Girl · #5,520 in 2026

Zoa

Name: Popularity of the name Zoa in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Zoa, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#5,520

Peak Rank

#583 (2023)

Total Babies

642

5-Yr Trend

+72%

1880

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#583

Peak Rank

642

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Zoa

Zoa first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1880, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 29 Zoas were born — ranking #4,653 that year. As of 2026, Zoa ranks #5,520 for baby girls with 23 births, rising sharply (+72% over the past five years). In total, more than 642 Zoas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Zoa

Phonetically similar names — useful when Zoa is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Zoe
Zoey
Zia
Zoya
Zaya
Ziya
Csea
Zeya
Soa
Sowa
Soah
Xia

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Zoa

What does the name Zoa mean?

Zoa is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1880. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Zoa in 2026?

In 2026, Zoa ranks #5,520 among girls' names in the U.S., with 23 babies given the name that year.

When was Zoa most popular?

Zoa reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #583 that year with 29 babies given the name.

Is Zoa a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Zoa is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Zoa?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Zoa include Evaline, Nelia, Hildegarde. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Zoa

Zoa is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1880 and has accumulated 642 births in the dataset. Zoa's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #583. Use the chart and map above to compare Zoa's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.