Rising since 1997, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Sua since 1989
Babies named Sua per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 6 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Sua is a name that has been recorded in the United States since 1989, but it has seen a notable increase in usage in recent years. Its trajectory has been rising since 1997, and it reached its peak rank in 2022. The name derives from various possible origins, including Korean and modern English coinages. Sua is a relatively rare name, with only about 1 in 321,453 baby girls receiving it in 2025. Its top states have not been recorded, indicating it is not concentrated in any particular region. The name remains uncommon, but its consistent upward trend suggests growing appeal among parents seeking a short, distinctive name.
The name Sua has multiple possible origins. In Korean, 수아 (Sua) can be a native Korean word meaning 'excellent' or 'beautiful', and it is also used as a given name. In English-speaking contexts, Sua may be a diminutive of Susanna or Susannah, or a modern coinage influenced by similar-sounding names. The name has been recorded in the United States since 1989, initially appearing rarely but with increasing usage in recent years.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Suah
Sibling names for Sua
Names that share Sua's style, for a brother or sister.
