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.
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.
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:
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