zoey

Pronunciation
ZOH-ee

Gender
female

Origin

Greek

Ranking

  51 (as of 2023)

Meaning: Life

Zoey, a variant of Zoe, comes from the Greek word zoe, meaning "life." It debuted on the Social Security Administration's top 1,000 for girl names in 1995 and was a top-250 girl's name by 2003. Zoey continued to rise and has now been a top-100 girl's name every year since 2008. It's also the name "Bringing Up Bates" star Alyssa Bates Webster gave her daughter Zoey Joey, born in 2018.

Famous People Named Zoey

  Zoey Deutch

  Actress known for her roles in family-friendly films and TV shows.

  Zoey Tur

  Pioneering helicopter pilot and journalist.

  Zoey Redbird

  Fictional character from the 'House of Night' series known for her bravery.

  Zoey Bartlet

  Fictional character from 'The West Wing', known for her intelligence and compassion.

  Zoey Johnson

  Character from 'Black-ish' and 'Grown-ish', known for her creativity and determination.

  Zoey 101

  TV show character known for her leadership and friendship.

  Zoey Brooks

  Main character in 'Zoey 101', known for her problem-solving skills.

  Zoey Deschanel

  Actress and singer known for her quirky and positive roles.

  Zoey Luna

  Actress and transgender rights activist.

  Zoey Saldana

  Actress known for her roles in 'Avatar' and 'Guardians of the Galaxy'.

Famous Media with people Named Zoey

    Zoey 101

    A TV show about a girl named Zoey and her adventures at a boarding school.  

    Zoey and Sassafras

    A book series where Zoey uses science to help magical animals.  

    Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist

    A TV show where Zoey hears people's innermost thoughts through songs.  

    Zoey the Zebra

    A children's book character who learns about friendship and diversity.  

    Zoey the Fairy

    A fairy character from a magical children's book series.  

    Zoey's Zoo

    A cartoon about a girl named Zoey who runs a zoo with her animal friends.  

    Zoey's Magical Adventures

    A series of books about Zoey exploring magical lands.  

    Zoey's Secret Garden

    A book about Zoey discovering a hidden garden full of wonders.  

    Zoey's Time Travel

    A children's book about Zoey traveling through time and learning history.  

    Zoey's Cooking Show

    A fun TV show where Zoey teaches kids how to cook simple meals.