US Popularity:1506
Origin:Russian
Other Origin(s):Slavic, Greek
Meaning:life
Welcome baby into the world with the feminine name Zoya. This moniker is Russian in origin and serves as a Slavic variant of the Greek name Zoe, which means "life". This can always remind your little one to enjoy each moment of life to the fullest. With its -ya ending, it has a adorable sound and is a great way to celebrate baby’s much-welcomed arrival on planet Earth.
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Zoya Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Zoya is currently #760 on The Bump
Girl:Zoya is currently #333 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Zoya is currently #1506 in U.S. births
Girl:Zoya is currently #579 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#1506
in 2022
+ 336
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data

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Sources

  • 100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 321

  • Behind the Name, Zoya, November 2020

  • WordSense, Зоя

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Zoe

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