452 Baby Girl Names That Start With Letter Z
Zesty and zippy names for your zealous little baby girl.
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Z is the most striking letter in the alphabet. It creates sibilance, a sound produced with the effort from our tongues and lips, which gives a hissing sound. This is the reason why baby girl names starting with Z linger in our ears and even minds for a longer time. So parents who want to bestow a striking name on their daughters can choose an appealing Z name.
Z, the final letter of the alphabet, brings with it fearlessness, persistence, and determination. These goal-oriented people always aim to finish what they started and even succeed most of the time. They have practical judgment regarding financial issues and the ability to build and accumulate wealth through management and sensibility. Also, Z people are exceedingly diplomatic and know very well how to get the work done by anyone. Z girls are also very intuitive and fair-minded and make excellent leaders. But some people let their ambition take the better of them, which costs them their personal relationships.
In exploring the general realm of Z names, we discover a diverse array of meanings and origins. For instance, with Hebrew roots, Zara, symbolizing beauty and radiance, has become popular worldwide. Zachary, derived from Arabic, signifies growth and abundance. The letter Z also offers unique and unconventional choices, such as the Greek name Zenovia which signifies the life of Zeus, and Zoe, which represents life (1). All names starting with Z have the same common characteristic of standing out from the crowd, regardless of cultural or geographic differences. Their rarity generally bestows a distinct charm on their bearers, allowing them to make a lasting impact. Embracing a Z name is to embrace a rich tapestry of history, meaning, and charm, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a truly exceptional and captivating appellation for their child. If you’re looking for something similar, you’ll find them in this list of baby girl names starting with Z below.
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Zaaei |  Girl | A flower in Oriya | |
| Zaafarani | Girl | Saffron | |
| Zaafir | Girl | Victorious, successful, triumphant | |
| Zaafirah | Girl | Victorious; Successful | |
| Zaair |  Unisex | Exalted, noble, worthy | |
| Zaanjar | Girl | Anklet | |
| Zaara | Unisex | Beautiful or one who brings light | |
| Zabdiel | Unisex | Gift of God | |
| Zabelle | Girl | God's promise | |
| Zabeth | Girl | Pledged to God | |
| Zabian | Girl | A worshiper of heavenly bodies | |
| Zabrina | Girl | A form of Sabrina, meaning princess | |
| Zacharie | Unisex | God has remembered | |
| Zachery | Unisex | God has remembered | |
| Zada | Unisex | Fortunate; Prosperous | |
| Zadie | Girl | Princess | |
| Zadiel | Unisex | Messenger of God | |
| Zadkiel | Unisex | Angel of mercy and healing | |
| Zafina | Unisex | Beautiful, graceful, and mysterious | |
| Zafirah | Girl | Triumphant; Successful; Victorious; Winner | |
| Zafiro | Unisex | Blue gemstone | |
| Zafreen | Unisex | Victorious, radiant, beautiful | |
| Zagorka | Girl | Behind the mountain | |
| Zaha | Girl | Traveling over a dusty sky; Satisfied; Peaceable; Peaceful | |
| Zahaan | Unisex | Radiance, brilliance, dawn | |
| Zahab | Girl | Gold | |
| Zahair | Unisex | Radiant, bright, outstanding | |
| Zahaira | Unisex | Exotic, unique, beautiful | |
| Zahan | Unisex | Gift from God | |
| Zahara | Girl | To shine; To bloom | |
| Zaharah | Unisex | Beautiful | |
| Zahari | Unisex | God has remembered | |
| Zaharina | Girl | Bulgarian feminine form of Zechariah, meaning the lord has remembered | |
| Zaharinka | Girl | A variant of Zaharina, meaning God remembers | |
| Zahava | Unisex | golden, radiant, precious | |
| Zahavah | Girl | Golden | |
| Zahavi | Unisex | Shiny or Golden | |
| Zaheed | Unisex | Unique, impactful, leader | |
| Zaheen | Unisex | Intelligent, brilliant, sharp | |
| Zaheera | Girl | A plant that has flowered | |
| Zahia | Unisex | Distinguished, radiant, graceful | |
| Zahida | Girl | She who is restrained; Devoted to God | |
| Zahin | Unisex | Intelligent or wise | |
| Zahira | Unisex | Shining, radiant, bright | |
| Zahirah | Girl | Shining; Luminous | |
