Zoya Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Zoya Name at a Glance

Name	Zoya
Meaning	Life.
Origin	Russian
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Zoya Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Zoya means “Life”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Zoya Name Origin

Our database records Zoya under Russian origin. Browse more Russian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Zoya a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Zoya is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Zoya

When considering Zoya for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.