Names that start with Z
936 different Z-names were given to U.S. babies in 2025, and Zoe led them with 5,659 newborns. Compare all 2,288 names on record by a single year, a recent range, or their complete history.
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2,288 of 2,288 Z-names match
Z-names in 2025
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- ZoeLife, derived from the Greek word for lifeGreek5,659
- ZoeyLife, derived from the Greek name ZoeGreek3,433
- ZionHighest point, or a place of peace and safetyHebrew2,590
- ZaydenOf debated origin, likely a modern invented name blending the sound of Aiden with the initial ZModern coinage1,668
- ZacharyGod has rememberedHebrew1,646
- ZaraPrincess or flower, possibly from Arabic 'zahrah' meaning 'flower' or 'blooming'Arabic1,432
- ZaynBeauty, grace, or adornmentArabic1,386
- Zyaireof uncertain origin, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage1,097
- ZaneGod is graciousEnglish1,051
- ZuriBeautiful or goodAfrican949
- ZanderDefending men, or a short form of AlexanderGreek804
- ZariahOf debated originModern coinage701
- ZayneGracious, God is graciousModern coinage651
- ZaireThe name Zaire is derived from a Portuguese adaptation of the Kikongo word 'nzadi' or 'nzere,' meaning 'the river that swallows all rivers,' referring to the Congo RiverAfrican608
- ZahraFlower, blossom, or shining lightArabic562
- ZachariahYahweh has rememberedHebrew558
- ZainGrace, beauty, or ornamentArabic530
- ZakaiOf uncertain originHebrew528
- ZaidenOf uncertain originModern coinage466
- ZariyahOf uncertain originModern coinage448
- ZaydIncrease, abundance, growthArabic442
- ZaidIncrease, abundance, or growthArabic402
- ZahirBright, shining, or apparentArabic356
- Zyairof uncertain originModern coinage340
- ZainabA fragrant flowering plantArabic338
- Zeldablessed, happy, or gray battleGerman328
- Zaniyahof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented name or a variant of names like ZaniahModern coinage327
- ZamirSongbirdArabic327
- ZekeShort form of Ezekiel, meaning 'God strengthens' or 'God will strengthen' in HebrewHebrew311
- ZechariahYahweh has rememberedHebrew290
- ZayleeModern coinage, likely influenced by the sound of names like Hailey or Kaylee, with the fashionable -lee suffixModern coinage286
- ZevWolf in HebrewHebrew277
- ZariaProbably derived from the Slavic name Zarya, meaning 'dawn' or 'morning light'Slavic274
- ZoraDawn or daybreak, symbolizing new beginningsSlavic273
- ZylaOf uncertain originModern coinage271
- ZyonOf uncertain originModern coinage254
- ZoyaLife, beloved, or passionateGreek252
- ZymirOf uncertain originModern coinage249
- ZaylaThe name Zayla is of uncertain origin, but is often considered a modern coinage possibly inspired by names like Zara, Kayla, or Layla, with a fashionable 'z' soundModern coinage248
- ZenA Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing meditation and intuitionJapanese228
- ZairaOne possible meaning is 'flower' or 'blooming' in Arabic, though the name may also have Hebrew or Slavic rootsArabic224
- ZayanOf debated originArabic221
- ZakariGod remembersArabic215
- ZavierThe name Zavier is generally considered a variant of Xavier, meaning 'bright' or 'new house'Modern coinage214
- ZaylenOf uncertain originModern coinage208
- ZephyrWest windGreek198
- ZendayaOf uncertain meaningModern coinage195
- ZakariyaGod remembersArabic189
- ZhamiraOf uncertain originModern coinage184
- ZoieVariant of Zoe, from Greek meaning 'life'Greek177
- ZaharaShining, blooming, or radiantArabic174
- ZinniaA flowering plant named after German botanist Johann Gottfried ZinnModern coinage174
- ZainaBeauty, grace, or splendorArabic170
- Zayaof uncertain originModern coinage170
- ZavianOf uncertain originModern coinage169
- ZamiraQueen, princess, or songArabic169
- ZolaOf uncertain originModern coinage167
- ZaliyahOf uncertain originModern coinage166
- Zamariof uncertain originModern coinage158
- ZiaRadiance, light, splendor, or gloryArabic157
- ZarahBlossom, flower, or princessArabic151
- ZaynabFragrant flowering plant, often associated with the jasmine or lotus flowerArabic144
- ZephaniahThe Lord has hidden or treasuredHebrew143
- ZaynaBeautiful, grace, or a variant of ZaynabArabic143
- ZhuriOf debated originModern coinage142
- ZaielOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invention or variant of ZayelModern coinage141
- ZeusOf uncertain origin, possibly related to a root meaning 'to shine' or 'sky father'Greek140
- ZiggyDerived as a diminutive of names beginning with the element 'Sieg-' meaning 'victory', or as a playful coinage from the German 'sieg'German139
- ZaelOf uncertain originModern coinage139
- ZylahModern invented name, possibly derived from Zyla or Zyra with the fashionable -ah suffixModern coinage137
- Zivaradiance, splendorHebrew134
- ZabdielGift of GodHebrew134
- ZeppelinA German surname derived from 'Zepelin,' a place name of uncertain origin, famously associated with the dirigible airships invented by Count Ferdinand von ZeppelinGerman132
- ZamoraOf uncertain originSpanish130
- ZackOf debated origin, possibly a short form of Isaac or Zachary, meaning 'God has remembered' (Hebrew) or a variant of JackHebrew126
- ZurielMy rock is GodHebrew125
- ZeliePossibly derived from a shortened form of Azélie, itself a French variant of Adèle, meaning 'noble'French121
- ZyraOf uncertain meaning, likely a modern invented nameModern coinage118
- ZellaPossibly a feminine form of Zeke, a short form of Ezekiel, or a variant of Zelia, which may mean "zealous"English117
- ZackaryThe Lord has rememberedHebrew116
- ZakariaGod remembersArabic114
- ZyanOf uncertain originModern coinage112
- ZayvionOf uncertain originModern coinage110
- ZohanUncertainModern coinage107
- ZiyaSplendor, light, or radianceArabic105
- ZadeOf uncertain originArabic105
- ZahariDerived from the Arabic root Z-H-R, meaning 'to shine' or 'to blossom', but often used as a variant of Zachary, meaning 'God has remembered'Hebrew103
- ZyaOf uncertain originModern coinage102
- Zaviyarof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage99
- ZealandFrom the island of Zealand, or possibly a variant of Zealandia, referring to the continent of ZealandiaModern coinage92
- ZeynepFather's precious jewel, or a precious stoneArabic90
- ZofiaPolish form of Sophia, meaning 'wisdom' in GreekSlavic86
- ZadiePossibly a variant of Sadie, which is a diminutive of Sarah, meaning 'princess'English85
- ZarekGod remembers, a variant of Zechariah or ZachariahHebrew85
- ZaccaiYahweh has remembered, a Hebrew name with deep biblical rootsHebrew85
- ZailaOf uncertain originModern coinage84
- ZipporahOf debated originHebrew83
- ZorawarOne who has great strengthSanskrit83
- ZariyaA name of uncertain originModern coinage82
- ZyloOf uncertain originModern coinage82
- Zalaniof uncertain originModern coinage81
- ZaidynOf uncertain originModern coinage80
- ZarinaGold, goldenPersian79
- ZyrielleA modern invented name, likely a melodic elaboration of names like Zyra or BrielleModern coinage77
- ZeinaBeauty, adornment, or grace in ArabicArabic74
- ZissyA diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath' or possibly a Yiddish nicknameEnglish74
- ZenaOf uncertain meaningEnglish73
- ZaniyaOf uncertain originModern coinage72
- ZaylinModern invented name, likely formed from the popular sound element 'Zay-' combined with the suffix '-lin'Modern coinage71
- Ziaireof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage70
- ZalayahOf uncertain originModern coinage70
- ZacariThe Lord has rememberedHebrew69
- ZariZari is of uncertain originArabic67
- ZaiaPerhaps a variant of Zaya or a feminine form of Zaid, meaning 'growth' or 'abundance' in Arabic, but also considered a modern invented nameModern coinage66
- ZaylaniZaylani is a modern invented name, likely formed from the fashionable elements Zay- (as in Zayden) and -lani (a Hawaiian-sounding suffix), with no traditional meaningModern coinage65
- ZulemaOften interpreted as 'peace' or 'prosperity' though the exact meaning is debatedArabic64
- ZayaanOf uncertain originArabic64
- ZavionOf uncertain originModern coinage63
- ZiyahProbably a modern invented name, possibly a variant of Zia or a blend of names like Zara and MayaModern coinage62
- ZalayaOf uncertain originModern coinage62
- ZamaraOf uncertain originModern coinage61
- ZianOf uncertain originModern coinage60
- ZylerZyler is a modern invented name, likely a respelling of Tyler with a trendy ZModern coinage59
- ZiahPossibly a variant of Zia, meaning 'splendor' or 'light' in Arabic, or a modern invented nameModern coinage59
- ZaidaOf debated originArabic58
- ZacchaeusThe name is of Hebrew origin, meaning 'pure' or 'innocent'Hebrew58
- ZakiIntelligent, pure, or virtuous, from the Arabic root z-k-y meaning 'to be pure' or 'to thrive'Arabic57
- ZarielleOf uncertain originModern coinage57
- ZaydaOne possible meaning is 'prosperous' or 'fortunate', though the name's exact meaning is uncertainArabic56
- ZyirOf uncertain originModern coinage55
- ZaydanOf uncertain meaningModern coinage55
- ZaxtonThis modern coinage appears to be a blend of the fashionable initial 'Z' with the popular suffix '-xton', derived from place names meaning 'stone' or 'town'Modern coinage55
- ZachGod has rememberedHebrew54
- ZenoA gift of ZeusGreek53
- ZubairStrong, firm, or intelligentArabic53
