Holding steady.
Popularity of Sopheap since 1981
Babies named Sopheap per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 70 | 41 |
| 1990s | 10 | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sopheap is a Cambodian name meaning wealth or prosperity, first recorded in the United States in 1981. Its peak year in U.S. usage was 1986, though it has always been rare, never ranking among the top 1,000 names. The name has maintained a stable trajectory, with occasional small upticks. It is particularly popular within Cambodian-American communities and is used for both boys and girls, though more often for girls. As an unisex name with a positive meaning, Sopheap reflects cultural heritage and aspirations for abundance.
Sopheap is a Cambodian name meaning prosperity or wealth, derived from the Pali word sobhaṇa (beautiful, auspicious). It is commonly used for both boys and girls in Cambodia and among the Cambodian diaspora, especially since the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sophea
Variants: Sophea, Sopheab
Sibling names for Sopheap
Names that share Sopheap's style, for a brother or sister.
