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Zoei
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Pronounced ZOH-ee /ˈzoʊ.i/Medium
Meaning: -ei spelling of Zoe — from Greek zoe, 'life'Medium
In 30 seconds: Life: Zoei spells Zoe — 'life'. Crisp, bright, and warm (said 'ZOH-ee').
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Origin MediumGreek
Meaning-ei spelling of Zoe — from Greek zoe, 'life'
U.S. rank (2024)#5418 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 973
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
Zoei is a -ei spelling of Zoe — from Greek zoe, 'life' (used to translate Eve, 'life'; two early saints bore it). A crisp, bright, modern name; the -ei styling personalizes it (said 'ZOH-ee').
It registers thinly beside Zoe. Rare, life at the root, and bright.
Did you know? Zoe means 'life' in Greek (chosen by early Greek-speaking Jews to render Eve, 'life') — Zoei is a -ei spelling; crisp and bright.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Zoe — root etymology
Variations
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Zoei mean?
Zoei spells Zoe — Greek 'life'.
How do you pronounce Zoei?
It's said ZOH-ee /ˈzoʊ.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Zoei a boy or girl name?
Zoei is a girl's name.
How popular is Zoei?
Zoei is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Zoe is more common.