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Picking a baby name can be a tricky task for many parents. And throw in a name theme for a family like names that all start with the same letter the task of choosing a baby name is even more difficult. If youre looking for girl names that start with Z, this task can become even harder than before.

Sometimes names come to people in a dream. For other families, some research is involved whether thats browsing baby name lists online or looking through baby name books like our parents did.

If youre tasked with the challenge of coming up with unique girl names that start with Z, this list of names from all different parts of the world all have pretty powerful and beautiful meanings.

Whether youre looking for more common girl names that start with Z like Zoe, or want to go totally rogue and name your daughter Zenola, theres something for everyone on this list for your baby.

1Zella

This gorgeous, musical, and warrior sounding names meaning is just perfect for the way it sounds. Zella means happy, blessed, and a grey fighting maiden. Your child will definitely be a bada** with this name.

2Zephyr

Zephyr is rooted in mythology and has Greek origins. It means west wind, which is the seasonal breeze controlled by the ancient god Zephyrus.

3Zoya

Zoya, meaning life or alive, has Russian origins, and is the Russian, Ukrainian, and Bulgarian version of the name Zoe, which is also on this list.

4Zendaya

You may be familiar with the name Zendaya already, as Zendaya is an actress who has been in Spider-Man, Euphoria, and Dune. Whether you love the movies, or you just like the meaning of the name Zendaya to give thanks its a fun girl name that starts with Z.

5Zadie

Not only does the name Zadie mean prosperous, but its also the name of the incredible novelist, essayist, and short-story writer Zadie Smith. Perhaps On Beauty or White Teeth will be her favorite reads when shes older if you name her after this incredible writer.

6Zoella

Zoella, meaning to live, a living, life, derives from the Ancient Greek name Zoe. Its definitely a unique take and more lyrical take on the name Zoe, and your child will definitely not meet another Zoella in her lifetime unless her mother also read this list and liked the name.

7Zenola

Though there is no official definition of the name Zenola, because its so unique, your kid will definitely be the only one named Zenola in her school. There have apparently only been 101 people named Zenola in the United States according to Name List.

8Zoe

Zoe is of Greek origin and means life, while its Hebrew meaning is Eve, and giver of life. It was the 41st most popular girl name in the U.S. in 2020, so while it may not be the most unique name, its still beautiful and meaningful.

9Zamirah

Zamirah is a common name in Hebrew and Jewish cultures, and it means good voice; in its Hebrew roots, it means nightingale, which is a bird that also has a beautiful voice.

10Zara

If youre looking for a girl baby name that means radiance, Zara is the name for you. Its short, easy to pronounce, and even has another beautiful meaning blooming flower, which has Arabic roots.

11Zuri

The baby girl name Zuri has Swahili origins, and it simply means beautiful. I feel like you cant go wrong naming your daughter after a name that means beautiful, and its a pretty unique name in its own right.

12Zenith

Zenith is the highest point in the heavens, which is definitely how youll feel about your baby. Zenith has Arabic origins and is a gender neutral name if youd like to go that route for your child.

13Zinnia

Zinnia is actually a flower from the perennial family and theyre a gorgeous violet color. Butterflies love these flowers and theyre very popular in gardens. Perhaps your daughter will love butterflies and flowers and have a green thumb if you name her Zinnia. Im sure theyll be as gorgeous as the plant itself.

14Zeya

Zeya is a beautiful girl name that starts with Z, and it has Islamic origins. Zeya means light and radiance, or a source of light. Im sure your baby will be a beautiful ray of sunshine whether you name her Zeya or not, but it cant hurt, right?

15Zeynep

This girl name that starts with Z is the Turkish form of Zaynab (also a good baby name that starts with Z) and both mean precious rock, precious gem.

16Zabrina

Whether youre trying to go for another take on the name Sabrina, or just like the name Zabrina on its own, both names mean a princess, which is just perfect for your little princess.

17Zelda

Whether youre a fan of the Zelda video game franchise, or just find this Germanic name powerful and beautiful, Zelda is a great girl name that starts with Z, because it means strong woman. Empower your baby from the start with this girl name that starts with Z.

18Zia

Meaning splendor or light, Zia is a girl name that starts with Z that has Latin, Italian, Arabic, and Hebrew roots, and they all have the same beautiful definition.

19Zyrah

The name Zyrah means blossoming flower or coming of dawn, both beautiful images of growth and beauty, which will be perfect for your baby.

20Zion

Zion is a unisex name that starts with Z, and means highest point. This unique name is perfect for both girls and boys, and in fact, Lauryn Hill named her son Zion in 1997.

Hopefully there are a few girl names that start with Z on this list that you and your partner can agree on, and none of them bring up bad memories of bullies past when youre trying to pick one (does this happen to everyone when picking out a baby name?). Good luck, and congratulations.

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