('strength').Zuriel#1743 in the U.S.My rock is GodZael#1828 in the U.S.God has strengthened (short form of Azael)Zyler#1887 in the U.S.Tiler of roofsZavion#1928 in the U.S.The new houseZohan#1929 in the U.S.Radiance, brilliance, splendorZaccai#2006 in the U.S.PureZaviyar#2023 in the U.S.Modern Persianate compound, commonly 'brave companion': Persian zavi 'courage' + yar 'friend'Zaylin#2069 in the U.S.Modern coined name on the -lin/-lyn pattern (cf. Jaylin, Kaylin); no documented etymologyZiaire#2090 in the U.S.Modern coined name in the -aire family, likely a respelling of Zaire; no documented historical Zyir#2091 in the U.S.Modern coinage, respelling of Zaire/Zahir (Arabic 'shining, visible'); associative meaningZaxton#2111 in the U.S. Yahweh remembersZacari#2127 in the U.S. Yahweh remembersZyion#2204 in the U.S.Variant of Zion; from Hebrew Tziyon, a hill in Jerusalem, symbolizing the holy city or promisedZylus#2205 in the U.S.Modern invented American name with no firmly documented meaning; sometimes loosely tied to GreeZaine#2228 in the U.S.beauty, graceZian#2361 in the U.S.'zi' (child, son) and 'an' (peace, tranquility) together meaning 'peaceful child' or 'one who bZeno#2413 in the U.S.Gift of Zeus; of Zeus; from Greek Zenon (of Zeus — the sky god, from *dyeus: shining sky)Zyire#2414 in the U.S.modern invented name with a Zy- opening and -ire ending, echoing Zaire and Zahir by soundZach#2434 in the U.S.God has remembered; English short form of Zachary/Zechariah, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh hasZaki#2468 in the U.S.Pure; virtuous; intelligent; from Arabic zaki (pure, virtuous, intelligent, blessed)Zachery#2517 in the U.S. Yahweh remembersZayaan#2518 in the U.S.Adornment, beautifier; one who makes things beautiful.Zayyan#2519 in the U.S.One who adorns or beautifies; handsome.Zuko#2520 in the U.S.glory, honorZadkiel#2587 in the U.S.God is my righteousnessZalen#2588 in the U.S.Modern American coinage with no established etymology.Zaden#2625 in the U.S.modern coinage, no established meaningZylo#2626 in the U.S.Modern invented name; no established meaningZayde#2703 in the U.S.grandfatherZylan#2704 in the U.S.no single established meaningZair#2739 in the U.S.Origin uncertainZavien#2740 in the U.S.Origin uncertainZahid#2779 in the U.S.Pious, devoutZacchaeus#2825 in the U.S.PureZaylan#2826 in the U.S.Origin uncertainZahmir#2864 in the U.S.Origin uncertainZay#2865 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationZaydan#2866 in the U.S.GrowthZayven#2905 in the U.S.The new house