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Zoa

“Zoa is derived from the Greek word "zōon" (ζῷον), meaning "animal" or "living being," and is sometimes used as a diminutive or standalone name with life-affirming connotations.”

Greek · Girl · 1 syllable

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#6,542
TrendRevival
Peak year2023
Syllables1
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
CultureWestern
Letters3
Numerology6 Chaldean 6
Global rank#308

Popularity over time

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Zoa

Zoa is derived from the Greek word "zōon" (ζῷον), meaning "animal" or "living being," and is sometimes used as a diminutive or standalone name with life-affirming connotations.

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Etymology

Zoa is derived from the Greek word "zōon" (ζῷον), meaning "animal" or "living being," and is sometimes used as a diminutive or standalone name with life-affirming connotations. The name is primarily used in Greek and modern Western cultures, with historical roots in ancient Greek philosophy and biology, though it remains relatively uncommon as a given name.

Zoa currently ranks #6,542 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.

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