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The baby name zoiya is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ZOY-uh (IPA: /ˈzɔɪə/); sometimes ZOH-yah (IPA: /ˈzoʊjə/).

zoiya is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: ZOY-uh (IPA: /ˈzɔɪə/); sometimes ZOH-yah (IPA: /ˈzoʊjə/)

What is the meaning of the name zoiya ?

The baby name zoiya is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced ZOY-uh (IPA: /ˈzɔɪə/); sometimes ZOH-yah (IPA: /ˈzoʊjə/).

zoiya is Greek in Origin.

Zoiya is a modern transliteration of Zoya, the Slavic form of Greek Zoe, meaning “life” or “vitality.” Through Russian - where it appears as Зоя - the name spread widely across Eastern Europe, then entered Persian and Urdu usage as زویا, inspiring spellings that reflect South Asian phonetics such as Zoiya, Zoeya, and Zoyah. In many communities it is cherished for its bright, life-affirming sense and simple, lyrical sound.

Historical touchstones reinforce its appeal: early Christian martyrs named Zoe appear in Roman and Byzantine records, and in the 20th century Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya became a symbol of courage in Russia. Variants include Zoya, Zoia (Italian/Romanian), Zoja (Polish/Slovene/Serbo-Croatian), and related root name Zoe. Short forms and affectionate diminutives occur in Slavic languages (e.g., Zoyechka), while Zoiya remains especially common in South Asian naming registries.

zoiya is a rare name. Our records hold just 19 recorded uses, spread over 9 countries.

zoiya has the following similar or variant Names

zoiya – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
GR Girls 0 #249 1 6,293
KZ Girls 0 #331 2 5,862
RU Girls 0 #522 2 11,913
AE Girls 0 #597 1 20,968
IN Girls 0 #653 2 13,121
SA Girls 0 #1,008 7 25,931
DZ 0 #1,234 1 20,130
TR 0 #1,253 2 19,440

zoiya is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:

AE
BD
DZ
GR
IN

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People also ask about zoiya

zoiya is predominantly a girl's name.
zoiya is a 2 syllable name, pronounced ZOY-uh (IPA: /ˈzɔɪə/); sometimes ZOH-yah (IPA: /ˈzoʊjə/).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Zoya, Zoia, Zoë, Zoey, Zoie and Zoeya.
Across languages, zoiya has these equivalents: Zoe (Greek/English), Zoë (with dieresis), Zoya (Russian/Slavic), Zoia (Italian/Romanian).
zoiya is a name of Greek origin, traditionally used in Greece. It doesn't appear in the major international birth registries we track, but it is an established name within Greece and its diaspora communities.
Yes, quite. You won't see zoiya in the national name rankings we track, placing it firmly among the rare choices.