A series of morphotropic phase boundary (MPB) compositions of (1-x) Na 1/2 Bi 1/2 TiO 3 -xBaTiO 3 (x = 0.05, 0.055, 0.06, 0.065, 0.07), with and without 0.5 mol% Zn-doping was synthesized using the solid-state route. The samples were characterized using X-ray diffraction, dielectric analysis, and electromechanical measurements (piezoelectric d 33 coefficient, coupling factor k p , mechanical quality factor Q m , and internal bias field E bias ). The increase in the ferroelectric-relaxor transition temperature upon Zn-doping was accompanied by a shift of the MPB toward the Na 1/2 Bi 1/2 TiO 3 -rich side of the phase diagram.Higher tetragonal phase fraction and increased tetragonal distortion were noted for Zn-doped (1 -x)Na 1/2 Bi 1/2 TiO 3 -xBaTiO 3 . In addition, ferroelectric hardening and the presence of an internal bias field (E bias ) were observed for all doped compositions. The piezoelectric constant d 33 and the coupling coefficient k p decreased by up to ∼30%, while a 4-to 6-fold increase in Q m was observed for the doped compositions. Apart from establishing a structure-property correlation, these results highlight the chemically induced shift of the phase diagram upon doping, which is a crucial factor in material selection for optimal performance and commercialization.