Where does the name Zoe come from?

Zoe is a girl name of Ancient Greek origin.

Is Zoe a boy or a girl name?

Zoe is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 100% of children given the name Zoe are girls and 0% are boys.

How popular is the name Zoe in 2023?

Zoe ranks #36 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2012 with 6,483 babies.

How do you pronounce Zoe?

Zoe is pronounced ZOH-ee (2 syllables).

What are common spellings of Zoe?

Zoe is also written as Zoé, Zoey, Zoie.

A name from Ancient Greek · Girl

Zoe

From Greek zōē meaning 'life'. Adopted by Greek-speaking early Christians as a translation of the Hebrew name Eve (Chavah, also meaning 'life'). Saint Zoe was a 2nd-century Roman martyr.

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Popularity over time

A 143-year arc in numbers.

151,877 U.S. births recorded from 1880–2023.

Popularity · 1880–2023

5,202 births in 2023

1880 1951 2023

Babies named per year Peak year Most recent

Meaning

A name that means something.

ZFrom Greek zōē meaning 'life'. Adopted by Greek-speaking early Christians as a translation of the Hebrew name Eve (Chavah, also meaning 'life'). Saint Zoe was a 2nd-century Roman martyr.

Variants & spellings

3 ways to spell "Zoe".

Each transliteration carries a slightly different cultural fingerprint.

Zoé Most common Zoey Zoie

Famous bearers

People who carry the name Zoe.

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Zoe Saldana (actress)
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Zoë Kravitz (actress)
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Zooey Deschanel (actress; variant)

Quick answers

People often ask about Zoe.

What does the name Zoe mean?: Zoe means from Greek zōē meaning 'life'. Adopted by Greek-speaking early Christians as a translation of the Hebrew name Eve (Chavah, also meaning 'life'). Saint Zoe was a 2nd-century Roman martyr.
Where does the name Zoe come from?: Zoe is a girl name of Ancient Greek origin.
Is Zoe a boy or a girl name?: Zoe is used for both. In U.S. Social Security records, about 100% of children given the name Zoe are girls and 0% are boys.
How popular is the name Zoe in 2023?: Zoe ranks #36 for girls in the U.S. Social Security Administration's 2023 dataset. Its all-time U.S. peak was 2012 with 6,483 babies.
How do you pronounce Zoe?: Zoe is pronounced ZOH-ee (2 syllables).
What are common spellings of Zoe?: Zoe is also written as Zoé, Zoey, Zoie.

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