Zoey

zo-ee

Spelling variation of Zoe

"life"

Updated Wed Nov 29 2023

Zoey Origin and Meaning

The name Zoey is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning "life".

Zoey is a modern spelling variation of Zoe, the Greek Jewish translation of Eve. Despite its Jewish origins, Zoe was historically more popular among Christians. Two early saints were named Zoe—Saint Zoe of Rome and Saint Zoe of Pamphylia.

Zoey has been a consistent favorite for girls in the 21st century, its kinship with Joey giving it a tomboyish feel. Zoey is now the most popular form of the name while Zoie is a US Top 1000 name as well. Zoey has become a screenwriters' fave, with characters by that name appearing on Zoey 101, Nurse Jackie and The West Wing.

# 45 in the US

Zoey Rank in US Top 1000

# 368 on Nameberry

Zoey Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

Zoey Popularity

45US2022
368Nameberry2023
21Future2028
475England2021
100Ireland2016
100Australia2021
93New Zealand2022
93Germany2016
14Dogs2021
26Cats2020
42Canada2022

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Famous People Named Zoey

Zoey Christina Ball (b. 2018)daughter of NBA player Lonzo Ball
Zoey Francis Thompson DeutchAmerican actress
Zoey Ivory (van der Koelen)Dutch model; Miss Nederland 2016
(Hanna) Zoey TurAmerican broadcaster
Zoey Deanpen name for American authors of The A,List series
Zoey Arizona GrenierAmerican beauty queen; Miss Alaska 2015
ZoeyJapanese pop singer
Zoey Brown (b. 1999)daughter of TV chef Alton Brown
Zoe "Zoey" Taylor (b. 2006)daughter of NFL player Jason Taylor
Zoey Klein (adopted 2013)daughter of reality TV personalities Jen Arnold and Bill Klein of "The Little Couple"
Zoey Joy Webster (b. 2018)daughter of American reality television personalities John and Alyssa Webster of Bringing Up Bates

Zoey Glenn GoralskiAmerican soccer player

Zoey in Pop Culture

Zoey Johnsoncharacter on TV's "Black,ish"
Zoey Brooksmain character on TV's "Zoey 101"
Zoey Woodbinedaughter on TV's "Cybill"
Zoey Montgomery aka Zoey Redbirdmain vampire in the House of Night series by P.C. and Kristin Cast
Zoey Sandincharacter in movie "The Purge"
Zoey Piersoncharacter on TV's "How I Met Your Mother"
Zoeydog of American YouTuber and musician Charles Trippy
Zoey Barkowcharacter on TV's "Nurse Jackie"
Zoey Valentinecharacter from "The Awakened" by Sara Elizabeth Santana
Zoeydaughter on TV's 'Terranova'
Zoeycharacter in Pokemon video games

Zoey Hansoncharacter in anime "Tokyo Mew Mew"
Zoeycharacter in video game "Left 4 Dead"
Zoey Howzercharacter in animated series "The Proud Family"
Zoey Andatacharacter on TV's "FlashForward"
Zoey Patricia Bartletcharacter on TV's "The West Wing"
Zoey Stevensmain character in TV movie "Zapped"
Zoey Cartercharacter in TV movie "The Secret Life of Zoey"
Zoeyorangutan in children's book "Zoey & Me" by Mallory Lewis
Zoey Van GoeyScottish indie pop band
Zoeycharacter in Aphmau's YouTube series

Zoey Clarkemain character in NBC's "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist"