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Zoey Pet Name

Zoey is a popular dogs name, meaning "Life" and originating from Greek, most often given to female pets, with a classic, human, elegant style, ranked #49 among dog names and ranked #105 among cat names, across 2,950 pet records in our database.

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Zoey at a glance

MeaningLife
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
StyleClassic, human, elegant
Length4 letters
Syllables2
GenderMostly female
PetsDogs

How popular is Zoey as a pet name?

Zoey is one of the more commonly used pet name in our database.

#49

Dog Name

#105

Cat Name

2,950

Pet Records

Zoey pet name popularity over time

20042005200620072008200920102011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026

Is Zoey a boy or girl pet name?

Based on the pet records in our database:

Female100%
Male0%

Zoey is more commonly used for female pets, but it may also be used for both.

Is Zoey more popular for dogs or cats?

Dogs32%
Cats5%
Other63%

Which dog breeds are commonly named Zoey?

Based on the available breed data, Zoey appears among:

Yorkshire Terrier (155)Shih Tzu (127)Chihuahua (87)Shih Tzu Crossbreed (70)Labrador Retriever (68)LAB MIX (21)LABRADOR RETRIEVER (17)YORKSHIRE TERRIER (12)
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What does the name Zoey mean?

Zoey means "Life" and comes from Greek.

The name is associated with classic, human, elegant, which makes it a popular choice for pets.

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Zoey nicknames

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What kind of pet name is Zoey?

Zoey fits these categories:

Zoey as a human name

Zoey is also used as a human name. Ranked #20 for girls in the US (SSA 2024)

Name insights for Zoey

Dogs
Cats
playful
labrador retriever: Labradors are friendly and energetic, matching the lively meaning of Zoey.

Where does our pet-name data come from?

PetNamesGenerator's popularity information is based on publicly available pet datasets and other documented sources.

Data coverage

2004 — 2026

Pet records analyzed

2,950

Last updated

2026-09-18

Allegheny County Dog Licenses: 273 recordsAustin Animal Center: 7 recordsNYC Dog Licensing: 1,848 recordsSeattle Pet Licenses: 56 recordsToronto Licensed Pets: 766 records
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