Total births
175
Girls' name · since 1980
Youa
175 babies named Youa in U.S. Social Security records since 1980, with the highest year being 1984. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 175
- total births
- 1980–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
Youa sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 175 recorded since 1980.
Social Security Administration records show Youa recorded 175 times among girls since 1980, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1980 to 1996.
- 175 total births
- 1980–1996 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 63% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
175 girls have been named Youa since 1980, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1996.
- 175
- total births
- 1980–1996
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 63%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
63% of everyone ever named Youa was born in this single decade.
1984
Single peak year
20 babies were named Youa in 1984 - its busiest year on record.
Youa's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Youa's full recorded timeline at 1989, 43% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 57% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1994, with just 6 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1984 peak of 20 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Youa at a glance
Last recorded 1996Peak year
1984
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1980
Youa popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1980–1996
- Peak year (1984)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Youa by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Youa's strongest decade.
110 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 63% of all-time use.
Youa births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
110 births
- 1990s
1990s
65 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 110 births (63% of all-time use).
Youa by state
Where Youa concentrates geographically, total births since 1980
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 48 | 27.4% |
| #2 | Minnesota | | 5 | 2.9% |
California share of Youa's total US births 27.4%
Even split
48 of 175 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Youa? ▼
Since 1980, Social Security records show 175 babies named Youa. The most recent recorded year was 1996. Its busiest year on record was 1984, with 20 births.
When was Youa most popular? ▼
Youa was most popular in the 1980s decade with 110 total births. The single peak year was 1984.
Where is Youa most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Youa are California (48 births), Minnesota (5 births).
How long has the name Youa been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Youa since 1980 -- 17 years through the most recent 1996 data.
What names are similar to Youa? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Youlanda, Young, Yousra, Younique, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Youa's data
- Youa's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (110 total births) through the 1990s (65) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Youas (48 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 Youa
Nearby Names Like Youa
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Youa
Youlanda Girl
857 births
Young Girl
530 births
Yousra Girl
#7431 324 births
Younique Girl
81 births
Youlonda Girl
41 births
Compare Youa side by side: Youa vs Youlanda Youa vs Young Youa vs Yousra
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, 1980–1996 (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. "Youa: Baby Name Since 1980 - 175 Births, Peak 1984." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/youa. 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 Youa 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.