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American girl names starting with Z bring together a distinct cultural heritage and a satisfying first letter. Whether you're drawn to American tradition or simply love how Z names sound, these names all carry authentic roots.

American Girl names starting with Z

  • 100 American girl names begin with Z
  • All names include full etymology from American naming tradition
  • American names are known for their distinct cultural identity and staying power
  • Current popularity rankings help you choose between the classic and the rising

American Girl Names Starting With Z

100 girl names of American origin beginning with Z

#125
American↑ Rising
highest point
#408
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Princess, flower
#501
American
Derived from 'Zan', meaning 'God'
#502
American
God is gracious
#504
American
Variant of Zaria, meaning 'princess' or 'radiance'
#507
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#516
American
gift from God
#517
American
A modern name of uncertain origins, possibly influenced by Zyon (meaning 'a place of refuge').
#526
American
peaceful
#528
American
sweet, caring
#537
American
gifted or bestowed by the gods.
#541
American
Flower or Radiance
#552
American
God has remembered
#564
American
life; ζωή - zoe; life
#570
American
princess; radiance
#571
American
Blooming
#581
American
Bright or brilliant
#581
American
Gift from God
#596
American
Often attributed with significance to beauty or creativity.
#602
American
Dew, or the beginning of something fresh.
#606
American
An animal known for its distinctive black and white stripes, symbolizing uniqueness and individualism.
#606
American
God has heard
#611
American
treasure or princess
#623
American
A modern invented name.
#629
American
life; lake
#635
American↑ Rising
radiant, blossoming
#637
American
Bright, shining or light.
#638
American
Romani
#643
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#662
American
one who is strong and powerful
#663
American
The name is believed to be a modern creation, deriving from various linguistic influences.
#671
American
a unique twist on names like Seriana or Shiryana, symbolizing beauty and strength
#683
American
a variation of the name Zaire, which means river
#684
American
Variant of Joanna; God is gracious
#696
American
A variant of 'Zaila', potentially meaning 'dry land'.
#697
American
unique or bright
#698
American
A modern variation of the name Zachariah, which means 'God remembers'.
#699
American
One who is elegant and beautiful
#706
American
A blend of Zion which means 'highest point' and Anna which means 'grace'.
#707
American
A variant of names like Zayana or Layana, possibly meaning 'to shine' or 'gift from God'.
#707
American
God's gracious gift
#718
American
derived from the Hebrew 'Zimra' meaning 'song'
#722
American
Righteous.
#726
American
Unknown
#732
American
Highest point; a name closely associated with biblical references to 'Zion'.
#733
American
the light of God
#736
American
Form of Sabrina
#736
American↑ Rising
God is gracious
#739
American
A modern name that suggests femininity and grace.
#743
American
helper
#744
American
the flower
#762
American
bringer of light
#793
American
A modern name, possibly derived from a combination of 'Zea' (corn) or inspired by celestial themes.
#801
American↑ Rising
A beloved name with deep roots
#803
American
Modern English
#805
American
A variant of the name Zion, symbolizing a place of refuge or heavenly city
#806
American
possibly derived from 'Zaria', meaning 'princess'
#808
American
gift from God
#813
American
A serene and peaceful girl
#830
American
true and pure
#833
American↑ Rising
To give thanks.
#833
American
Pure, righteous
#839
American
A name that signifies purity.
#862
American
God is gracious
#881
American
God is my salvation
#884
American
Form of the name Zelma or derived from 'zeal'
#904
American
remembered, intelligent
#908
American
A diminutive or variant of the name Zima, associated with winter.
#909
American
God is gracious or merciful
#919
American
from the cell
#928
American
a modern invented name with no specific historical meaning
#933
American
Flower or bloom
#938
American
a modern, unique name with no specific meaning.
#940
American
A modern name created from the phonetics of existing names, often interpreted as a blend of 'Zy' and 'Keira'.
#953
American
African American
#956
American
shadow
#957
American
American English
#965
American
The one who is beloved
#967
American
A created name that may combine elements from names like Zariah, suggesting 'princess' from the Arabic root.
#996
American
God has remembered
#1003
American↑ Rising
to cry out; to shout
#1007
American
A modern name that combines elements of 'Zai' and the popular suffix '-anna', suggesting grace and elegance.
#1009
American
A beloved name with deep roots
#1023
American
Gift from God
#1026
American
A modern variation of Zoe, meaning 'life'.
#1027
American
Derived from the name Zed, which can mean 'God is righteous'.
#1032
American
a variant of the name Zoe, meaning life
#1039
American
A modern invented name, often associated with the word 'Zyra', which means 'radiance' or 'light'.
#1047
American
heavenly
#1049
American
Derived from 'zeal'
#1070
American
A variant of the name Sirianna, meaning 'happy' or 'joyful'.
#1078
American
A variation of the name Kayla, often associated with a creative and vibrant personality.
#1109
American
life (Zoey) and God is gracious (Jane)
#1111
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A modern variation derived from 'Zan' and '-quisha', potentially representing a powerful presence.
#1111
American
A form of 'Zakiya', meaning 'intelligent' or 'pure'.; May represent a bright, vibrant personality or spirit.
#1114
American
radiant
#1138
American
Derived from the name 'Sierra', which relates to mountains
#1144
American
The one who is given as a gift
#1166
American
A variant of the name Zana, which is derived from the Hebrew name Zena, meaning 'God's gift'.
#1168
American
Often used as a diminutive or nickname for names starting with 'Z'.; In Hebrew, it can imply light or brightness.

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