Zoe
Greek girl's name meaning “life”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- life
- Syllables
- 1
- Letters
- 3
- US rank (2023)
- #37
- Born in 2023
- 5,188
- Peak year
- 2024 (#29)
Meaning & origin
Zoe is the Greek word for 'life'. Greek-speaking Jews used it to translate the name Eve, and it has been in use since the early Christian era.
Is Zoe a Greek name?
Yes — Zoe is a Greek name meaning "life". Zoe is the Greek word for 'life'. Greek-speaking Jews used it to translate the name Eve, and it has been in use since the early Christian era.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Zoe ranked #37 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 5,188 US girls were given the name Zoe.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #29 in 2024
“Unranked” means Zoe was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more girl names starting with Z.
How to spell Zoe
Zoe is spelled Z-O-E — 3 letters and 1 syllable. Alternative spellings people use include Zoey, Zoie.
Variants
Zoey, Zoie
Zoe: frequently asked questions
What does the name Zoe mean?
Zoe is a Greek name meaning "life". Zoe is the Greek word for 'life'. Greek-speaking Jews used it to translate the name Eve, and it has been in use since the early Christian era.
Where does the name Zoe come from?
Zoe is of Greek origin. Zoe is the Greek word for 'life'. Greek-speaking Jews used it to translate the name Eve, and it has been in use since the early Christian era.
Is Zoe a boy or a girl name?
Zoe is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Zoe?
In 2023, 5,188 US girls were given the name Zoe.
Is Zoe a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Zoe ranked #37 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you spell Zoe?
Zoe is spelled Z-O-E. Related spellings include Zoey, Zoie.
What is Zoe short for?
Zoe is often used as a short form of Zoey or Zoie, though it is also given as a full name in its own right.
How common is the name Zoe?
In 2023, 5,188 US girls were given the name Zoe. In the latest US data, Zoe ranked #37 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
Is Zoe a Greek name?
Yes — Zoe is a Greek name meaning "life". Zoe is the Greek word for 'life'. Greek-speaking Jews used it to translate the name Eve, and it has been in use since the early Christian era.
What does Zoe mean in Greek?
In Greek, Zoe means "life". Zoe is the Greek word for 'life'. Greek-speaking Jews used it to translate the name Eve, and it has been in use since the early Christian era.