Zoey name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name Zoey
Story and style
Zoey is a historic and traditional name for girls. It is usually linked to life, giving it a clear meaning without making the name feel too serious. It is connected to the older root name Zoe.
As a baby name, Zoey feels established and familiar without sounding too formal. It can stand on its own or sit beside longer related forms such as Zoey, Zoie. Because Zoey is already short, it does not really need a nickname, though Zo can work casually.
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Background notes
Meaning
Zoey is commonly used as a variant for Zoe. Zoe is usually linked with Life.
Origin
Zoey is used as a variant of Zoe. Zoey is commonly traced to Greek given name. It is associated with Greek roots. It is connected with the root name Zoe.
History and background
Zoey has older roots than many modern baby names, which helps explain why it can feel established rather than trend-made.
What style of name is Zoey?
Zoey has a historic, established feel without sounding overly formal. It sits naturally beside names like Zoe: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
Nicknames and variations
Zoey is often shortened to Zo.
Names similar to Zoey
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Zoey ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
Zoey was most recently listed at 99th in 2025, and appeared in the Australian top 100 in 5 of 18 years we currently cover.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 99th |
| 2024 | 72nd |
| 2023 | 86th |
| 2022 | Not in top 100 |
| 2021 | 98th |
| 2020 | 94th |
| 2019 | Not in top 100 |
| 2018 | Not in top 100 |
| 2017 | Not in top 100 |
| 2016 | Not in top 100 |
| 2015 | Not in top 100 |
| 2014 | Not in top 100 |
| 2013 | Not in top 100 |
| 2012 | Not in top 100 |
| 2011 | Not in top 100 |
| 2010 | Not in top 100 |
| 2009 | Not in top 100 |
| 2008 | Not in top 100 |