Here you’ll find 21 Latina girl names that start with Z, organized from “Zahara” to “Zélia”. They include familiar favorites and regional variants used across Latin America, Spain, Portugal, and U.S. Hispanic communities.
Latina girl names that start with Z are female given names used across Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking cultures. Many trace to Arabic, Latin, indigenous languages, or biblical sources; “Zahara” is a popular example meaning ‘flower’.
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Pronunciation, Meaning, and Region.
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Latina girl names that start with Z
| Name | Pronunciation | Meaning | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoe | zoh-EE | life | Spain, Latin America, US Hispanic communities |
| Zoila | zoh-EE-lah | life (related to Zoe) | Latin America, Spain |
| Zaira | ZAY-rah | possibly from Arabic Zahra, “flower/bright” | Spain, Latin America |
| Zaida | ZAY-dah | prosperous, increasing (Arabic) | Spain, Latin America |
| Zahira | zah-HEE-rah | shining; manifest (Arabic) | Spain, Latin America |
| Zahara | za-HAH-rah | flower; shining (Arabic) | Spain, Latin America |
| Zulema | zoo-LEH-mah | peace (Arabic via Sulayma) | Spain, Latin America |
| Zuleika | zoo-LAY-kah | brilliant, fair (Persian/Arabic) | Latin America, Spain, Brazil |
| Zuleyka | zoo-LEY-kah | brilliant, fair (variant) | Puerto Rico, Latin America |
| Zuleima | zoo-LAY-mah | variant of Zuleika | Colombia, Venezuela, Latin America |
| Zenaida | zeh-NAY-dah | of Zeus; life-related (Greek) | Latin America, Spain |
| Zena | ZEH-nah | short form of Zenaida or Xenia | Spain, Latin America |
| Zita | ZEE-tah | young girl; diminutive (Italian) | Spain, Latin America |
| Zenobia | zeh-NOH-bee-ah | life of Zeus (Greek) | Spain, Latin America |
| Zoraida | zo-RAH-ee-dah | dawn; Arabic-origin | Spain, Latin America |
| Zulma | zul-MAH | variant of Zulema; “peace” | Latin America, Spain |
| Zury | ZOO-ree | possibly variant of Zuri/modern coinage | Central America, US Hispanic communities |
| Zélia | ZEH-lee-ah | variant of Célia/related to heaven | Brazil, Portugal, Latin America |
| Zelmira | zehl-MEE-rah | unknown, possibly Germanic/romance mix | Spain, Latin America |
| Zamira | zah-MEER-ah | protected, noble (Arabic/Hebrew mix) | Spain, Latin America |
| Zenaide | zeh-NAY-deh | variant of Zenaida | Brazil, Portugal, Latin America |
Descriptions
Zoe
Greek origin popular across Hispanic communities; modern favorite in Spain and the U.S. Hispanic population. Widely attested in civil registries and SSA data. (BehindTheName, SSA/INE)
Zoila
Spanish feminine form related to Zoe, used particularly in Peru and Mexico; literary and regional usage, seen in civil records. (BehindTheName)
Zaira
Arabic-influenced name common in Spanish-speaking countries; popular in Argentina and Mexico. Variants: Zayra. (BehindTheName, INE Spain)
Zaida
Medieval Moorish use in Iberia (e.g., Zaida of Seville); continues as a traditional name across Latin America and Spain. (BehindTheName)
Zahira
Arabic-origin name used by Hispanic families, including immigrant communities and broader Latin American use. Modern and classical forms appear in registries. (BehindTheName)
Zahara
Also a Spanish place-name; used as a given name for its floral/bright senses. Seen in Spain and Latin American registers. (BehindTheName, INE)
Zulema
Historic Arabic-derived name common in Spain and many Latin American countries; literary and saintly associations. (BehindTheName)
Zuleika
Literary name with medieval/near-eastern roots; appears in Hispanic usage as Zuleika/Zuleica variants. (BehindTheName)
Zuleyka
Modern variant made notable by public figures (e.g., Miss Universe Puerto Rico). Used in Caribbean and Latin America. (Notable: Zuleyka Rivera)
Zuleima
Regional spelling variant popular in parts of northern South America; Arabic/Persian roots via Hispanic transmission. (BehindTheName)
Zenaida
Classical Greek name preserved in Hispanic use; appears in literature, as a saint’s name, and in Latin American registers. (BehindTheName)
Zena
Used as an independent name or diminutive of Zenaida/Xenia; attested in Spanish-speaking countries. (BehindTheName)
Zita
Saint Zita made the name known in Catholic regions; modest historical use in Iberia and Latin America. (BehindTheName)
Zenobia
Historic royal name (queen of Palmyra) used occasionally in Hispanic literature and registries; classical flair. (BehindTheName)
Zoraida
Name with strong literary and Moorish heritage in Spanish (appears in 17th-century literature); continues in Latin America. (BehindTheName)
Zulma
Shorter form of Zulema, common in Latin America and seen in 20th-century Spanish-language literature. (BehindTheName)
Zury
Modern, popular in Guatemala and elsewhere in Central America; also appears in U.S. Hispanic name lists. (SSA/Regional registries)
Zélia
Portuguese form regularly written with an accent; used in Brazil and by Lusophone communities, occasionally in Hispanic contexts. (BehindTheName)
Zelmira
Literary and operatic roots (classical European usage) adopted into Hispanic usage as a vintage, regional name. (BehindTheName)
Zamira
Used in Spain and among Hispanic families with Arabic or international influences; modern and historical attestations. (BehindTheName)
Zenaide
Portuguese/Spanish variant of Zenaida, seen in civil records in Brazil and some Latin American countries. (INE/BehindTheName)