Shoua
Every Shoua since 1980 — 365 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Shoua
Shoua is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1980, 365 American babies have been named Shoua — about 77% girls and 23% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1990, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Shoua stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Shoua year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 1995 | 7 | #11,623 | — | — |
| 1990 | 27 | #3,893 | 9 | #5,746 |
| 1985 | 23 | #3,716 | 8 | #5,080 |
| 1980 | — | — | 5 | #7,152 |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Shoua in 2025?
Shoua did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Shoua?
365 babies have been named Shoua in the United States since 1980, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Shoua most popular?
Shoua peaked in 1990, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Shoua a boy or girl name?
Shoua is used for both: about 77% of babies named Shoua have been girls and 23% boys.
Is the name Shoua rising or falling?
Shoua has been roughly stable over the past decade.