Holding steady.
Popularity of Nga since 1977
Babies named Nga per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 28 |
| 1980s | 257 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
The name Nga is an extremely rare given name in the United States, first recorded in 1977 and remaining consistently uncommon through 2025. Its peak usage occurred in 1981, but even then, the number of annual births was too low to register a rank or a meaningful one-in-N statistic. The name appears to have cultural ties to Vietnam and Burma, where it may carry meanings such as 'silver' or 'moon' (Vietnamese) or 'five' (Burmese). Despite its obscurity in U.S. data, Nga represents the diverse origins of American names, often brought by immigrant families. Its trajectory has been stable, with no recorded top states of usage, reflecting its very limited spread. Parents choosing Nga today are likely honoring familial or cultural heritage rather than following naming trends.
Nga may be a Vietnamese name meaning 'silver' or 'moon,' but its usage in the United States is rare and likely from immigrant families. In Burmese, 'Nga' can mean 'five' or be a short form of longer names. Its appearance in U.S. records since 1977 reflects multicultural naming trends.
Sibling names for Nga
Names that share Nga's style, for a brother or sister.
