BoyPersian origin

Zal: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Old, a white-haired hero raised by a mythical bird of wisdom.

Origin
Persian
Syllables
1
Current rank
#11871
Peak
#11871 in 2020

Trend: Steady, holding a similar rank across the latest decade.

What Zal Means

Zal is a boy name of Persian origin. Old, a white-haired hero raised by a mythical bird of wisdom.

How Popular Zal Is

Zal currently ranks #11871 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #11871 in 2020. It has held steady.

Good to Know About Zal

  • Zal is a name with Persian cultural heritage.
  • It draws from ancient mythology and legend.
  • With just one syllable, Zal is punchy and memorable, pairing well with longer middle names.

Names Like Zal

Other Persian names that start with the same letter or share a style.

Sibling Names for Zal

Persian names that pair well as a brother or sister to Zal.

Questions About Zal

What does Zal mean?

Zal is a boy name of Persian origin. Old, a white-haired hero raised by a mythical bird of wisdom.

How popular is Zal?

Zal currently ranks #11871 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #11871 in 2020. It has held steady.

Where does Zal come from?

Zal comes from Persian roots. Zal is a name with Persian cultural heritage.

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