What does Zoe mean?
From Greek 'zoe' (ζωή) meaning 'life'. Adopted by Hellenistic Jews and early Christians as a translation of Eve ('life').
What does Ariana mean?
Usually traced to the Greek Ariadne, “most holy.”
Zoe vs Ariana
Which is more popular?
Zoe is more popular than Ariana today: about 5,646 US babies were given the name Zoe in 2025, compared with 2,219 named Ariana.
| Zoe | Ariana | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Life | Most holy |
| Origin | greek | Greek |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | ZOH-ee | ar-ee-AH-nuh |
| Syllables | 2 | 4 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1957 |
| Peak year | 2012 (6,466) | 2014 (5,504) |
| In 2025 | 5,646 | 2,219 |
| Trend | Steady | Declining |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Zoe
Ariana
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Zoe | Ariana |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 31,129 | 16,532 |
| 2010s | 58,094 | 41,342 |
| 2000s | 48,755 | 38,010 |
| 1990s | 16,791 | 18,864 |
| 1980s | 1,999 | 4,685 |
| 1970s | 1,120 | 788 |
| 1960s | 952 | 154 |
| 1950s | 1,109 | 5 |
| 1940s | 569 | 0 |
| 1930s | 735 | 0 |
| 1920s | 694 | 0 |
| 1910s | 466 | 0 |
| 1900s | 239 | 0 |
| 1890s | 323 | 0 |
| 1880s | 281 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Zoe or Ariana more popular?
Zoe is more popular than Ariana today: about 5,646 US babies were given the name Zoe in 2025, compared with 2,219 named Ariana.
What is the difference between Zoe and Ariana?
Zoe means Life (greek origin), while Ariana means Most holy (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Zoe or Ariana?
In US records, Zoe first appears in 1880 and Ariana in 1957, so Zoe has the longer recorded history.