Zoey

The female first name Zoey means life. The name is the English or.

What does the name Zoey mean?

The female first name Zoey means life. The name is the English or American form of the girl's name Zoe, which comes from Ancient Greek and can be derived from the word zoe (ζωή) for 'life'. This more modern form has only been given to daughters by expecting parents in Germany since around the turn of the millennium. Other known variants of the name include Soey or, less commonly, Zooey.

How do you pronounce Zoey?

Sound & pronunciation of Zoey: The name Zoey is two to three syllables and softly modulated. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Zo-ey' [ˈzoːi] or in English [ˈzoʊ̯i], combining a rounded onset syllable with a bright ending. The open vowel sequence gives the name a sense of lightness. Zoey feels modern and lively - stylish, friendly, and present.

When is the name day of Zoey?

The name day for Zoey is May 2nd. This day is celebrated as a memorial day for the Christian martyr and saint Zoë.

Popularity

Zoey is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 192nd on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2013, reaching 88th place. In the last ten years, Zoey has been given as a first name about 4,600 times, placing it 149th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 132nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Soso / Soy / Zo / Zoe / Zoso / Zozo / Zy

Similar first names

Famous people

• Zoey (TV series: Zoey101 on Nick! Played by Jamie Lynn Spears)
• Zoey Dean (American author)
• Zoey Deutch (actress)
• Zoey Johnson (Main Character in the TV Show Grown-ish)
• Zoey Parker (cartoon character)
• Zoey Redbird (protagonist of the book series 'House of Night')
• Zoey Stieler (character from the animated series Horseland)
• Zooey Deschanel (actress, comedian)