unisex name
Houa
HOO-uh
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 260
Houa is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 70% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2002 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 1992, when 28 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1981.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Houa Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1980s to 2000s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 106 |
| 1990s | 144 |
| 2000s | 10 |
How Popular Is Houa?
In 2002, Houa 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.
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 Houa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Houa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Houa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Houa
- Pronunciation HOO-uh
Sibling Names for Houa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Houa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Houa
How popular is the name Houa?
In 2002, Houa 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 Houa a girl's or a boy's name?
Houa is used for both girls and boys. About 70% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Houa?
Houa has 2 syllables.
When was Houa most popular?
Houa peaked in 1992, when 28 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.