Is Hoa a boy's or girl's name?

Hoa is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 262 recorded births.

When was Hoa most popular?

Hoa reached its peak popularity in 1982 with 27 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Hoa?

Hoa is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 270 babies in the U.S. since 1975. Its peak was in 1982.

Hoa

An uncommon Vietnamese pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysVietnameseNot ranked recently Also a pet name

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

A minority ethnic group of Vietnam, regarded as Chinese.

Hoa is a girl's and boy's baby name of Vietnamese origin, meaning 'flower.' In Vietnamese culture, flowers are among the most beloved naming elements, symbolizing beauty, growth, and the natural world's renewal. Hoa is one of Vietnam's most traditional feminine names, appearing throughout Vietnamese history and literature as a name of gentle feminine grace.

Hoa is beautifully compact — three letters, one syllable — carrying the full imagery of blooming flowers in its brevity, and appearing commonly in Vietnamese American communities across the country.

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Popularity Over Time

Hoa has 21+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1975.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Hoa
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1990s	59	#10086	▼
1980s	182	#4770	▲
1970s	29	#8657	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(21 years, 1975–1996)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Hoa
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1996	6	#12390	+1 (20.0%)
1995	5	#14244	-3 (-37.5%)
1994	8	#9888	0
1993	8	#9912	-6 (-42.9%)
1992	14	#6425	+6 (75.0%)
1991	8	#9649	-2 (-20.0%)
1990	10	#8093	+2 (25.0%)
1989	8	#9033	-6 (-42.9%)
1988	14	#5704	-2 (-12.5%)
1987	16	#4924	+1 (6.7%)
1986	15	#5042	-9 (-37.5%)
1985	24	#3553	+8 (50.0%)
1984	16	#4563	-10 (-38.5%)
1983	26	#3181	-1 (-3.7%)
1982	27	#3203	+7 (35.0%)
1981	20	#3908	+4 (25.0%)
1980	16	#4587	+2 (14.3%)
1979	14	#4919	+9 (180.0%)
1978	5	#10311	0
1976	5	#9818	0

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Hoa as a Boy's Name

Hoa is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 262 recorded births since 1978.

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Current rank

262

Total births

1981

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Hoa be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Hoa is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it is not currently ranked. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Hoa has two lives

Hoa, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1975–1996) · Methodology

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