Soe
Primarily a girl's name of Burmese origin with 46 recorded births. Also given to 15 boys.
Meaning & Origin
A surname.
Soe is a girl's and boy's baby name of Burmese origin, from the Burmese soe, meaning 'pure, clean, holy' — used in Burmese Buddhist naming tradition as a name that declares the bearer's fundamental purity of spirit. Burmese names are often chosen through a system connecting birth day of the week to corresponding consonants, giving each name astrological significance.
Soe carries the Burmese aspiration of fundamental purity — the holy quality that Buddhist tradition values as the prerequisite for genuine spiritual development, the clean spirit that has not been clouded by selfish attachment. A name of Burmese Buddhist spiritual aspiration.
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Soe is built from 3 letters and one syllable — a compact structure that favors quick recognition and easy recall. Within the Burmese naming tradition, this brevity is common among names that have been worn down through centuries of use, shedding syllables along the way.
The interplay of consonants and vowels in Soe creates its characteristic open, approachable quality. One-syllable names stand out for their directness. Every sound carries weight, making pronunciation and first impressions immediate.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Soe has 7+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2012.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 28 | ▲ |
| 2010s | 18 | — |
The Story of Soe
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Soe is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Soe are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Soe?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Soe — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2012, peaked in the 2020s with 28 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(7 years, 2012–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #10942 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14929 |
| 2022 | 8 | #12100 |
| 2020 | 5 | #17184 |
| 2019 | 5 | #17639 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12863 |
| 2012 | 5 | #19185 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Soe as a Boy's Name
Though more common for girls, Soe has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 15 births since 2011.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2012–2024