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1981

First Year

2003

Last Year

1989

Peak Year

#3094

Peak Rank

167

Total Count

17

Years Active

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## The Story of Moua

Moua first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1981, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1989, when 19 Mouas were born — ranking #3,094 that year. As of 2026, Moua ranks #10,895 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 167 Mouas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

## Popularity Over Time

## Popularity by State

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## Names that sound like Moua

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

* Maua
* [Mia](/mia)
* [Maya](/maya)
* [Maui](/maui)
* [Maia](/maia)
* Muah
* [Moa](/moa)
* [Miya](/miya)
* [Maja](/maja)
* [Miah](/miah)
* [Moya](/moya)
* [Meah](/meah)

Source: [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/). Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated. 

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## Frequently Asked Questions about Moua

What does the name Moua mean?

Moua is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1981\. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Moua in 2026?

In 2026, Moua ranks #10,895 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Moua most popular?

Moua reached its peak popularity in 1989, ranking #3,094 that year with 19 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Moua most popular?

Moua has historically been most popular in Minnesota, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Moua.

Is Moua a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Moua is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Moua?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Moua include Anne, Creston, Shahin. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

## Similar Names

[👦AnnePeak #3094](/anne)[👦CrestonPeak #3094](/creston)[👦ShahinPeak #3094](/shahin)[👦JermeryPeak #3094](/jermery)[👦JermarcusPeak #3094](/jermarcus)[👦JarellePeak #3094](/jarelle)[👦MolliePeak #3095](/mollie)[👦OvePeak #3095](/ove)

## About the name Moua 

Moua is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1981 and has accumulated 167 births in the dataset. Moua's peak popularity came in 1989 when it ranked #3,094\. Use the chart and map above to compare Moua's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

### Continue exploring 

* [ Top names of 1989 → ](/year/1989)
* [ Names of the 1980s → ](/decade/1980s)
* [ Names starting with "M" → ](/letter/m)
* [ Browse all boy names → ](/names/boys)
* [ Top names of 2026 → ](/year/2026)

Data sources

* Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. [Social Security Administration ](https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/). 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 ](https://www.behindthename.com/) (used under their public API terms).
* Meaning prose and editorial summary — [Wikipedia ](https://en.wikipedia.org/) article extracts, licensed under [CC BY-SA 3.0 ](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).
* Predicted nationality distribution — [Nationalize.io ](https://nationalize.io/).
* Phonetically similar names — [Datamuse ](https://www.datamuse.com/api/).

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.