Zoey

Meaning of Zoey

Zoey means "life". It's a variation of the Greek name Zoe.

Zoey has Greek roots — browse every Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Zoey

Zoey has held fairly steady, sitting around #69 in 2025 after peaking at #20 in 2012.

Notable people named Zoey

• Zooey Deschanel
  Actress, musician, and singer
• Zoë Kravitz
  Actress, singer, and model
• Zoey Deutch
  American actress and producer
• Zoë Saldana
  Actress in science fiction films
• Zoey Grossman
  Fashion and celebrity photographer

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Questions about the name Zoey

What does the name Zoey mean?

Zoey means zoey means "life". it's a variation of the greek name zoe, and it comes from Greek origins.

Is Zoey a boy's or a girl's name?

Zoey is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Zoey?

In 2025, Zoey ranked #69 for girls, down from #59 the year before.

When was Zoey most popular?

Zoey peaked at #20 in 2012.