Zhoey is of Hebrew origin, meaning "life." It is a modern variant spelling of the classic name Joey, which itself is a diminutive of the name Joseph. The name Zhoey was popularized in recent years by celebrity parents choosing it for their daughters, contributing to its increasing familiarity and usage. However, it remains relatively uncommon compared to more traditional names like Jessica or Zoe. Despite its Hebrew roots, Zhoey is used worldwide, with no significant cultural preferences or associations tied to any particular region. The name's phonetic pronunciation is /ˈʒoʊ.i/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), which closely resembles that of Joey but with a distinct initial 'Zh' sound. In terms of numerology, Zhoey is associated with the number 7, which is often connected to intuition, wisdom, and spiritual enlightenment.
"The name Zhoey experienced significant popularity between 2011 and 2014, with a peak of 17 births in 2014. However, the number of newborns named Zhoey has since decreased, with only 5 or fewer births recorded each year from 2015 onwards."