Zoie

Zoie is a girl name of Greek origin meaning “Life”, pronounced ZOH-ee. It ranked #1271 in the United States in 2025, given to 177 babies, and peaked at #554 in 2004. Common nicknames: Zo, Zozo.

GenderGirl
OriginGreek
MeaningLife
PronunciationZOH-ee

How popular is Zoie in the United States?

#1271Rank in 2025
177Births in 2025
#554 in 2004Peak Popularity
↓ Declining10-Year Trend

Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

What does Zoie mean, and where does it come from?

Zoie is a spelling of Zoe, the Greek word for life — the name early Greek-speaking Christians gave as a translation of Eve, who was the mother of all living. The -ie ending is an American variant that appeared in the records in 1905 and entered the top thousand in 1998, peaking in 2004 as Zoe itself climbed into the top forty. It has drifted back since, as alternative spellings usually do once the main form is everywhere.

How is Zoie used around the world?

Zoie is used in 4 languages worldwide, with 4+ international variants.

Languages
EnglishSwedishMoldovanWallachian dialect
Details

TypeFemale given name

International Variants
ZowieEnglish
Zoi
Zoia
ZoeEnglish

Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.

What are the nicknames for Zoie?

ZoZozo

Famous People Named Zoie

  • Zoie Palmer — Canadian actress
  • Zoe Saldaña — American actress, in the original spelling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Zoie mean?

Zoie is a girl name of Greek origin meaning "Life." Zoie is a spelling of Zoe, the Greek word for life — the name early Greek-speaking Christians gave as a translation of Eve, who was the mother of all living. The -ie ending is an American variant that appeared in the records in 1905 and entered the top thousand in 1998, peaking in 2004 as Zoe itself climbed into the top forty.

How do you pronounce Zoie?

Zoie is pronounced ZOH-ee. Common variations include Zoe, Zoey, Zoé.

Is Zoie a girl name?

Yes, Zoie is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Zo, Zozo.

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