Susaa
A girl's name of Hebrew origin with 10 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
When Susaa hit its peak of 5 births in 1957, post-war optimism and the baby boom were producing the largest generation of Americans in history, and naming trends reflected that era’s values of stability and tradition.
Today, Susaa reads as a vintage revival candidate — which is exactly what draws some parents to it.
Susaa is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Susaa is a girl's baby name likely of Scandinavian or Finnish origin, possibly a variant spelling of Susa — the Finnish and Estonian diminutive of Susanna, itself from the Hebrew שׁוֹשַׁנָּה (Shoshannah) meaning "lily" or "rose." Susa also appears as an alternative name for the ancient Persian city of Shushan, mentioned in the Book of Esther.
The double-a ending gives Susaa a distinctive look that sets it apart from the more common Susan or Susanna while keeping its gentle, familiar sound. It reads as warm and approachable, the kind of name that feels like a nickname while actually being the full name. Extremely rare in American records.
EtymologyShow more
Susaa is built from 5 letters and two syllables — a mid-length form that balances memorability with distinctiveness. Within the Hebrew 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 Susaa creates its characteristic open, warm quality. Two-syllable names are the most common length in American naming, hitting a natural speech rhythm that works across formal and informal contexts.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Susaa has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1957.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | — |
| 1950s | 5 | — |
The Story of Susaa
A Baby Boomer name
Peaking in 1957, Susaa is a timeless Baby Boomer name. Girls named Susaa are most likely born between 1957 and 1964.
How rare is Susaa?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Susaa is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1957, peaked in the 1950s with 5 births that decade, and continues to thrive.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1957–1964)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | 5 | #7682 |
| 1957 | 5 | #6909 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1957–1964