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Letter Z Boy Baby Names 2026

Zion leads the list of popular Z-names for boys.

NameNumber of Births
Zion2,496
Zayden1,657
Zachary1,646
Zayn1,381
Zyaire1,077
Zane1,051
Zander804
Zayne644
Zaire601
Zachariah558
Zakai528
Zain522
Zaiden466
Zayd442
Zaid402
Zahir356
Zyair340
Zamir327
Zeke311
Zechariah285
Zev277
Zymir249
Zyon249
Zayan221
Zavier214
Zakari206
Zaylen202
Zakariya189
Zen185
Zavian169
Zephyr169
Zaiel141
Zeus140
Zabdiel134
Zael134
Zack126
Zamari123
Zephaniah123
Ziggy119
Zeppelin117
Zackary116
Zakaria114
Zyan112
Zayvion110
Zohan107
Zade105
Zaviyar99
Zuriel95
Zealand92
Zaccai85

For 2025, Zion stands out as the most popular boy baby name starting with Z in the United States, with a significant 2,496 births, leading a strong field of emerging and traditional names. Following closely in popularity are Zayden with 1,657 births and Zachary with 1,646, demonstrating a blend of modern and classic choices favored by parents. Other prominent Z-names include Zayn (1,381), Zyaire (1,077), and Zane (1,051), showcasing a diverse appeal for names beginning with this unique letter, from contemporary sounds to more established options.

Data Source: USA Social Security Administration