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At a Glance: Name: Zoe – Meaning: life – Origin: Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ZOH-ee
Zoe is a Greek name that means life, pronounced ZOH-ee. It has a vintage warmth to it, the kind of name that feels rooted in the past while still sounding right at home today. If you want something short, classic, and full of meaning, Zoe fits the bill.
Meaning & Origin of Zoe
Meaning: Life.
Origin: Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Zoe
Phonetic: ZOH-ee IPA: /ˈzoʊi/
Popularity of Zoe
Zoe hit #29 in 2024, with 5,719 girls given the name that year — and that's its highest rank on record since the SSA started tracking names back in 1880.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Zoe mean?
Life. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Zoe)
How do you pronounce Zoe?
Zoe is pronounced ZOH-ee (IPA: /ˈzoʊi/).
Is Zoe a popular name right now?
Zoe is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #29 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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