Zooey

Q: What is the origin of Zooey?

Zooey is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Zooey a girl name?

Zooey is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Life"

An English diminutive linked to Zoe, popularized as a distinctive spelling while keeping the Greek semantic core.

Themes:lifegreeknicknamemodern

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Popularity History of Zooey

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#15234Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Zooey did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Zooey Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Zooey.

8 ideas

zooy

Nickname

zooe

Nickname

zie

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ooey

Nickname

oeyy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Zooey

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Zooey mean?

Zooey means "Life". An English diminutive linked to Zoe, popularized as a distinctive spelling while keeping the Greek semantic core.

What is the origin of Zooey?

Zooey is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Zooey?

According to the latest SSA data, Zooey is currently ranked #15234 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Zooey a girl name?

Zooey is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Zooey?

Popular nicknames for Zooey include zooy, zooe, zie, zy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Zooey?

There are many names similar to Zooey in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, English

Syllables1

Length5 letters

US Rank#15234

Trend↓ Falling

Starts withZ

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

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