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At a Glance: Name: Zoey – Meaning: life (via Zoë, from Greek ζωή) – Origin: Ancient Greek – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ZOH-ee
Zoey is the popular modern spelling of Zoë, a Greek name meaning "life," pronounced ZOH-ee. It's a classic, timeless-style girl's name, with U.S. records on it going back to 1967. If the Greek root and that clean, contemporary spelling both appeal to you, Zoey checks both boxes.
Meaning & Origin of Zoey
Meaning: Life (via zoë, from greek ζωή).
Origin: Ancient Greek.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Zoey
Phonetic: ZOH-ee IPA: /ˈzoʊi/
Popularity of Zoey
Zoey hit its high point at #20 in 2012, when 7,481 girls were given the name, and has since eased to #59 in 2024 with 3,600 babies named Zoey that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1967–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Zoey mean?
Life (via zoë, from greek ζωή). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Zoey)
How do you pronounce Zoey?
Zoey is pronounced ZOH-ee (IPA: /ˈzoʊi/).
Is Zoey a popular name right now?
Zoey peaked at #20 in 2012 and is ranked #59 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1967–2024.)
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