Phuonganh
A girl's name of Vietnamese origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Phuonganh sits in the vintage zone of American naming: first recorded in 1990, peaking in 1990, with 5 total births across its history.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Phuonganh is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Phuonganh is a girl's baby name of Vietnamese origin, combining Phuong (meaning 'phoenix' or 'fragrant') with Anh (meaning 'peace' or 'bright'). A double Vietnamese name often used to honor both meanings in a single flowing form.
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Phuonganh appeared in SSA records in 1990, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. Its Vietnamese roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
With only 5 recorded births, Phuonganh has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Phuonganh has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1990.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 5 | #14594 | — |
The Story of Phuonganh
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1990, Phuonganh is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Phuonganh are most likely born between 1990 and 1990.
How rare is Phuonganh?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Phuonganh is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1990, peaked in the 1990s with 5 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1990–1990)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5 | #14594 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1990–1990