Girl
Greek
2 syllables
Zoey
ZOH-ee
/ˈzoʊiː/
"Full of life" — a name of vibrant energy and joyful spirit
Zoey is the modernized spelling of the ancient Greek name Zoe, meaning simply 'life'. The name was used in early Christian communities as a translation of the Hebrew name Eve. Zoey carries the same beautiful meaning but with a distinctly contemporary feel — the -ey spelling gives it freshness and visual energy. It's a name that vibrates with positivity, warmth, and the joy of being alive. Fun, friendly, and full of spirit, Zoey has been consistently popular since the early 2000s.
Quick Facts
Letters4
SyllablesZo-ey
GenderGirl
OriginGreek
Root WordZoe
MeaningLife
PopularityVery Popular
Peak Year2020
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayMay 2
Nicknames
ZoZee
About the Name Zoey
Zoey means 'life', from the ancient Greek word zoe. It was used in early Christianity as a translation of the Hebrew name Eve.
They mean the same thing and are considered variants of the same name. Zoey is the more modern American spelling; Zoe is the classic Greek form.
Yes — Zoey has been consistently in the US top 30 girl names since the early 2010s.
Zoey Grace, Zoey Marie, Zoey Rose, and Zoey Ann are all lovely combinations.
Zoey names are often associated with vibrant, outgoing, and warm personalities — people who love life and spread joy.
Personality of Zoey
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Zoey
creativity
85%
elegance
72%
independence
88%
intelligence
80%
strength
82%
warmth
92%
Famous People Named Zoey
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Zooey Deschanel
American actress and musician, known for New Girl and 500 Days of Summer
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Zoey Deutch
American actress known for films including Set It Up
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Zoe Kravitz
American actress, daughter of Lenny Kravitz, known for Batman and Big Little Lies
Middle Names for Zoey
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Zoey
Zoey Grace
Zoey Marie
Zoey Rose
Zoey Ann
Zoey Lynn
Zoey Belle
Zoey Elise
Zoey Joy
Zoey Kate
Zoey Nicole
Names Similar to Zoey
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History of Zoey
Early Christian era
Zoe used as translation of Eve ('life') among early Greek-speaking Christians
978–1050
Empress Zoe of Byzantium rules, giving the name imperial prestige
1990s
Zoey spelling emerges as a popular American variant
2000
Zoey 101 and other pop culture uses propel the name into mainstream
2020
Zoey peaks in the US top-30, confirming its generational status
Numerology & Symbolism of Zoey
8
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Gemini
3
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Yellow
💎
Lucky Stone
Citrine
🌸
Lucky Flower
Sunflower
Zoey Around the World
How Zoey is written in different languages and scripts
زوي
Arabic
ゾーイ
Japanese
Зои
Russian
조이
Korean
佐伊
Chinese
Ζωή
Greek
ज़ोई
Hindi
זואי
Hebrew
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