Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Zoie
GirlGreek· “life (variant of Zoe)”
- Meaning
- life (variant of Zoe)
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- ZOH-ee
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #1,271
- US babies 2025
- 177
- Best rank
- #554 (2004)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Zoie
Zoie is a Greek name that means “life (variant of Zoe)”.
Zoie is a variant spelling of Zoe, from the Greek word zoe, meaning life. Zoe was used by Hellenistic Jews as a translation of Eve, and later by early Christians. It was borne by a Byzantine empress. The name became popular in the English-speaking world in the late twentieth century. The Zoie spelling offers a playful twist on the classic. It feels lively and bright, and it pairs well with longer middle names.
Popularity over time
Zoie first appears in US Social Security records in 1905. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 24 different years, starting in 1998. Its best national rank was #554 in 2004, and the most babies received it in 2006, when 531 were named Zoie. In 2025, 177 babies were named Zoie, and it ranked #1,271 nationally. That is 52% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #728 in 2000, #579 in 2010, and #1,271 in 2025. Of the 11,182 US girls named Zoie since records began, 42% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 3,971 babies. Since 2010, 5,224 more have been named Zoie.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Arely, Patience, Isis, Yazmin, and Rhianna.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Zoie ranked highest in South Carolina, Ohio, and Indiana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | #613 | 8 |
| Ohio | #877 | 11 |
| Indiana | #1031 | 6 |
| Tennessee | #1125 | 6 |
| North Carolina | #1137 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Zoie is usually pronounced ZOH-ee, with one syllable. It has four letters, starts with Z and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Zoie
A few middle names that flow with Zoie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Zoie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zoie mean?
Zoie is a Greek name that means “life (variant of Zoe)”.
What is the origin of the name Zoie?
Zoie has Greek roots. Zoie is a variant spelling of Zoe, from the Greek word zoe, meaning life.
Is Zoie a popular name?
Not especially. Zoie ranked #1,271 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Zoie a boy or girl name?
Zoie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Zoie?
Zoie is usually pronounced ZOH-ee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings