Zoa is an uncommon, yet captivating female given name of unknown origin. It has been occasionally used in English-speaking countries but remains relatively rare, perhaps contributing to its unique appeal. The name Zoa consists of three letters, all vowels, which gives it a distinctive sound and look. It is often associated with nature due to its similarity to words like 'zoo' or 'zoa', the latter being a term for a group of animals or the plural of zoos. There are no specific historical figures or mythological characters linked to this name, allowing those named Zoa to create their own identity and legacy.
The name Zoa has seen varied popularity over time, with peaks in the early 20th century and again around the late 2010s to mid-2020s. There were notably high birth numbers in certain years such as 1915, 1916, 2017, and 2021 with 15 births each, while recent years like 2022 and 2023 have seen a significant spike with 20 and 29 births respectively. Overall, there have been a total of 581 births recorded for the name Zoa from 1880 to 2023.