About the name Zoe
Zoe is simply the Greek word for life, taken up by early Christians in Alexandria as their translation of Eve. It has been a dependable US top-fifty name since the 1990s, with the Zoey respelling running close behind it the whole way.
Zoe is a girl name of Greek origin, pronounced ZOH-ee. On the NameRarity scale it scores 14 out of 100, which places it in the very popular band — a chart-topping name. Common on class registers and in headlines alike. Its strongest period was the 2000s.
Name facts at a glance
How popular is Zoe?
Zoe sits at approximately #43 in recent US rankings. Roughly 2,750 people per million carry it — about 1 in 364. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 3.
Famous people named Zoe
- Zoë KravitzAmerican actress and musician
- Zoe SaldañaAmerican actress
Spellings and variants of Zoe
Names similar to Zoe
Chloe
KLO-ee
Blooming, young green shoot
Cora
KOR-ah
Maiden
Iris
EYE-riss
Rainbow, messenger of the gods
Elena
eh-LAY-nah
Torch, shining light
Katherine
KATH-rin
Pure
Calliope
kah-LY-oh-pee
Beautiful voice
Tessa
TESS-ah
Harvester; late summer
Thea
THEE-ah
Goddess, divine
Zoe — frequently asked questions
What does the name Zoe mean?
Zoe means "Life". It is a name of Greek origin, most often given to a girl.
How do you pronounce Zoe?
Zoe is pronounced ZOH-ee, with 1 syllable.
How rare is the name Zoe?
Zoe scores 14 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very popular. Roughly 1 in every 364 people carry it — about 2,750 per million.
What is the numerology number for Zoe?
Zoe carries the expression number 1, known as The Pioneer. Its soul urge number is 11 and its personality number is 8.
What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Zoe?
The lucky number for Zoe is 1 (with 10, 19, 28 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Sunlit Gold. The traditional lucky day is Sunday and the associated gemstone is Ruby.
Is Zoe a popular name?
Zoe currently sits around rank #43 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2000s.