How many girl names starting with z are in this list?

This list currently has 13 names, each with its meaning, origin, pronunciation and popularity meter. We add new names regularly.

What are the most popular girl names starting with z?

The most popular here right now are Zoey, Zoe, Zion, Zara, Zuri. Each name page shows a popularity meter and its ranking.

How do I choose between these names?

Shortlist a few you love, say them aloud with your surname, and check the meaning on each name's page. You can also blend both parents' names with our free Baby Name Combiner.

Girl Names Starting With Z

13 names with meanings and origins.

Looking for a girl's name that starts with Z? Here are 13 options, including unisex names, each with its meaning and origin.

Top picks

Zoey — “Life, vitality”
Zoe — “Life”
Zion — “Highest point; the holy city”
Zara — “Princess, blooming flower”
Zuri — “Beautiful”
Zahra — “Radiant, shining”
Zainab — “Fragrant flower”
Zola — “Quiet; tranquil (Zulu)”
Zoya — “Alive; loving; caring”
Zora — “Dawn; sunrise”

Zahra
Girl · Arabic · “Radiant, shining”
Zainab
Girl · Arabic · “Fragrant flower”
Zara
Girl · Arabic · “Princess, blooming flower”
Zen
Unisex · Japanese · “Meditation”
Zhen
Girl · Chinese · “Precious; genuine”
Zion
Unisex · Hebrew & Biblical · “Highest point; the holy city”
Zipporah
Girl · Hebrew & Biblical · “Bird; wife of Moses”
Zoe
Girl · Greek · “Life”
Zoey
Girl · Greek · “Life, vitality”
Zola
Girl · African · “Quiet; tranquil (Zulu)”
Zora
Girl · Slavic · “Dawn; sunrise”
Zoya
Girl · Arabic · “Alive; loving; caring”
Zuri
Girl · African · “Beautiful”

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