Zoe
Zoe is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “life.” It ranked #31 in the United States in 2025. From the Greek 'zoe' meaning life.
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how do you pronounce Zoe?
ZOH-ee
where does the name Zoe come from?
From the Greek ζωή, meaning life. Hellenistic Jewish translators used it to render Eve's name in the Greek Old Testament, since the Hebrew Chava also means life — so Zoe and Eve are the same name in two languages.
It was used by early Greek-speaking Christians as a translation of the Hebrew name Eve. Popular in both ancient and modern times across many cultures.
how popular is this name?
Zoe has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 117 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 29. It peaked at #29 in 2024, and ranked #31 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #31 |
| 2024 | #29 |
| 2023 | #36 |
| 2022 | #38 |
| 2021 | #42 |
| 2020 | #40 |
| 2019 | #38 |
| 2018 | #40 |
| 2017 | #41 |
| 2016 | #35 |
| 2010 | #31 |
| 2000 | #82 |
| 1990 | #503 |
| 1970 | #961 |
| 1960 | #987 |
| 1940 | #971 |
| 1920 | #814 |
| 1910 | #723 |
| 1900 | #705 |
| 1890 | #384 |
| 1880 | #333 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Zoe fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Zoe
That translation choice is why Zoe was taken up by early Christians in Alexandria, and two Byzantine empresses bore it, including Zoe Porphyrogenita, who ruled in her own right in the eleventh century. The name was almost unknown in English before the nineteenth century and rose steeply from the 1970s onward.
who are famous people named Zoe?
- Zoe Saldana (actress)
- Zoe Kravitz (actress)
- Zoe Ball (television presenter)
what are the nicknames and variants of Zoe?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Zoe?
what names go well with Zoe?
Sibling names that share Zoe's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Zoe
What does the name Zoe mean?
Zoe means “life”.
What is the origin of the name Zoe?
Zoe comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Zoey, Zoë and Zoya.
How popular is the name Zoe?
Zoe ranked #31 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2024, at #29, and it has spent 117 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Zoe a boy or girl name?
Zoe is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Zoe?
Zoe is pronounced ZOH-ee, with 2 syllables.
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