Life of God
A rare name likely formed as a portmanteau of the Greek 'Zoe' (life) and the Hebrew suffix '-el' (God). It follows the linguistic pattern of names like Joel or Noel while incorporating the popular 'Z' initial. It is often used as a modern spiritual invention rather than a traditional historical name.
Less common today
Zoel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,170 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).