Names Ending in Z for Girls
By Nameberry
Updated Thu Nov 30 2023
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Girl names ending in z are an elite but attractive bunch.
Liz is undoubtedly the best-known girl name ending with the letter Z, but it's a nickname for Elizabeth and does not rank in the Top 1000 on its own.
In fact, there are no girls' names ending in Z that rank among the Top 1000.
Girl names that end with Z that make our recommended list include Inez, Beatriz, Luz, and Paz.
Here is our complete collection of baby girl names that end with the letter Z. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.
Liz is undoubtedly the best-known girl name ending with the letter Z, but it's a nickname for Elizabeth and does not rank in the Top 1000 on its own.
In fact, there are no girls' names ending in Z that rank among the Top 1000.
Girl names that end with Z that make our recommended list include Inez, Beatriz, Luz, and Paz.
Here is our complete collection of baby girl names that end with the letter Z. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.
- Inez
Origin:
Spanish variation of AgnesMeaning:
"pure, virginal"Description:
Also spelled Ines, this name of the prudish mother of Don Juan in the Byron poem has a touch of mystery, but has also been fully integrated into the American name pool.
- Luz
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"light"Description:
Pronounced LOOSE, this name that refers to the Virgin Mary—"Our Lady of Light"—is one of the most widely used Spanish name for girls. Its sleekness and stylish final z gives it a modern appeal, like sister name Lux. Nicknames and variations include Chitta, Lucecita, Lucelida, Lucelita, Lucha, Lucida, Lucila, Lusa, and Luzana.
- Beatriz
Origin:
Spanish and Portuguese variation of BeatriceMeaning:
"she who brings happiness; blessed"Description:
Attractive translation of Beatrice, popular with Hispanic parents. Beatriz is currently a Top 10 girl name in Portugal.
- Topaz
Origin:
Greek gem nameDescription:
As a name, Topaz is sophisticated and sultry; as a golden gem, it's said to have healing and energizing properties and also to bring good luck-- and being the birthstone for November it's one of the perfect names for November babies, with that final 'z' giving it some extra sizzle.
- Paz
Origin:
Hebrew; SpanishMeaning:
"gold; peace"Description:
Paz, currently represented by actresses Paz Vega and Paz de la Huerts, would make a sparkling middle name choice. It originated as a title of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Peace, and is one of the names that mean peace, derived from the Latin word "pax".
- Liz
Origin:
Diminutive of ElizabethDescription:
A girl named Liz on her birth certificate could feel deprived of her full identity. Call her Liz, but name her Elizabeth -- or at least Lizbeth or Eliza.
- Gurnaaz
Origin:
PunjabiMeaning:
"God's Pride, Proud of God"Description:
A girl name common amongst Punjabi and Sikh families in India.
- Raz
Origin:
Hebrew short form of RaziahMeaning:
"the Lord's secret"Description:
Raz, like many similar names, is used for both girls and boys in modern Israel. Simple, sleek, memorable.
- Ynez
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"pure, virginal"Description:
Y is a very rare initial, and this feisty mini-name packs a double punch with its spiky final Z. Inez or Inez are the more familiar spellings of this chic name, which is related to Agnes and could be an interesting way to honor a relative with that name.
- Naz
Origin:
Turkish from PersianMeaning:
"coy"Description:
Naz was a common name for girls in Turkey in the 2000s. In the US, it may be used as a nickname for names such as Nazareth and for boys, Nazir.
- Jazz
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Musical choice that may be a short form of Jasmine or Jazlyn, or might stand on its own like this or as Jaz, the spelling used by tennis duo Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi.
- Rez
Origin:
HungarianMeaning:
"having copper-colored hair"Description:
A beyond unusual choice for a little redhead.
- Cruz
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"cross"Description:
Cruz might be a sister for Concepcion and Corazon, although its masculine side was emphasized when the high profile David Beckhams chose it for their son.
- Maz
Origin:
Diminutive of Mazikeen, Mazarine, invented name, FrenchMeaning:
"harmful spirits; blue"Description:
An unusual nickname for unusual names — Mazikeen, a name invented by Neil Gaiman for his Sandman comics, and Mazarine, a French color name.
- Aliz
Origin:
Hungarian form of AliceDescription:
Aliz is a Top 50 name in Hungary and puts a zippy spin, thanks to that final z, on the classic Alice. Its similarity to names such as Elise may cause some confusion, but its simplicity makes it a winner.
- Kiraz
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"cherry"Description:
A pretty and sparky Turkish nature name that is written with a dotted i.
- Diaz
Origin:
Spanish from LatinMeaning:
"days"Description:
If Cameron's first name could start a girl's name craze, why not her second.
- Roz
- Yazz
- Oanez
Origin:
Breton variation of AgnesMeaning:
"lamb."Description:
Kind of a combination of Agnes and Inez, a name rarely heard in the US.