Clea vs Zoi

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clea

Girl #5,323 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"short form of Cleopatra"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French English Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,323
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Clee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Zoi

Girl #5,263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,263
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zo

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clea Rank #5,323
Zoi Rank #5,263

Zoi is more popular, ranked #5263 vs #5323 for Clea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clea ___

  • Clea Rose
  • Clea Jane
  • Clea Marie
  • Clea Anne
  • Clea Belle
  • Clea Elise

Zoi ___

  • Zoi Marie
  • Zoi Anne
  • Zoi Elizabeth
  • Zoi Rose
  • Zoi Renee
  • Zoi Elaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Clea

Orion Daphne Phoebe Felix Iris

If you choose Zoi

Nico Leo Mia Thea Eli

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clea or Zoi more popular?

Zoi is more popular, ranked #5263 compared to Clea at #5323 in the United States.

What do Clea and Zoi mean?

Clea means "short form of Cleopatra" (Greek origin). Zoi means "life" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Clea and Zoi boy or girl names?

Clea is primarily a girl name. Zoi is primarily a girl name.

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