Zoya
Zoya is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Life.
Origin and history
Zoya is a female name of Slavic and Russian origin derived from the Greek name Zoe, which means life. It has seen a steady rise in popularity in the United States in recent years, reaching the top 1000 names for girls. It is appreciated for its vibrant, concise sound and international appeal.
Popularity in the United States
4,885 babies in the United States have been named Zoya since 1880. It ranks #2504 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #876.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22 %)
- TX (14.9 %)
- NY (14.3 %)
- IL (6.9 %)
- VA (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 36 |
| 1990-2000 | 331 |
| 2000-2010 | 846 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,931 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,736 |
Famous people named Zoya
- Zoya Akhtar: Director, Screenwriter
- Zoya Kosmodemyanskaya: Partisan, National Hero
Fun facts
- Zoya is the Russian and Slavic adaptation of the ancient Greek name Zoe.
- Over a third of all U.S. births registered with the name Zoya have occurred since 2020.