Zoa
Zoa is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “life, living being.” From the Greek 'zoe' meaning life, Zoa is an archaic or variant form.
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how do you pronounce Zoa?
ZOH-uh
where does the name Zoa come from?
Zoa is usually linked with the Greek zōē, meaning life.
Also a biological term for free-swimming larvae of certain crustaceans. Extremely rare as a given name, it has a minimalist, otherworldly quality.
how popular is this name?
Zoa has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 9 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #583 in 1884, and ranked #687 in 1889.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1889 | #687 |
| 1888 | #793 |
| 1887 | #788 |
| 1886 | #633 |
| 1885 | #921 |
| 1884 | #583 |
| 1883 | #920 |
| 1882 | #678 |
| 1880 | #628 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Zoa fell outside the top 1,000.
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quick answers about Zoa
What does the name Zoa mean?
Zoa means “life, living being”.
What is the origin of the name Zoa?
Zoa comes from the Greek naming tradition.
How popular is the name Zoa?
Zoa ranked #687 in the US in 1889, according to Social Security data.
Is Zoa a boy or girl name?
Zoa is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Zoa?
Zoa is pronounced ZOH-uh, with 2 syllables.
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