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Zoie as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Zoie

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The baby name Zoie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ZOH-ee (IPA: /ˈzoʊ.i/).

Zoie is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: ZOH-ee (IPA: /ˈzoʊ.i/)

What is the meaning of the name Zoie ?

The baby name Zoie is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ZOH-ee (IPA: /ˈzoʊ.i/).

Zoie is Greek in Origin.

Zoie is a modern English respelling of Zoe (ZOH-ee), from Greek Zoe (Ζωή) meaning “life.” The name flourished in Christian Greek, borne by martyrs such as Saint Zoe of Rome (3rd century) and by Byzantine nobility, notably Empress Zoe Porphyrogenita (11th century). In the Greek Bible (Septuagint), Eve is named Zoe, “life,” reinforcing the name’s symbolism of vitality and spiritual life.

Zoie appears primarily in North America as a contemporary variant; Zoe/Zoë reentered English in the 19th century and surged in the late 20th–21st centuries, with Zoie rising alongside alternate spellings. Related forms include Zoe, Zoë (diaeresis), Zoé (French/Portuguese), Zoi (modern Greek), Zoya (Russian, Ukrainian), Zoia (Slavic/Romanian), and Zooey. Nicknames include Zo and Zozo. The name conveys brightness and resilience, offering a succinct, international choice with deep roots and an upbeat modern feel.

Zoie has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Zoie

Zoie Palmer Actor · Born 1977 · Canada Zoie Palmer is a Canadian actor best known for her role as Dr. Lauren Lewis in the popular TV series Lost Girl. She also appeared in the sci-fi series Dark Matter, playing the role of The Android. Born in 1977, she has become a familiar face in Canadian television and film.

Zoie – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
Sweden Girls 2021 #180 4 1,666
MO Girls 0 #241 11 7,056
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
Canada Girls 2024 #275 11 2,795
JM Girls 0 #276 3 7,507
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
HK 0 #322 27 8,483
DK Girls 0 #329 1 7,429
QA Girls 0 #343 1 15,378
CN Girls 0 #354 6 8,829
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
PT Boys 0 #381 1 7,951
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
PH Girls 0 #422 8 13,098
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
HK Girls 0 #444 174 16,104
RU Girls 0 #523 1 11,913
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
LB 0 #689 2 13,263
United States Girls 2024 #750 167 8,487
MY Girls 0 #983 12 24,821
BR Girls 0 #992 1 12,708
MY Boys 0 #1,181 2 25,439
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
ZA Girls 0 #1,234 3 25,928
TR 0 #1,254 1 19,440

Zoie is popular in 27 countries — most recent births per country:

Canada
United States
Sweden
Scotland, United Kingdom
BR

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People also ask about Zoie

Zoie is predominantly a girl's name.
Zoie is a 2 syllable name, pronounced ZOH-ee (IPA: /ˈzoʊ.i/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Zoe, Zoë, Zoey, Zooey, Zoi and Zoya.
Across languages, Zoie has these equivalents: Eve (Hebrew), Eva (Latin/various languages), Vita (Latin), Vivian/Viviana (Latin), Chava/Hava (Hebrew).
Yes — Zoie ranked #180 in Sweden in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Zoie ranks highest in Sweden (#180 in 2021).
Zoie's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #293 in 2014 to #275 in 2024 in Canada.
Yes — 1 notable people named Zoie are in our database, including Zoie Palmer (Actor).