Holding steady.
Popularity of Ha since 1976
Babies named Ha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 40 | 5 |
| 1980s | 212 | 57 |
| 1990s | 127 | 11 |
| 2000s | 21 | 0 |
| 2010s | 22 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ha is a minimal, internationally versatile name that has seen sporadic use in the United States since 1976. Its peak year was 1984, though overall usage has remained stable and very low. The name may derive from Vietnamese 'river' or Korean 'summer', making it a cross-cultural choice. Its trajectory is stable, with no strong trend up or down.
Ha is a short name with multiple possible origins. In Vietnamese, it can derive from Hà, meaning 'river'. In Korean, Ha (하) can mean 'summer' or be part of compound names. Its use in the United States likely reflects immigrant heritage or modern coinage. The name has been recorded since 1976, but its origins in East Asia predate American usage.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Hà, Ha
Sibling names for Ha
Names that share Ha's style, for a brother or sister.
