Zoe: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: zo-he-h
Origin: Greece
gender-female

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 2 mins read
Region Origin: Southern Europe
Meaning: Life

Zoe is a gender-neutral name of Greek origin, meaning "life". The name has its roots in the third century when Alexandrian Jews translated the Hebrew name Eve to its Greek equivalent, Zoe. The name gained popularity among early Christians, who associated its meaning with eternal life. Today, Zoe is a popular name for girls in many countries, ranking among the top 100 names for girls born in the United States since 2000. It is also well used in other English-speaking countries, including Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, as well as in countries such as Belgium, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, and Switzerland.

Zoe Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Zoe is currently #40 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Zoe is currently #17 on Kiindred Girl Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Zoe is currently #19 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-female Girl Nature: Zoe is currently #11 on Kiindred Girl Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Zoe is currently #39 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-female Girl Unique: Zoe is currently #17 on Kiindred Girl Unique Names

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Famous People Named Zoe

This section lists notable individuals and public figures named Zoe, showcasing their achievements and contributions in various fields.

  • Zoe Saldana: Zoe Saldana is an American actress known for her roles in "Avatar," "Guardians of the Galaxy," and "Star Trek."
  • Zoe Kravitz: Zoe Kravitz is an American actress, singer, and model known for her roles in "Big Little Lies," "Mad Max
  • Zoe Lister-Jones: Zoe Lister-Jones is an American actress, producer, director, and writer known for her roles in "Life in Pieces" and "New Girl."
  • Zoe Ball: Zoe Ball is an English television and radio personality known for her work on "BBC Radio 1" and "BBC Radio 2," as well as hosting "Strictly Come Dancing
  • Zoe Kazan: Zoe Kazan is an American actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her roles in "Ruby Sparks," "The Big Sick," and "Olive Kitteridge."

 

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