Zhoe

♀ Girl

Pronounced ZOH-ee /ˈzoʊ.i/Medium

Meaning: Read as a modern respelling of Zoe, from Greek zoe, 'life.' The added h is a stylistic touch rather than a traditional spelling, so the exact route is uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A fresh spin on a classic: Zhoe reads as Zoe, Greek for 'life' (said 'ZOH-ee'). The spelling route is uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowGreek, American

MeaningRead as a modern respelling of Zoe, from Greek zoe, 'life.' The added h is a stylistic touch rather than a traditional spelling, so the exact route is uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#13412 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2011

Total births (all-time)≈ 164

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Zhoe reads as a respelling of Zoe, from Greek zoe, 'life' — a name used by early Greek-speaking Christians as a rendering of Eve. The h is a modern flourish, so the spelling route is uncertain, which we note (said 'ZOH-ee').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., far behind Zoe and Zoey. Rare, bright, and familiar in sound.

Did you know? Zoe means 'life' in Greek — a name early Christians chose as a translation of Eve. Zhoe is a modern respelling of it, and the spelling route is uncertain, which we note (said 'ZOH-ee').

Overall data confidence 35%

References — Zhoe — Zoe respelling; Greek zoe 'life'

Variations

ZoeZoeyZoie

Nicknames

ZoZozo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zhoe mean?

Zhoe reads as a respelling of Zoe, Greek for 'life.' The spelling route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Zhoe?

It's said ZOH-ee /ˈzoʊ.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first, just like Zoe.

Is Zhoe a boy or girl name?

Zhoe is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Zhoe?

Zhoe is a very rare spelling for girls in the U.S., well behind Zoe and Zoey.