The nameSoa
Soa is a short name given in France to girls and boys, more often girls.
- Unisex name
- Malagasy
Meaning
In Malagasy, soa means "beautiful, good".
Origin
Malagasy.
History
In France it has risen in the 2010s and 2020s.
Popularity of the name Soa
Soa in France
1265thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2022peak year (60 births)
695babies named Soa in France since 1900
Soa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 300 births over the decade, 43% of all recorded babies named Soa. Its rise began around 2004, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Soa in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 50 births a year on average, against 25 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Soa mean?
In Malagasy, soa means "beautiful, good".
What is the origin of the name Soa?
Malagasy.
Is Soa a girl's or a boy's name?
Soa is a unisex name, given to both girls and boys.