Holding steady.
Popularity of Soua since 1980
Babies named Soua per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 58 | 32 |
| 1990s | 47 | 24 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Soua is a rare unisex name primarily used within Hmong American communities. According to U.S. Social Security data, the name was first recorded in 1980 and reached its peak year of usage in 1990. Its trajectory has been stable since then, never entering the top 1000. While its exact meaning is uncertain, Soua likely functions as a clan name or a shortened form of longer Hmong names. The name reflects the cultural heritage of Hmong families and has seen modest but consistent use over the decades.
Soua is a name found among Hmong families in the United States, likely originating as a clan or given name within the Hmong community. Its exact etymology is unclear, but it may be a variant of Sua or a shortened form of longer Hmong names. The name gained modest use in the U.S. from the 1980s onward, reflecting Hmong immigration patterns.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Sua
Sibling names for Soua
Names that share Soua's style, for a brother or sister.
