Zoe Name Meaning
Learn more about the meaning, origin, and popularity of the name Zoe.Fact checked by Sarah ScottFact checked by Sarah ScottThe name Zoe is of Greek origin. Alexandrian Jews translated the Hebrew name Eve, meaning "life," to its Greek equivalent, Zoe. The name Zoe has long been associated with the words "life" or "living."Although an ancient name, Zoe has a youthful and vibrant quality to it. Zoe has also retained its popularity over the centuries and is still widely used. The name Zoe is well-represented in pop culture today. Origin: The name Zoe is of Greek origin and means “life.”Gender: Zoe is most commonly used as a girl name.Pronunciation: ZOWE-ee
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How Popular Is the Name Zoe?Since 2000, Zoe has remained one of the top 100 most popular names for baby girls. According to data from the Social Security Administration, it ranked No. 724 in 1900, when data was first available. Zoe remained near the bottom of the top 1,000 list, ranking mostly between 700 and 900 over the next 80 years, and fell off the list briefly several times during that period. It was completely off the list from 1942 to 1950.However, between 1988 and 1989, Zoe jumped almost 200 spots. The sudden jump in popularity may be partly attributed to a 1989 American anthology film New York Stories. The film consisted of three segments, one of them being Life Without Zoë directed by Francis Ford Coppola. In 1993, the children's program Sesame Street introduced a lively, tutu-wearing character named Zoe. Zoe's popularity also put a spotlight on the name.From there it continued to climb the charts. The name became so popular that by 2012, Zoe reached No. 30, the peak of its rankings. In 2022, Zoe was the 38th most popular name for baby girls.Name VariationsThe following are variations of the name Zoe:Zoey (English)Zoie (English)Zoja (Croatian)Zowie (English) Zoya (Russian)Similar NamesSimilar sounding names to Zoe include:ChloeJoeyZaraZohaOther Greek girl names include:AnastasiaCalistaDanaeDemiSelenaSophiaThaliaThelmaOther girl names that start with "Z" include:ZamoraZariahZeldaZendayaZinaZinniaZipporahZoraSuggested Sibling NamesLooking for a sibling name for Zoe? Here are some popular options:AvaBrodyFinnHazelIslaLeoLucaMaxMayaMiaNikoSkyeStellaFamous People Named ZoeThere are several famous entertainers with the name Zoe, and many fictional characters with the name as well.Famous ZoesZoë Akins, Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright, poet, and authorZoe "Zoella" Elizabeth Sugg, English social media personality, entrepreneur, and authorZoë Isabella Kravitz, American actress, singer, model, and daughter of actor-musician Lenny Kravitz and actress Lisa BonetZoe Saldana, American actressZoë, British singer and pop starZooey Deschanel, American actress and musicianFictional ZoesZoe Barnes, a newspaper reporter/blogger in the TV series House of CardsZoe Luper, a character in the soap opera All My ChildrenZoe Murphy, a character from the musical Dear Evan HansenZoe Newton, a character from the soap opera EastEndersZoë Nightshade, a character from the popular teen book series Percy Jackson & the OlympiansZoe Zibbell, a character in the kids' book series Spy School by Stuart GibbsZoe, an orange Muppet character on Sesame StreetZoey Bartlet, the youngest daughter of President Bartlet on the TV series The West WingZoey Brooks, the main character on the kids' TV show Zoey 101Zoey Pierson, Ted's environmentalist girlfriend in How I Met Your MotherZoey, Rudolph's friend in Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Movie More Baby NamesStill searching for the perfect baby name? Check out these related baby name lists for even more options:Top 1,000 Baby Girl Names30 Baby Names That Start With the Letter "Z"36 Disney-Inspired Baby Names
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