- ZaveahOf uncertain originModern coinage53
- Ziraili53
- ZadenOf uncertain originModern coinage52
- ZiyadOne who is generous, increasing, or abundantArabic52
- Zidanelikely from an Arabic honorific meaning 'increase, growth,' but primarily associated with Zinedine ZidaneArabic52
- ZaineVariant of Zayn, meaning 'beauty, grace' in ArabicArabic51
- ZohaSplendor, brilliance, or lightArabic51
- ZenithThe highest point or peak, derived from the Arabic word zenithArabic51
- ZairPossibly a variant of Zaire, meaning 'river' in Kongo, or a modern invented formModern coinage51
- ZyionOf uncertain originModern coinage48
- ZahmirOf uncertain originArabic48
- ZayvianOf uncertain originModern coinage48
- ZyanaOf uncertain originModern coinage46
- ZayleighInvented name, likely a combination of the Zay- prefix (from names like Zayden) with the popular -leigh suffixModern coinage46
- ZaylahOf uncertain originModern coinage46
- ZekielGod strengthensHebrew46
- ZorahOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Zora or a feminine form of Zor, or derived from Arabic 'zahra' meaning 'flower' or 'bloom'Arabic46
- ZemiraOf uncertain originModern coinage45
- ZunairaOf uncertain originArabic45
- ZaryahOf uncertain originModern coinage44
- ZayahOf uncertain originModern coinage44
- ZaelynOf uncertain originModern coinage44
- Zylanof uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage44
- ZakhariOf debated originModern coinage44
- ZubayrStrong, firmArabic44
- ZenaidaDerived from the Greek name Zenais, meaning 'of Zeus' or 'daughter of Zeus'Greek43
- ZacariasGod has rememberedHebrew43
- ZiadAbundance, growth, increaseArabic43
- ZemirahPerhaps derived from Hebrew zimrah, meaning “song” or “melody,” though the name’s origin is not definitively established and may be a modern coinageModern coinage43
- ZavienOf uncertain originModern coinage42
- ZaylieModern invented name, likely a creative variant of Kaylie or Zara, with no traditional meaningModern coinage42
- ZarethModern invented name, possibly derived from combining the 'Z' prefix with the suffix 'areth', suggesting a meaning of 'rose' or 'bloom' via a false association with the word 'azalea' or similarModern coinage42
- ZacheryThe Lord has remembered, from the Hebrew name ZechariahHebrew41
- ZamiyahOf uncertain originModern coinage41
- ZahiraRadiant, shining, or bloomingArabic41
- ZaileeOf uncertain originModern coinage41
- ZakiyahPure, virtuous, or intelligent, derived from the Arabic root Z-K-YArabic40
- ZaileyLikely a modern invented name, perhaps after Bailey with an initial ZModern coinage40
- ZyahOf uncertain meaningModern coinage40
- Zaiyaof uncertain originModern coinage40
- ZukoOf uncertain meaningModern coinage40
- ZolaniThe name Zolani is often said to mean 'peace' or 'calm' in Zulu, but its exact meaning is uncertain and may vary by regionAfrican40
- ZayraDerived from Arabic Zāhira, meaning 'shining' or 'radiant', or from the flower name Zahra, meaning 'blossom'Arabic39
- Zaedyna modern invented name, likely derived from Zayden (itself a variant of Aiden) with the fashionable -dyn suffixModern coinage39
- ZamirahOf uncertain origin, possibly a variant of Samira meaning 'pleasant companion' or derived from Arabic 'zamir' meaning 'heart, mind'Arabic39
- ZyireZyire is a modern invented name, likely formed from the trendy 'Z' initial and the popular '-ire' ending (as in Zaire), with no specific etymological meaningModern coinage39
- ZahidPious, devout, ascetic, or one who renounces worldly pleasuresArabic38
- ZanylaLikely a modern invented name, possibly blending the sounds of names like Zara or Zaniyah with the popular -la suffix, with no established meaningModern coinage38
- ZacShort form of Zachary, meaning 'God has remembered' in HebrewEnglish37
- ZamarionZamarion is a modern coined name, likely formed from the popular elements Za- and -marion, with no traditional meaningModern coinage37
- ZhaviaOf uncertain origin, possibly a modern invented nameModern coinage37
- ZuriyahOf uncertain originModern coinage37
- Zyro37
- ZayyanOne who embellishes or beautifiesArabic36
- ZanovaOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- ZyelOf uncertain originModern coinage36
- ZaniahOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- ZahraaFlower, blossom, or shining light, though the exact sense is debated among Arabic sourcesArabic35
- ZosiaPolish diminutive of Zofia, meaning 'wisdom'Slavic35
- ZarielOf uncertain originModern coinage35
- ZakiyaPure, intelligent, or virtuousArabic34
- ZaelynnA modern invented name, combining the sound of names like Zara or Zaya with the popular -lynn suffixModern coinage34
- Zaviyan34
- ZackeryYahweh remembersHebrew33
- ZeliaOf uncertain originGreek33