1039 Cool Baby Names That Start With Z

Names starting with Z, ranging from the zesty to the zippy ones.

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The letter Z, the last of the Latin alphabet and in other Western languages, includes various rare and beautiful names. Baby names that start with the letter Z, such as Zoe, meaning ‘life,’ and Zachary, meaning ‘to remember,’ have been most popular among the US population for over two decades (1) (2). Z-names tend to hold spiritual value as this letter is believed to denote endings that lead to new beginnings. Numerologically, Z represents the highest point of power or the celestial zenith and is associated with ambition and goal orientation.

While most international languages pronounce it as ‘zed,’ in American, Canadian, and Caribbean English, it is ‘zee.’ Interestingly, the letter Z was censored from usage by the Roman Appius Claudius Caecus, which led to the disappearance of the sound from Latin. Z was then replaced with ‘s’ and ‘ss’ depending on whether it was at the beginning or the middle of a word. In some cases, the sounds ‘j,' ‘dj,' and ‘gj’ were also used interchangeably with Z. This led to the diminished use of Z-name variants like Zuan and Zofia among Latin speakers around the world. Centuries later, the letter was reintroduced in the Latin alphabet.

Names starting with Z can be found across various languages (3). A few examples include Zsuzsi, meaning ‘lily’ in Hungarian, Zygmunt, meaning ‘victorious protector’ in Polish, Zaley, meaning ‘sea strength’ in Greek, and Zayleigh, meaning ‘nobility’ in Germanic. There are some Z-names common in Islamic and Christian faiths. A few such names include the Hebrew Zachariah, meaning ‘Yahweh remembers,’ the Arabic Zahriyyah, meaning ‘god remembers,' and Zimri, meaning ‘my praise.’ We bring you many such beautiful names from across cultures, faiths, and traditions. Long or short, these unique names draw attention almost immediately, making them excellent name choices for your little one.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Zoey	Girl	Eternal Life; Life; To breathe; Alive; To live
Zoe	Girl	Life
Zachary	Boy	Yahweh has remembered; To remember
Zayden	Boy	God; Divinity; Growth
Zara	Girl	Shining; Radiance; God remembers; Glow; Dawn
Zayn	Boy	Beauty; Grace; Handsome; Excellent; Adornment
Zander	Boy	Defender of men
Zayne	Boy	God is gracious; Grace; Beauty
Zyaire	Boy	River swallowing rivers; Congo river
Zaiden	Boy	God; Divinity; Growth

Zaire	Boy	River that swallows other rivers
Zariah	Girl	Shining; Radiance; Blooming flower; God is ruler
Zachariah	Boy	God remembers; Yahweh remembers
Zain	Boy	Beauty; Grace
Zelda	Girl	Blessed; Fortunate; Happy; Grey battle
Zeke	Boy	God strengthens; To strengthen
Zariyah	Girl	Blooming flower
Zaid	Boy	Increase; Growth
Zahra	Girl	Shining; Blooming flower; Brilliant
Zaylee	Girl	Sea strength; Hay clearing

Zayd	Boy	Increase; Growth
Zora	Girl	Dawn; Aurora; Hornet; Strength
Zaniyah	Girl	Corner; Forever
Zahir	Boy	Clear; Manifest; To shine; Helper; Supporter
Zyon	Unisex	Heaven; Highest point
Zendaya	Girl	To give thanks; Be thankful
Zaria	Girl	Blooming flower
Zayla	Girl	Azalea flower; Dry; Night; Dark beauty
Zechariah	Boy	The Lord has remembered
Zainab	Girl	Fragrant tree; Beautiful plant; Beauty; Life of Zeus

Zavier	Boy	The new house
Zoya	Girl	Life; To breath; To live
Zoie	Girl	Life
Zola	Girl	Calm; Peaceful; Lump or mound of earth
Zev	Boy	Wolf
Zamir	Boy	Conscience; Mind; Heart; Good voice; Singer
Zackary	Boy	Yahweh remembers; God has remembered
Zephyr	Boy	West wind; Greek god of the west wind
Zayan	Boy	Beautiful; Handsome; Nice; Bright
Zeus	Unisex	Sky father

Zahara	Girl	Bright; Brilliance; Flower
Zella	Girl	Lacking nothing; Young warrior; Blessed; Happy
Zack	Boy	Yahweh remembers; God remembers
Ziva	Girl	Radiance; Light; Brilliance; Brightness; Light of God; Lively woman; Alive; Living
Zavian	Boy	New house; Bright; Shining; Radiant
Zarah	Girl	Shining; Brilliant; Bright; Dawning; Shining; A speck
Ziggy	Boy	Victory; Peace; Yahweh remembers
Zinnia	Girl	Zinn's flower
Zaylen	Unisex	Strong; Unique
Zephaniah	Boy	Yahweh has hidden

