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Zoie

♀ Girl

Pronounced ZOH-ee /ˈzoʊ.iː/Low

Meaning: Life, living oneLow

In 30 seconds: Zoie is a variant spelling of Zoe the Greek name meaning life or living one. It was used by early Greek-speaking Christians as a translation of the Hebrew name Eve, making it a name with both Hellenic and biblical depth.
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningLife, living one
U.S. rank (2025)#1271 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births177 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 11,181

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619052025

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

Zoie is a variant spelling of Zoe from the Greek word for life. Zoe was adopted by Greek-speaking Christians as a name parallel to Eve. It was borne by two Byzantine empresses and has been used in Greece continuously since antiquity.

The Zoie spelling gives the classic Zoe a slightly more personalized distinctive look. Zoe itself has been surging in popularity in the 21st century as parents rediscover Greek names with clear beautiful meanings.

Did you know? Zoe was used by early Greek-speaking Christians as a translation of Eve, recognizing that both names carry the meaning of life. This connection gives Zoe/Zoie a profound dual heritage.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Zoe

Variations

ZoeZoeyZoeeZooey

Nicknames

Zo

Famous Bearers

  • ★Zoie Palmer (b. 1977)
    English-Canadian actress known for Lost Girl and Dark Matter

If you like Zoie…

Zoe— Standard Greek spelling
Zoey— Most popular American variant
Chloe— Greek name meaning blooming
Phoebe— Greek goddess name of similar ancient feel

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Frequently Asked

What does Zoie mean?

Zoie means life or living one from the Greek zoe, the same meaning as Eve in Hebrew.

Is Zoie the same as Zoe?

Yes, Zoie is a variant spelling of Zoe with an added i.

How do you pronounce Zoie?

Zoie is pronounced ZOH-ee with two syllables.

What names are similar to Zoie?

Similar names include Zoe, Zoey, Chloe, and Phoebe.

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