unisex name
Hoai
HWY (Vietnamese)
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 1
- Letters 4
- Births on record 56
Hoai is a unisex name with 1 syllable. It is given to both girls and boys — about 11% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 1988 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1983, when 12 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1982.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hoai Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 41 |
How Popular Is Hoai?
In 1988, Hoai was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Hoai Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Hoai
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hoai Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hoai over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hoai
- Vietnamese HWY
Sibling Names for Hoai
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hoai — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hoai
How popular is the name Hoai?
In 1988, Hoai was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Hoai a girl's or a boy's name?
Hoai is used for both girls and boys. About 11% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Hoai?
Hoai has 1 syllable.
When was Hoai most popular?
Hoai peaked in 1983, when 12 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.