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Origin, Meaning, And History Of Zoey

The beautiful name Zoey primarily originated from ancient Greece.The literal meaning of Zoey is ‘life,’ ‘alive,’ ‘to breathe,’ or ‘to live.’ In addition, biblical meaning addresses ‘an eternal life’ or ‘a soulful being. In other words, it defines a woman of strong will and resilience. Over the period, the Americans used the name for naming their girl child vividly.

As Roman history suggests, Saint Zoe was a noblewoman famous for glorifying Jesus during the dictatorship of Emperor Diocletian.

3世纪后,这个名字已经variedly translated as Zoe, Zoi, Zoya, Zoh, Zoee, Zoie, and many more for considering the first name of a female. While Zoey, Zoe, and Zoie are the terms used in English, the exact meaning is being referred to as Zoja in Croatia, Lithuania, and certain other countries, and Zoya in Russia, Ukraine, and Bulgaria.

The name has appeared in several movies, TV series, and the entertainment world.Zoeywas a character from ‘Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer: The Movie,’ who was portrayed as the love interest of Rudolph. Besides, Jennifer Morrison played the character ofZoey Piersonin ‘How I Met Your Mother,’ the famous American sitcom. It is hard to forgetZoe, the female protagonist of ‘The Back-up Plan,’ the American romantic comedy played by Jennifer Lopez. The name is again found in the 2020’s Netflix tv-series ‘StarBeam’ whereZoey, the main character, is a young superhero.

The variation of the name has been used in many books, cultures, and literature pieces such as ‘Zoe and Beans,’ the popular children’s book series, the leading character of the book ‘Franny and Zooey’ and in the TV show ‘Zoey 101.’

Zoey has been overly adopted and loved by US parents ever since the 2000s for its saintly and graceful interpretation.

Zoey

Meaning Life; To breathe

Gender Girl

Religion 基督教,希腊

Origin Greek

How To Pronounce Zoey?

Zoey On The Popularity Chart

Zoey has become familiar among the US population since 2000. Have a glimpse of the growth of this name in the following chart.

Popularity Over Time

Zoey, the name, was most popular during 2010-2020. According to the data given by Social Security Administration, in 2012, almost 7,476 per million babies were named Zoey. Check out the given chart to learn more about the popularity of this name over the years.

Rank Over Time

Zoey is found to be ranking well since 2000, which later gained more popularity with a higher rank during 2010-2020. The following chart shows the rise of this name.

Names With Similar Sound As Zoey

Do you like how chic the name Zoey sounds? Check out these names to findm more such names.

Zafirah Zaha Zaila Zainab Zali Zilya Zoe Zoi Zoie Zoja

Popular Sibling Names For Zoey

If you are looking for some matching sibling names that resonate with Zoey, check our suggestions here.

Boy Sibling Names For Zoey

Find matching brother names for Zoey and create a wonderful team of siblings.

Zaabit Zaad Zaafer Zaahid Zaahir Zaal Zaarib Zabel Zabir Zacchaeus

Girl Sibling Names For Zoey

Looking for some suitable sister names for Zoey? Check out our collection of beautiful and unique names.

Zaaei Zaafarani Zaafirah Zaanjar Zabeth Zabian Zabrina Zadie Zafirah Zagorka

Other Popular Names Beginning With Z

Looking for more baby names starting with the letter Z to resonate with your family’s naming tradition or to rhyme with the sibling names? Find a range of alternative names starting with this letter.

Zaaei Zaafarani Zaafirah Zaanjar Zabeth Zabian Zabrina Zadie Zafirah Zagorka

Names With Similar Meaning As Zoey

Like the refreshing meaning of the beautiful name Zoey? Find more names with similar meanings and choose the one your heart votes for.

Zaaei Zaha Zakia Zakiyah Zakiyyah Zeyo Zikiya Zissa Zoe Zoi

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常见问题

1. Is Zoey a religious name?

Zoey is a variant ofZoe. Hellenized Jews have adopted Zoe as an equivalent name for Eve. Furthermore, it has been borne by two early Christian saints. While its original meaning may not be inherently religious, the name gains religious significance due to its historical associations with religious figures and texts.

2. Is Zoey a popular name?

Zoey is a playful name used as a given name in several cultures and regions, including Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the US. It is believed that the name gained popularity due to its appearance in movies, series, and popular culture. Some sources suggest Zoey gained popularity from the American comedy TV show ‘Zoey 101.’ The show aired between 2005 and 2008, and Jamie Lynn Spears played the role of Joey Brooks. In 2022, Zoey ranked among the top 50 baby names in the US, indicating the name has become quite famous among parents in the US (1).

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1. Popularity of name Zoey.
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Shikha is a writer-turned-editor at MomJunction, with over seven years of experience in the field of content. Having done a certification in Relationship Coaching, her core interest lies in writing articles that guide couples through their courtship to marriage and parenthood. She also specializes in baby names. A postgraduate in Human Resources from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, she likes understanding...more