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Shoua
GirlMeaning of Shoua: Hmong: 'bright or light'
Shoua is a girl's name most strongly associated with Central Asian naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice.
US rank 2025
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Not in the US top list
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
365
First recorded 1980 · peak 1990
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
23% boys · 77% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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