Unisex · #5,334 in 2026

Jua

Current Rank
#5,334
Peak Rank
#4,698 (1985)
Total Babies
20
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #11,351 (8 total)
👦 Boy peak #4,698 (20 total)
👦As Boy Name
1976
First Year
1986
Last Year
1985
Peak Year
#4698
Peak Rank
20
Total Count
3
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
2019
First Year
2019
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#11351
Peak Rank
8
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Jua

As a girl name

Jua first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 2019, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 8 Juas were born — ranking #11,351 that year. As of 2026, Jua ranks #11,351 for girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 8 Juas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Jua first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1976, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1985, when 8 Juas were born — ranking #4,698 that year. As of 2026, Jua ranks #5,334 for boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Juas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Jua

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jua is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jua

What does the name Jua mean?
Jua is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1976. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Jua in 2026?
In 2026, Jua ranks #5,334 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.
When was Jua most popular?
Jua reached its peak popularity in 1985, ranking #4,698 that year with 8 babies given the name.
Is Jua a unisex name?
Yes — Jua is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 29% of Juas assigned female and 71% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Jua?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jua include Larrell, Daid, Krieg. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jua

Jua is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1976 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Jua's peak popularity came in 1985 when it ranked #4,698. Use the chart and map above to compare Jua's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.