Slavic · girl

Zoya

A familiar name with a nostalgic, vintage feel.

Rank 2024

#974

Trend

falling

Band

rare

Styles

short · vintage

Meaning

Life, from the Greek (Slavic form of Zoe)

Zoya is a rare girl name with Slavic roots. In 2024, 266 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #974 nationally, and it has been gently easing in recent years. Its style leans short, vintage — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.

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About Slavic names

Slavic names span a wide family of languages, from Polish and Czech to Russian and Ukrainian, and many are built from hopeful elements — peace, glory, love, gift. The tradition is famous for its nicknames: nearly every formal name unfolds into a string of affectionate forms, so a Nadia may also be a Nadya, Nadenka, or Nadi at home.

Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.

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