Zymir	Boy	Nightingale; Conscience; Good voice
Zyla	Unisex	Wood; The cross
Zelie	Girl	Nobleness
Zakariya	Boy	Yahweh remembers
Zadie	Girl	Prosperous; Abundance; Fortunate; Princess; Noblewoman
Zylah	Girl	Wood (referring to the Cross); Shade
Zaina	Girl	Beauty; Grace
Zavion	Boy	New house
Zhavia	Girl	Golden one; New house
Zakaria	Boy	Yahweh remembers

Zaidyn	Boy	Strong; Intelligent; Leader
Zaynab	Unisex	A fragrant tree; Beauty; Life of Zeus
Zia	Unisex	Sweat; Swelling; Shine; Splendor; Light; Glow
Zaine	Unisex	Handsome one; Beauty; Radiant
Zulema	Girl	Peace
Zohan	Boy	Gift; Prayer; Gift of god; God's grace
Zuleyka	Unisex	Fair; Brilliant; Lovely
Zyler	Unisex	Tiler of roofs
Zach	Boy	Remembered by God
Zachery	Unisex	Yahweh remembers

Ziya	Unisex	Light; Glow
Zailey	Unisex	Joyful; Spirited; Charming
Zuriel	Unisex	God is my rock
Zahmir	Boy	Nightingale; Song; Heart; Mind; Good voice; Conscience
Zaliyah	Girl	Kept near to God; Yahweh has set aside
Zayna	Girl	Beauty and grace; Lovely
Zaida	Girl	Victorious; Fortunate; Prosperous
Zabdiel	Unisex	Let the people return
Zian	Unisex	Adornment; Strength; Life; Holy fairy; First
Zamira	Girl	Mind; Heart; Conscience

Zofia	Girl	Wisdom
Zeynep	Girl	Fragrant flowering tree; Beauty; Life of Zeus
Zakary	Unisex	God remembers
Zena	Girl	Hospitality
Zyir	Boy	Strong; Confident; Unique
Zari	Unisex	Golden; Shining; Brilliant
Ziyah	Unisex	Light; Glow; Splendor
Zen	Unisex	Absorption; Meditative state
Zekiel	Boy	God will strengthen
Zaniya	Girl	Corner; Forever

Zyra	Unisex	Shining; Blooming flower; Moonlight
Zahid	Boy	Pious; Devout; Altruistic; Ascetic
Zac	Boy	God has remembered; God remembers
Zipporah	Girl	Bird
Zariya	Girl	Scattering winds; Beauty and light; Blooming flower; Yahweh is ruler
Zackery	Boy	Yahweh remembers
Zade	Unisex	Son of; To increase
Zacharias	Boy	God remembers
Zaviyar	Boy	Visitor; Pilgrim; The new house
Zayaan	Boy	Beautifier; Beautiful; Handsome

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Baby names that start with the letter Z are perfect for your little ones if you wish to inspire them to attain their life’s goals at peak strength. While pronounced differently around the world, names starting with the letter Z aim to captivate you with their unique meanings and rich cultural significance. As the last letter of the Latin alphabet, Z offers an array of intriguing yet unique names. So whether you are looking for a traditional name like Zachariah or a modern one like Zoe, the above list contains it all.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What do the Z letter names mean in astrology?

According to astrology, the last letter of the alphabet, Z, is associated with Venus and represents love and harmony. People whose names start with Z are also hypothesized to have artistic skills and a love of beauty. However, according to Indian astrology, the letter Z is associated with the Pisces zodiac sign, ruled by the planet Jupiter, which represents romanticism or love as well.

2. Are Z-letter names commonly used as first names or last names?

The letter Z contains both first names, such as Zacchaeus and Zaheera, and surnames, such as Zhao and Zachmann. However, first names with the letter Z are more common worldwide. This might be because, unlike surnames, which are confined to specific regions or cultures, first names of any origin can be used by anyone.

Infographic: Baby Names Starting With Z

Infused with zealousness, baby names that start with Z represent the highest point of life and spirituality. These names reflect natural beauty, linguistic convergence, and cultural adaptability. Explore the following infographic for such mystical Z-letter names from different languages.

baby names that start with z (infographic)

References

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Popular names of the period 2000s.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/decades/names2000s.html
Popular names of the period 2010s.
https://www.ssa.gov/OACT/babynames/decades/names2010s.html
Dictionary Of Islam. Z.
https://www.answering-islam.org/Books/Hughes/z.htm

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