Zoya

Meaning of Zoya

Zoya means "life". It's like saying the baby is full of life and energy.

Zoya has Russian roots — browse every Russian baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Zoya

After ranking as high as #791 in 2022, Zoya has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Zoya

• Zoe Saldana
  Actress, "Avatar", "Guardians of the Galaxy"
• Zoë Kravitz
  Actress, "Big Little Lies"
• Zoë Wanamaker
  Actress, "Harry Potter"
• Zoe Perry
  Actress, "Young Sheldon"
• Zoya Akhtar
  Indian film director, screenwriter

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Questions about the name Zoya

What does the name Zoya mean?

Zoya means zoya means "life". it's like saying the baby is full of life and energy, and it comes from Russian origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Zoya?

Zoya did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Zoya most popular?

Zoya peaked at #791 in 2022.