242 girl names that start with Z

Zigzag your way to the perfect name

Many girl names that start with Z have origins in various cultures and languages, such as Hebrew, Greek, Arabic, Slavic, and more. They can bring a sense of cultural diversity and international flair to your baby’s name.

• The letter Z has a strong and vibrant sound, making it a striking choice. Names starting with Z often have an energetic and memorable quality.
• Some Z names have interesting meanings or associations. For example, Zara means “princess” in Arabic, while Zoe means “life” in Greek. Exploring the meanings behind different Z names can add depth and significance to your decision.
• Some girl names that start with Z draw inspiration from nature. For instance, Zinnia is a beautiful flower name, while Zephyra is associated with the gentle west wind.

We like to have a little fun with our name lists so we’ve created some categories to get the juices flowing for you:

• Zealous Z: It’s remarkable how many girl names that start with Z bring a touch of zeal to the table! From Zara to Zola, these names evoke an infectious enthusiasm that’s simply electrifying. Your little Zara will conquer life with zest, and Zola will dazzle the world with her zeal.
• Zenith of Chic: Many girl names that start with Z exude an undeniable air of chicness. Imagine a little girl named Zaraiah, the epitome of elegance, gracing the world with her refined taste and sophisticated charm. With a name like Zaraiah, she’ll be the belle of any ball, captivating all who lay eyes upon her.
• Zen-like Aura: Ah, the tranquility of the Z names. Meet Zenna, the serene sorceress of calmness. With a name like Zenna, she’ll navigate life’s chaos with Zen-like poise and a calming aura that melts stress away. She’ll be your family’s personal mindfulness guru, always reminding you to breathe deeply and find inner peace.
• Zillion Inspirations: Z names offer an abundance of inspirations. Take Zadie, for example. The name Zadie embodies the creative spirit of a thousand artists. With a name like Zadie, she’ll paint masterpieces with her words, sculpt stories with her imagination, and inspire the world with her boundless creativity.

We know it can feel a bit overwhelming at times but we’re here to help lighten the load as you go through the process of choosing a name for your new baby. Whatever your style, we think you’ll find some good names to add to your list from these 242 girl names that start with Z. 

You also might want to check out our lists of boy names that start with Z.

Girl names that start with Z

Zabana

Zabel

Zabelle

Zabou

Zada

Zadie

Zaela

Zaelia

Zafira

Zafreen

Zafrina

Zagora

Zahara

Zahava

Zahira

Zahirah

Zahra

Zahrah

Zaida

Zain

Zaina

Zainab

Zaira

Zaire

Zakia

Zala

Zaley

Zali

Záli

Zalie

Zalika

Zaltana

Zamara

Zamari

Zambezi

Zamora

Zamzam

Zan

Zàn

Zana

Zandra

Zanele

Zaneta

Zaniah

Zaniyah

Zanna

Zara

Zareen

Zarela

Zari

Zaria

Zariah

Zarin

Zarina

Zariyah

Zariza

Zarja

Zarliah

Zarouhi

Zarya

Zatanna

Zatara

Zathura

Zavala

Zaya

Zayah

Zayden

Zayla

Zaylee

Zayley

Zaylie

Zayna

Zaynab

Zaynabu

Zaza

Zazie

Zdenka

Zea

Zealand

Zeborah

Zee

Zehava

Zeila

Zeke

Zela

Zelah

Zelda

Zeldy

Zelena

Zelenia

Zelenka

Zelfa

Zelia

Zelie

Zélie

Zelig

Zelina

Zeline

Zelkova

Zella

Zellè

Zelma

Zelmira

Zelpha

Zélyana

Zemfira

Zemi

Zemora

Zen

Zena

Zenaida

Zenayah

Zenda

Zendaya

Zenith

Zenley

Zennor

Zenobia

Zenzile

Zephee

Zephyr

Zephyrine

Zeppelin

Zepplyn

Zera

Zeraphine

Zeraphyn

Zerelda

Zeren

Zerene

Zerilda

Zerlin

Zerlina

Zerline

Zerynthia

Zeta

Zetta

Zettie

Zeynep

Zhamira

Zhane

Zhanna

Zhavia

Zhen

Zhuri

Zia

Ziana

Ziazan

Ziazann

Zibby

Zibiah

Zidana

Zienna

Ziggy

Zila

Zilke

Zilla

Zillah

Zilpah

Zilpha

Zima

Zina

Zinaida

Zinara

Zinnia

Zion

Zippora

Zipporah

Zippy

Zira

Zissou

Zissy

Zita

Ziva

Zivanka

Zixi

Ziza

Zizi

Zlatozara

Zoa

Zoe

Zoei

Zoelie

Zoella

Zoelle

Zoey

Zofia

Zografia

Zoha

Zohar

Zohara

Zoia

Zoie

Zoila

Zola

Zollie

Zona

Zongsu

Zooey

Zora

Zorah

Zoraida

Zoraya

Zorina

Zorya

Zosia

Zosime

Zosma

Zouey

Zoya

Zoyah

Zoyna

Zsa

Zsazsa

Zsófia

Zsoka

Zuelia

Zula

Zulay

Zuleika

Züleyha

Zulma

Zuly

Zuma

Zumar

Zümra

Zuni

Zura

Zuri

Zurielle

Zusa

Zuwena

Zuzanna

Zuzela

Zuzi

Zuzu

Zvezda

Zyla

Zylah

Zyon

Zyranda

Zyri

A word from The Baby Swag crew

There are lots of things to think about when you’re trying to conceive or already pregnant. Choosing a name can hopefully be one of more enjoyable aspects of your early parenting journey. Give yourself some time and have some fun with it if you can.