| Zahiya | Unisex | Radiant, beautiful, lively | |
| Zahn | Unisex | Tooth; Defender; Skilled | |
| Zahra | Girl | Shining; Flower | |
| Zahraa | Girl | Blooming or radiant | |
| Zahrah | Girl | Flower | |
| Zahria | Girl | Radiant, beautiful, princess-like | |
| Zahriyyah | Girl | Flower-like; Flower vase | |
| Zahyan | Unisex | Bright; Radiant | |
| Zai | Unisex | Gift of God or Destiny | |
| Zaib | Girl | A graceful and beautiful woman | |
| Zaiba | Unisex | Beauty, elegance, grace | |
| Zaida | Girl | Victorious, fortunate, prosperous | |
| Zaidie | Girl | Prosperous or fortunate | |
| Zaidy | Unisex | Abundance or one who grows | |
| Zaila | Girl | Beautiful; Good looking; Charming | |
| Zailah | Unisex | Exalted, independent, confident | |
| Zaima | Girl | Leader; A woman with leadership qualities | |
| Zaina | Girl | Beautiful | |
| Zainab | Girl | Beautiful plant; Fragrant | |
| Zainah | Unisex | Beautiful, intelligent, determined | |
| Zaira | Unisex | Princess or radiant | |
| Zairah | Girl | Exotic, unique, beautiful | |
| Zaisha | Unisex | Life, ambitious, confident | |
| Zaitun | Girl | Olive | |
| Zaituna | Girl | Olive tree | |
| Zaiyan | Unisex | Bright; Radiant | |
| Zakani | Unisex | Intelligent; Wise | |
| Zakara | Unisex | God remembers | |
| Zakary | Unisex | God remembers | |
| Zakhi | Unisex | Pure, virtuous, intelligent | |
| Zakia | Girl | A woman of great intelligence | |
| Zakiah | Unisex | Gift from God | |
| Zakira | Girl | Remembrance | |
| Zakirah | Unisex | Intelligent and insightful | |
| Zakiya | Unisex | Pure or intelligent | |
| Zakiyah | Girl | A lady of keen perception and sharp mind | |
| Zakiyyah | Girl | Pure | |
| Zaklina | Girl | A version of Jakov, meaning God will add | |
| Zala | Girl | Shine; Brightness | |
| Zaleekhah | Girl | A variant of Zulaikha, meaning brilliant beauty | |
| Zali | Girl | Born to royalty; Princess | |
| Zalia | Girl | Born to royalty; Princess | |
| Zalika | Girl | One who is well-born | |
| Zalina | Unisex | Graceful or noble | |
| Zamaair | Girl | Hearts; Consciences | |
| Zaman | Unisex | Time or era | |
| Zambak | Girl | Lily | |
| Zamda | Girl | Name of a plant that grows in quick sand | |
| Zamil | Unisex | Trustworthy and loyal | |
| Zamin | Unisex | Earth; Land | |
| Zamira | Girl | Lean; Fit | |
| Zamirah | Girl | Song; Melody | |
| Zamora | Unisex | City of walls | |
| Zamrod | Girl | A version of Jamrud derived from the Jam River flowing through a town near Peshawar | |
| Zamrud | Girl | Emerald; Precious stone | |
The letter Z unquestionably maintains a particular place in the alphabet, creating a lasting impression on our senses with its sibilant sound. These names are associated with bravery, determination, and practical judgment, making them ideal choices for ambitious people. Despite having different origins, all Z names have the ability to stand out from the crowd and bestow their bearers with a certain charm. Visit MomJunction's list of baby girl names starting with Z for more intriguing Z names.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What are some girl names that start with Z in the Bible?
A few feminine names that have appeared in the Bible, starting with Z, are Zeresh, who appeared in the Book of Esther as Haman’s wife, Zeruiah, meaning ‘balm, or ‘salve,’ and who was the sister of King David in the Bible. Zibiah, which means ‘gazelle’ or ‘doe,’ is the mother of King Joash of Judah. Zillah means shade, she was the second wife of Lamech, and Zipporah, which means ‘bird,’ the daughter of the priest Jethro and wife to Moses.
2. What are some modern baby girl names that start with the letter Z?
Some modern baby girl names starting with Z include Zaria or Zariah, based on the eponymous Nigerian city or derived from Zahrah, an Arabic name meaning ‘to shine’ or ‘blooming flower.’ Zendaya a name borne by the American actress Zendaya Coleman. Zoey or Zoie, both variants of Zoe, which means ‘life,’
3. Can you provide baby girl names that start with the letter Z and are easy to pronounce for non-native English speakers?
Some easy-to-pronounce baby girl names for non-native English speakers can be Zafira, Zara, Zada, Zahara, Zainab, Zala, Zana, Zane, Zar, Zarrin, Zeal, Zera, Zipporah, and Zita.
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