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Zazie

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Pronounced ZAH-zee /ˈzɑː.zi/Medium

Meaning: A French name best known from Raymond Queneau's 1959 novel Zazie dans le Metro; it also works as a lively pet form of Isabelle or Elizabeth ('God is my oath'). Playful and chic.Low

In 30 seconds: A chic, spirited French name: Zazie sparkles from Queneau's novel and as a pet form of Isabelle (said 'ZAH-zee'). Playful and rare.
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Origin MediumFrench
MeaningA French name best known from Raymond Queneau's 1959 novel Zazie dans le Metro; it also works as a lively pet form of Isabelle or Elizabeth ('God is my oath'). Playful and chic.
U.S. rank (2024)#12103 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 94

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220172024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Zazie is a French name made famous by Queneau's 1959 novel and its film; it doubles as a playful pet form of Isabelle/Elizabeth ('God is my oath'). It reads chic and spirited — rare in the U.S. (said 'ZAH-zee').

It appears very rarely in the U.S., more familiar in France. Rare, playful, and chic.

Did you know? Zazie leapt to fame in Raymond Queneau's novel Zazie dans le Metro — a cheeky, spirited heroine — and also works as a bubbly pet form of Isabelle or Elizabeth, which we note (said 'ZAH-zee').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Zazie — French; Queneau novel noted; pet form of Isabelle/Elizabeth

Variations

ZaziZasieZaza

Nicknames

ZazaZizi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zazie mean?

Zazie is a spirited French name, famous from Queneau's novel, and a pet form of Isabelle or Elizabeth ('God is my oath').

How do you pronounce Zazie?

It's said ZAH-zee /ˈzɑː.zi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zazie a boy or girl name?

Zazie is a girl's name.

How popular is Zazie?

Zazie is a very rare name in the U.S.

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