Zoya Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Russian
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Zoya means 'life' or 'alive'.
Meaning of the Name Zoya
Zoya is a feminine name of Russian origin. It is derived from the Russian word 'zoy' which means 'life'. Zoya also has Persian roots and means 'alive' or 'full of life'. It is a popular name among Slavic cultures and is often associated with strength and vitality.
Popularity of the Name Zoya
The popularity for the name Zoya peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 358 births, which ranked number 1,510 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Zoya had the most female births in 2022 with 358, which ranked number 787 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Zoya has increased sharply over the last ten years from 147 births to 358 births, an increase of 143.54%. Among females, Zoya has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 147 births to 358 births, an increase of 143.54%.
Nationwide Popularity of Zoya
- 20 Year Trend of Zoya: 506.78%
- 10 Year Trend of Zoya: 143.54%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Zoya: 143.54%
Popularity of Zoya by State
Among females, Zoya was most popular in Northeastern states with 93 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 57 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Zoya. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 57 | 607 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 683 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 986 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 673 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 852 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 548 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 468 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 803 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 606 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 876 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 717 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 49 | 350 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1240 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 739 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 42 | 762 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 405 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 628 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 637 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Zoya
- Total Births of Zoya: 391 (9.31%)
- Female Births of Zoya: 391 (9.31%)
Given the upward trend of Zoya over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 9.31% increase in total births, for a total of 391 births in 2024. For Females, births for Zoya have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 391 female births in 2024, an increase of 9.31%.