Zoii
A variant spelling of Zoe, a feminine name of Greek origin meaning "life".
Name Census estimates that about 160 living Americans carry the first name Zoii. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Zoii today is around 11 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Zoii births was 2017 (21 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Zoii. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
160
~ 1 in 2,142,215 Americans
Peak year
2017
21 babies that year
Average age
11
years old
2024 SSA rank
#17,647
Tracked since 2007
Popularity
Zoii: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Zoii from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 121 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Zoii by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Zoii during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Zoiis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Zoii
The name Zoii is a relatively modern invention, likely stemming from the late 20th century. It does not appear to have any direct linguistic roots or historical origins. The name seems to be a creative variation or respelling of the more common name Zoe, which has Greek origins meaning "life."
While the name Zoii itself does not have any recorded historical references or appearances in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its similarity to the Greek name Zoe means it may have been influenced by the historical and cultural significance of that name. Zoe was a popular name in ancient Greece and has been used throughout history by various notable figures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of a person named Zoii may be Zoii Triska, a Bulgarian singer and actress born in 1988. However, as a relatively modern name, there are likely few, if any, famous historical figures who bore this particular spelling.
It is worth noting that while the name Zoii may not have a rich historical background, its connection to the Greek name Zoe allows it to inherit some of the cultural and symbolic associations with life, vitality, and the natural world that the original Greek name represented.
Despite the lack of a deep historical lineage, the name Zoii has likely gained popularity in recent decades as a unique and creative twist on the more traditional Zoe. Its modern and distinctive spelling may appeal to parents seeking a name that stands out while still retaining a connection to its Greek roots.
People
Zoii + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Zoii as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with Z
Other first names starting with Z with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Zoii: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Zoii?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 160 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Zoii going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,142,215 US residents.
Is Zoii a common name?
We classify Zoii as "Very Rare". It ranks above 71.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 161 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Zoii most popular?
The single biggest year for Zoii was 2017, when 21 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Zoii is about 11 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Zoii a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Zoii in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.