Total births
10
Boys' name · since 1992
Qua
Since 1992, U.S. Social Security records show 10 babies named Qua, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 10
- total births
- 1992–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Qua is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 10 have been recorded since 1992.
Social Security Administration records show Qua recorded 10 times among boys since 1992, 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 1992 to 2004.
- 10 total births
- 1992–2004 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
10 boys have been named Qua since 1992, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2004.
- 10
- total births
- 1992–2004
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Qua was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
5 babies were named Qua in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Qua's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Qua's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1992, with only 5 births recorded.
Qua at a glance
Last recorded 2004Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1992
Qua popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1992–2004
- Peak year (1992)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Qua by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Qua's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Qua births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Qua? ▼
Since 1992, Social Security records show 10 babies named Qua. The most recent recorded year was 2004. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 5 births.
When was Qua most popular? ▼
Qua was most popular in the 1990s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
How long has the name Qua been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Qua since 1992 -- 13 years through the most recent 2004 data.
What names are similar to Qua? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Quadir, Quan, Quade, Quaid, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Qua's data
- Qua's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 2000s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Qua
Nearby Names Like Qua
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Qua
Quadir Boy
#2178 1,964 births
Quan Boy
#6557 1,425 births
Quade Boy
#2251 1,407 births
Quaid Boy
#5972 914 births
Quang Boy
733 births
Compare Qua side by side: Qua vs Quadir Qua vs Quan Qua vs Quade
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1992–2004 (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. "Qua: Baby Name Since 1992 - 10 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/qua. 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 Qua 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 June 2026.