Baby name
Zoya
/ZO-ya/
Meaning
“Life (from Greek zoē); also loving or alive (from Persian)”
Primarily means 'life,' from the Greek word 'zoē.' Other meanings include 'loving' or 'alive' from Persian.
Vibe
timelesswarmgentlesoulful
How it ages.
Zoya is becoming easier to recognize without losing its uncommon character.
The cultural moment.
Zoya is gaining ground at a measured pace in the United States rather than following a sudden spike.