Total births
142
Girls' name · since 1981
Zoua
142 babies named Zoua in U.S. Social Security records since 1981, with the highest year being 1992. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 142
- total births
- 1981–1998
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Zoua is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 142 have been recorded since 1981.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Zoua has been recorded 142 times among girls since 1981, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 1998.
- 142 total births
- 1981–1998 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
142 girls have been named Zoua since 1981, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 1998.
- 142
- total births
- 1981–1998
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Zoua was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
18 babies were named Zoua in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Zoua's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Zoua splits its recorded history at 1990: 58% of all births land in the more recent half, 42% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1983 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 18 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Zoua at a glance
Last recorded 1998Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Zoua popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–1998
- Peak year (1992)
- 18
- Annual births at peak, across 18 years of records
Zoua by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Zoua's strongest decade.
83 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Zoua births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
59 births
- 1990s
1990s
83 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 83 births (58% of all-time use).
Zoua by state
Where Zoua concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 62 | 43.7% |
| #2 | Wisconsin | | 10 | 7.0% |
California share of Zoua's total US births 43.7%
Even split
62 of 142 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Zoua? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 142 babies named Zoua. The most recent recorded year was 1998. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 18 births.
When was Zoua most popular? ▼
Zoua was most popular in the 1990s decade with 83 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Zoua most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Zoua are California (62 births), Wisconsin (10 births).
How long has the name Zoua been used? ▼
Zoua has been recorded in Social Security data since 1981, spanning 18 years of data through 1998.
What names are similar to Zoua? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Zouri. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Zoua's data
- California records the most Zouas (62 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.
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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, 1981–1998 (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. "Zoua: Baby Name Since 1981 - 142 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/zoua. 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 Zoua 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.