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Sota
BoyMeaning of Sota: Japanese: 'soaring' or 'big field'
Sota is a boy's name most strongly associated with Japanese naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 5813th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#5813
15 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
214
First recorded 1997 · peak 2015
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
100% boys · 0% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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