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Zoa
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Pronounced ZOH-ah /ˈzoʊ.ə/Medium
Meaning: A form of Zoe — from Greek zoe, 'life'Low
In 30 seconds: Life: Zoa is a form of Zoe. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'ZOH-ah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA form of Zoe — from Greek zoe, 'life'
U.S. rank (2024)#7220 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 597
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
Zoa is a form of Zoe — from Greek zoe, 'life' (the word early Greek-speaking Jews and Christians chose to render Eve, 'mother of all living'). A crisp, modern name (said 'ZOH-ah').
In the U.S. it registers thinly. Rare, life at the root, and modern.
Did you know? Zoe comes from Greek zoe, 'life' — and Zoa is a short form of it, crisp and modern (the form is uncommon, which we note; said 'ZOH-ah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Zoe — Greek etymology
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Zoa mean?
Zoa is a form of Zoe — Greek 'life'.
How do you pronounce Zoa?
It's said ZOH-ah /ˈzoʊ.ə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Zoa a boy or girl name?
Zoa is a girl's name.
How popular is Zoa?
Zoa is a very rare name in the U.S.