Total births
167
Boys' name · since 1981
Moua
167 babies named Moua in U.S. Social Security records since 1981, with the highest year being 1989. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 167
- total births
- 1981–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
Moua sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 167 recorded since 1981.
Social Security Administration records show Moua recorded 167 times among boys since 1981, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2003.
- 167 total births
- 1981–2003 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 53% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
167 boys have been named Moua since 1981, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2003.
- 167
- total births
- 1981–2003
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 53%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
53% of everyone ever named Moua was born in this single decade.
1989
Single peak year
19 babies were named Moua in 1989 - its busiest year on record.
Moua's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Moua splits its recorded history at 1991: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 2003 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1989 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Moua at a glance
Last recorded 2003Peak year
1989
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Moua popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2003
- Peak year (1989)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 23 years of records
Moua by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Moua's strongest decade.
89 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 53% of all-time use.
Moua births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
73 births
- 1990s
1990s
89 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 89 births (53% of all-time use).
Moua by state
Where Moua concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 53 | 31.7% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 11 | 6.6% |
California share of Moua's total US births 31.7%
Even split
53 of 167 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Moua? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 167 babies named Moua. The most recent recorded year was 2003. Its busiest year on record was 1989, with 19 births.
When was Moua most popular? ▼
Moua was most popular in the 1990s decade with 89 total births. The single peak year was 1989.
Where is Moua most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Moua are California (53 births), Minnesota (11 births).
How long has the name Moua been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Moua since 1981 -- 23 years through the most recent 2003 data.
What names are similar to Moua? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Moussa, Mouhamed, Mousa, Mouhamadou, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Moua's data
- Moua's decade-level peak was the 1990s (89 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2000s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Mouas (53 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Moua
Nearby Names Like Moua
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Moua
Moussa Boy
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Mouhamed Boy
#1827 976 births
Mousa Boy
#4019 543 births
Mouhamadou Boy
#4659 451 births
Moustapha Boy
#7032 403 births
Compare Moua side by side: Moua vs Moussa Moua vs Mouhamed Moua vs Mousa
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1981–2003 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Moua: Baby Name Since 1981 - 167 Births, Peak 1989." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/moua. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Moua draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.