Declining since 2008, #5,238 for girls today.
Popularity of Soha since 1982
Babies named Soha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 11 |
| 1990s | 94 |
| 2000s | 278 |
| 2010s | 322 |
| 2020s | 148 |
Meaning & origin
Soha is an Arabic name that has seen modest use in the United States since the early 1980s, first recorded in 1982. It reached its peak popularity in 2008, but has since been on a downward trajectory, with its rank falling to 5,238 by 2025. The name is rare, given to roughly 1 in every 66,969 girls in the most recent year. Its usage has been most concentrated in New York and California, reflecting communities with significant Arab American populations. Despite its rarity, Soha carries a celestial meaning that resonates across cultures.
Soha is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the Arabic word 'suhā' (سُهَا), referring to a star in the constellation Ursa Major. It also appears in Persian and Urdu contexts with similar associations of brightness and beauty. The name has been used across the Arabic-speaking world and South Asia, occasionally for boys as well, though it is predominantly feminine.
Where Soha is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Soha” around the world
Where Soha lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: So, Soso
Variants: Suhā, Soha, Sooha
Sibling names for Soha
Names that share Soha's style, for a brother or sister.
