96 Names with Meanings & Origins
Baby Names Starting With Z
Z is the ultimate letter of zest, modern appeal, and deep spiritual heritage. With more than seven in ten names tracing to Arabic and Islamic roots, names like Zain, Zara, Zoya, and Zaid combine contemporary cool with timeless grace.
Curated Z Names by Style
A curated shortlist of popular, unique, modern, and classic baby names starting with Z. You can also explore dedicated girl and boy pages for gender-specific choices.
Popular Z names
20· Trending and widely lovedModern Z names
33· Fresh, contemporary favoritesClassic Z names
8· Timeless names that endureAll 96 Names Starting With Z
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- ZaariyaFlowing stream, gentle wind; one who remembers God
- ZachariahThe Lord has remembered
- ZacharyThe Lord has remembered
- ZaeemLeader, chief, commander
- ZafarVictory
- ZafirVictorious; one who triumphs
- ZaharaShining, flower
- ZaheerBright, shining, supporter, helper
- ZahidPious, devout, and abstinent from worldly desires
- ZahidaDevout and abstinent; one who turns away from worldly excess
- ZahikaSmiling, cheerful, laughing softly
- ZahirEvident, apparent
- ZahraBeautiful, bright, or shining star
- ZahranShining, radiant, blooming
- ZaidGrowth, increase, abundance, prosperity
- ZaidanGrowth, increase, surplus of virtue
- ZaighamLion, strength, courage
- ZaimLeader, chief, commander
- ZainBeauty, Grace
- ZainaBeauty, grace, adornment
- ZainabFragrant flower
- ZainishAdorned with grace and beauty (Arabic zain); commonly given meaning
- ZairaVisitor, guest; shining star, rose blossom
- ZaishaPrincess, beloved, or alive
- ZakariyaGod has remembered
- ZakiPure and untainted; also one who grows and thrives
- ZakiaPure and untainted; one who grows in goodness
- ZakirOne who remembers God
- ZalaanSparkling, radiant, shining
- ZamanTime, age, and era
- ZameerConscience; the inner heart and hidden mind
- ZanbeelA woven basket or carrying bag (Arabic zanbil)
- ZanderDefender of the people
- ZaneGod is gracious
- ZanjbeelGinger; the flavour of a drink of Paradise (Quran 76:17)
- ZaraPrincess, flower
- ZararBrave, daring, bold, courageous
- ZareenGolden; made of gold
- ZareyaBeauty and light in Urdu name lists; also linked to dhurriyya, 'blessed offspring'
- ZariaRose; flower; radiance; (Slavic) dawn
- ZarinaGolden; made of gold or adorned with it
- ZarishGolden, radiant, precious
- ZarnabMarigold Flower
- ZarnishGold, flower, or wealth
- ZaroonVisitor or one who visits
- ZartajCrown of gold, queenly majesty
- ZartashGold carver, golden ornament
- ZartashaGolden thread, made of gold
- ZarwaHigh peak, summit, pinnacle of success
- ZarwanEra, time of fortune, old wise guide
- ZaryabLiquid gold, one who possesses gold, wealthy
- ZaryanAdorned with gold, golden, wise
- ZavianBright and radiant
- ZavierDerived from the Basque place name Etxeberria meaning "the new house", from etxe "house" and berri "new"
- ZaviyanBright, new light, radiant
- ZaviyarBrave, courageous companion, lion-hearted
- ZawairPilgrim, visitor of holy places
- ZayanBeautifier, Graceful
- ZayanthVictorious, Lord Vishnu
- ZayedTo increase
- ZaynBeauty, Grace, Adornment, Elegant
- ZayyanGraceful, beautiful, or one who beautifies
- ZebaBeautiful, elegant, and graceful
- ZeenatBeauty, adornment, and ornament
- ZeeshanDignified, High Status
- ZeldaGrey fighting maiden (from Griselda); blessed
- ZenobiaLife of Zeus or queenly power
- ZenobiusLife of Zeus or divine strength
- ZidanGrowth, abundance, prosperity
- ZiggyDerived from the Old German elements sigu "victory" and munt "protection" (or in the case of the Scandinavian cognate, from Old Norse sigr and mundr )
- ZikraRemembrance, recollection, and mindful devotion to Allah; derived from the Quranic root D-K-R
- ZimalCloak, garment, or path of life
- Zinniazinn's flower
- ZionHighest point, promised land
- ZiyadAbundance, growing, increase, prosperity, enrichment
- ZiyanBeauty, adornment, ornament
- ZoeLife, Living, Alive
- ZoeyLife, Living
- ZohaLight, dawn, or morning light
- ZohaibGolden, precious, bright, shining
- ZohairBright, brilliant, luminous, shining flower
- ZohanGift, gift from God
- ZoohiA flower; bright and blooming, as given in Urdu name lists
- ZoraizOne who spreads light
- ZoyaLife, Alive
- ZubaidaMarigold, prime
- ZubairStrong, Powerful
- ZubyanIntelligent, wise, knowing
- ZulaikhaBrilliant and fair of face; the woman in the Quranic story of Prophet Yusuf
- ZulfiqarCleaver of the spine; the celebrated sword of Imam Ali
- ZulqarnainPossessor of the two horns; the righteous king of Surah Al-Kahf
- ZumarGroups, crowds, or company
- ZunairFlower of Paradise, light of the moon
- ZunairaFlower of paradise or guiding light
- ZunaishaBeautiful flower, adorning life
- ZymirSong, Melody, Musician
Where Z Names Come From
The traditions behind this letter, and the wider collection for each one if you would rather browse by origin than by initial.
Over 80% of Z names celebrate Islamic and Arabic roots, creating one of the most culturally cohesive and fashionable initial collections in our database.
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