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Zoila

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Pronounced ZOY-lah /ˈzɔɪ.lə/Medium

Meaning: The Spanish feminine of Zoilo — from Greek Zoilos, 'lively; full of life' (from zoe, 'life')Low

In 30 seconds: Lively; full of life: Zoila is Spanish, from Greek. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ZOY-lah').
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Origin LowGreek, Spanish
MeaningThe Spanish feminine of Zoilo — from Greek Zoilos, 'lively; full of life' (from zoe, 'life')
U.S. rank (2025)#5916 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1988
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,904

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198819112025

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

Zoila is the Spanish feminine of Zoilo — from Greek Zoilos, 'lively; full of life' (from zoe, 'life'). Long beloved in Latin America (borne by early martyrs). A crisp, classic name (said 'ZOY-lah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic families. Rare, lively-and-full-of-life at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Zoilos means 'lively; full of life' in Greek (from zoe, 'life') — Zoila is the Spanish feminine form, crisp and classic (said 'ZOY-lah').
Overall data confidence 46%
References — Zoila — Spanish, from Greek Zoilos

Variations

ZoylaZoilo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zoila mean?

Zoila is the Spanish Zoilo — Greek 'lively; full of life' (from zoe, 'life').

How do you pronounce Zoila?

It's said ZOY-lah /ˈzɔɪ.lə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zoila a boy or girl name?

Zoila is a girl's name.

How popular is Zoila?

Zoila is a rare name in the U.S.

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