Zoja

♀ Girl

How to Pronounce Zoja

Pronounced ZOH-yah /ˈzoʊ.jə/Medium

Meaning: The Polish and wider Slavic form of Zoe, from the Greek zoe, 'life' (the -j- sounds like a 'y'). A luminous classic in Slavic dress, noted honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A Slavic form of Zoe: Zoja means 'life' (said 'ZOH-yah'). Luminous and rare.

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Origin MediumPolish, Slavic

MeaningThe Polish and wider Slavic form of Zoe, from the Greek zoe, 'life' (the -j- sounds like a 'y'). A luminous classic in Slavic dress, noted honestly.

U.S. rank (2022)#15282 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2021

Total births (all-time)≈ 22

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

Zoja carries the Greek Zoe ('life') into Polish and Slavic spelling, where the -j- reads as a 'y.' It keeps the classic's bright meaning while feeling distinctly Central-European. Rare in the U.S. (said 'ZOH-yah').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely, more familiar in Poland and the Balkans. Rare, luminous, and classic.

Did you know? Zoja is the Polish/Slavic form of Zoe — from the Greek zoe, 'life' — with the -j- sounded as a 'y'; a luminous classic in Slavic dress, noted honestly (said 'ZOH-yah').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Zoja — Polish/Slavic form of Zoe; Greek 'life'

Variations

ZoeZoyaZosia

Nicknames

ZosiaZizi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zoja mean?

Zoja is the Polish/Slavic form of Zoe, from the Greek zoe, 'life.'

How do you pronounce Zoja?

It's said ZOH-yah /ˈzoʊ.jə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Zoja a girl's name?

Zoja is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Zoja?

Zoja is an extremely rare name in the U.S.