Holding steady.
Popularity of Hoa since 1975
Babies named Hoa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 29 | 11 |
| 1980s | 182 | 138 |
| 1990s | 59 | 90 |
| 2000s | 0 | 23 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Hoa is a Vietnamese word-name meaning 'flower' or 'blossom'. In the United States, the name first appeared in Social Security records in 1975. It reached its peak popularity in 1982, though it has never ranked among the top 1000 names. Over the years, usage has remained stable but very low, with no clear regional concentration. The name reflects a common Vietnamese naming tradition of using nature-related words, and it has maintained a quiet presence within Vietnamese-American communities.
Hoa is a Vietnamese word-name meaning 'flower' or 'blossom'. It is often used as a unisex given name, though more common for females. The name has been used in Vietnam since at least the 20th century, gaining modest international usage through Vietnamese diaspora communities.
Sibling names for Hoa
Names that share Hoa's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Linh, Mai, Tran, Van, Nhi, Diem, Hanh, Lan, Ngoc, Phuong, Thao, Thi, Thu, Vy, An, Chau, Duyen, Nhu, Oanh, Quynh, Xuan, Anhthu, Bich, Mylinh, Nga, Tuyet, Yen
Brothers: Minh, Anh, Tuan, Duc, Phuc, Binh, Cuong, Dat, Duy, Hieu, Khoa, Kien, Lam, Le, Liem, Loan, Long, Nam, Phong, Quan, Quang, Quoc, Thang, Thanh, Thien, Toan, Tou, Trung, Viet, Vinh, Vu, Dao, Khanh, Kiet, Nguyen, Nhan, Seng, Thong, Tien, Truong, Vuong, Cung, Danh, Duong, Hiep, Khiem, Mong, Nghia, Thuan, Tung, Vong
