Zooey

Pronunciation: [ z-OH-ee ]

Zooey is a girl baby name. Ranked #29,425 in the US, popular nicknames include Zoo, Zoy, and Zooie.

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Girl Name #29,425 Most Popular Hidden Gem 5 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

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Meaning & Origin

Zooey is a girl name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced z-OH-ee.

Parents who love the name Zooey often also consider Seriya, Assetou, Prysilla .

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Historical Record

Zooey first appeared in US Social Security records in 2003.

Over 1,099 babies have been named Zooey in the United States since SSA records began.

Today, Zooey is past its peak , currently ranked #29,425 for girl names in the US .

Popularity Over Time

#29,425
Current Rank
Peaked 2012 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#29,425
Total SSA Count
6

Nicknames

Zoo Zoy Zooie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zooey

Is Zooey a boy or girl name?
Zooey is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Zooey?
Zooey is pronounced z-OH-ee.
How popular is the name Zooey?
Zooey is currently ranked #29425 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Zooey?
Common nicknames for Zooey include Zoo, Zoy, and Zooie.
Is Zooey a common or rare name?
Zooey is an uncommon name, ranked #29425 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
What girl names are similar to Zooey?
Zooey pairs well with Seriya, Assetou, Prysilla, Paje in style and sound.

About the Name Zooey

Zooey is a girl name .

Zooey is currently ranked #29,425 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Zooey include Zoo, Zoy, and Zooie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

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