Everything about the name ZAZIE

Meaning, origin, history

Zazie is a unique and captivating feminine given name that has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in France where it originated. The name Zazie is derived from the Persian name Zahra, which means "blooming flower" or "fragrant flower". This enchanting moniker has been immortalized by French author Raymond Queneau in his 1940 novella "Zazie dans le Métro," which tells the story of a precocious young girl named Zazie who embarks on adventures around Paris. Although the name Zazie was not widespread before Queneau's novel, the character Zazie has become iconic in French literature and pop culture, contributing to the rise in popularity of this charming name. Today, parents continue to choose Zazie for their daughters, drawn to its distinctive sound, Persian roots, and literary heritage.

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FrenchPersian

Popularity of the name ZAZIE since 1880

Birth evolution

Popularity analysis

The name Zazie has seen a steady increase in popularity over the past few years in the United States. In 2017, there were only five babies named Zazie, but this number doubled to ten in 2018. This upward trend continued, with fourteen babies being named Zazie in both 2019 and 2020. Although the number of births decreased slightly to thirteen in 2021, it rose again to twenty in 2022. However, in 2023, the popularity of the name Zazie seemed to stabilize at nine births.

Overall, from 2017 to 2023, there have been a total of eighty-five babies named Zazie in the United States. While this number may not be as high as some other popular names, it is clear that the name Zazie has been gaining traction among parents and is becoming more widely accepted as a unique and distinctive choice for their children's names.