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	Life; To breathe
Zoe	Girl	Life
Zachary	Boy	Yahweh has remembered
Zayden	Boy	God; Divinity
Zara	Girl	Princess
Zayn	Boy	Beauty; Grace
Zander	Boy	Defender of men
Zayne	Boy	God is gracious
Zyaire	Boy	River swallowing rivers
Zaiden	Boy	God; Divinity

Zaire	Boy	River
Zariah	Girl	Shining; Radiance
Zachariah	Boy	God remembers; Yahweh remembers
Zain	Boy	Beauty; Grace
Zelda	Girl	Blessed; Happy
Zeke	Boy	God strengthens; May God strengthen
Zariyah	Girl	Blooming flower
Zaid	Boy	Increase; Growth
Zahra	Girl	Shining; Flower
Zaylee	Girl	Sea strength; Hay clearing

Zayd	Boy	Increase; Growth
Zora	Girl	Dawn
Zaniyah	Girl	Corner
Zahir	Boy	Clear; Manifest; Shine
Zyon	Unisex	Godly, unique, strong
Zendaya	Girl	To give thanks
Zaria	Girl	Blooming flower
Zayla	Girl	Princess; Born with royalty
Zechariah	Boy	The Lord has remembered
Zainab	Girl	Fragrant tree; Beautiful plant; Beauty; Life of Zeus

Zavier	Boy	The new house
Zoya	Girl	Life
Zoie	Girl	Life
Zola	Girl	Calm; Peaceful
Zev	Boy	Wolf
Zamir	Boy	Songbird
Zackary	Boy	Variant spelling of Zachary, God has remembered; Yahweh remembers
Zephyr	Boy	Wind
Zayan	Boy	Beautifier
Zeus	Unisex	God of sky and thunder

Zahara	Girl	To shine; To bloom
Zella	Girl	Lacking nothing; Young warrior
Zack	Boy	Yahweh remembers; God remembers
Ziva	Girl	A lively woman
Zavian	Boy	New house; Bright; Shining; Radiant
Zarah	Girl	Blossom or radiant
Ziggy	Boy	Victory; Peace
Zinnia	Girl	Zinn's flower
Zaylen	Unisex	Strong; Unique
Zephaniah	Boy	Treasured by God

Zymir	Boy	Full of life
Zyla	Unisex	Shadow; Shade
Zelie	Girl	A flower
Zakariya	Boy	God has remembered
Zadie	Girl	Princess
Zylah	Girl	Shadow
Zaina	Girl	Beautiful
Zavion	Boy	New house; Bright
Zhavia	Girl	Perspective
Zakaria	Boy	God remembers

Zaidyn	Boy	Strong; Intelligent; Leader
Zaynab	Unisex	Abundance or Father's precious jewel
Zia	Unisex	Radiance, light, brilliance
Zaine	Unisex	Beautiful; Good
Zulema	Girl	Radiant, bright, unique
Zohan	Boy	Gift; Prayer; Gift of god; God's grace
Zuleyka	Unisex	Beauty; Grace; Royalty
Zyler	Unisex	Unique; Modern; Characterful; Strong
Zach	Boy	Remembered by God
Zachery	Unisex	God has remembered

Ziya	Unisex	Radiance or light
Zailey	Unisex	Joyful; Spirited; Charming
Zuriel	Unisex	God is my rock
Zahmir	Boy	Strong, intelligent, leader
Zaliyah	Girl	Beautiful; Wonderful; Heavenly
Zayna	Girl	Beauty, graceful, memorable
Zaida	Girl	Victorious, fortunate, prosperous
Zabdiel	Unisex	Gift of God
Zian	Unisex	Life; Strong
Zamira	Girl	Lean; Fit

Zofia	Girl	Wisdom, brightness, cleverness
Zeynep	Girl	Precious gem
Zakary	Unisex	God remembers
Zena	Girl	A hospitable woman
Zyir	Boy	Strong; Confident; Unique
Zari	Unisex	Golden, shining, beautiful
Ziyah	Unisex	Radiant, luminous, brilliance
Zen	Unisex	A school of Buddhism emphasizing meditation and intuition
Zekiel	Boy	God strengthens
Zaniya	Girl	Forever; Always

Zyra	Unisex	Blooming flower; Beauty of heart
Zahid	Boy	Pious and devoted individual
Zac	Boy	God has remembered; God remembers
Zipporah	Girl	Bird
Zariya	Girl	Gift of God
Zackery	Boy	God has remembered
Zade	Unisex	Growth; Increase
Zacharias	Boy	God remembers
Zaviyar	Boy	Brave; Courageous
Zayaan	Boy	Bright and shining

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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.

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)

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.

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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