US Popularity Rank: 14379

Origin: Greek

Meaning: To live or living

Zooey is far from a new girl name and has been stealing people's hearts for generations. It is derived from the Ancient Greek zōḗ meaning “to live” or “living” and is widely known for the A-list actress, Zooey Deschanel. Best known for her role as Jess in the hit series New Girl as well as countless other movies, including the rom-com 500 Days of Summer, Zooey is a charismatic and quirky personality full of life. Noughties kids may also remember this name for the Nickelodeon show Zoey 101. Bursting with both ancient and modern significance, this unique namesake is perfect for your little ray of sunshine.