How Many People Are Named Zoa?
Complete statistics for the name Zoa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Zoa is a very rare female name, with only 256 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 1,289,040 Americans. The name saw its peak popularity in 2023 with 29 births, but most folks named Zoa are over 60.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 6 represents harmony and balance.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 75All 589 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Zoa Through the Generations
Zoa has been a name that has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly among younger generations. With 256 individuals named Zoa currently living in the United States, the name is quite uncommon, ranking at number 181,841 globally with 1,771 bearers worldwide. Interestingly, a significant portion of those named Zoa are over 60 years old, which gives the name a somewhat older-generation feel despite its recent surge in usage. This unique blend of rarity and generational distribution makes Zoa a fascinating choice for parents looking for a distinctive name with a touch of tradition.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Zoa's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Zoa
How Many People Have the Name Zoa?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 256 people in the United States currently share the name Zoa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,289,040 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Zoa a Common or Rare Name?
Zoa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Zoa Mean?
Zoa means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Zoa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Zoa Most Popular?
The name Zoa reached peak popularity in 2023, with 29 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Zoa?
Approximately 256 people named Zoa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 589. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,289,040 Americans.
Is Zoa a rare name?
Zoa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,289,040 Americans has this name.
What does the name Zoa mean?
Zoa means "modern coinage, evokes strength" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Zoa more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Zoa are male and 100% are female.
When was Zoa most popular?
Zoa peaked in 2023 with 29 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.