Zoey: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced ZOH-ee · 2 syllables
Zoey means “life”, from Greek.
A given name from Ancient Greek, a phonetic spelling of Zoe.
- Meaning
- life
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- ZOH-ee
- US rank (2025)
- #69
- US babies a year
- about 4,169 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2010
How popular is Zoey?
Zoey was the #69 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,433 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 41% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #69 |
| England & Wales | #505 |
| Scotland | #209 |
| Northern Ireland | #246 |
| Ireland | #168 |
| France | #811 |
| Canada | #75 |
| Australia | #141 |
How old are people named Zoey?
Half of US adults named Zoey are older than 21; most are between 18 and 30. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Zoey
What does the name Zoey mean?
Zoey means “life”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce Zoey?
Zoey is pronounced ZOH-ee.
How popular is the name Zoey?
Zoey was the #69 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,433 babies. It’s used less than it was: down 41% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.
How old are people named Zoey?
Half of US adults named Zoey are older than 21. Most are between 18 and 30.