Sok vs Yia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yia

Boy #25,496 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright"

Origin: Hmong

Cultural Roots

Hmong Lao Southeast Asian Asian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,496
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Sok Rank #16,054
Yia Rank #25,496

Sok is more popular, ranked #16054 vs #25496 for Yia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Sok ___

No pairings available yet.

Yia ___

  • Yia Lee
  • Yia Vang
  • Yia Xiong
  • Yia Lor
  • Yia Thao

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Sok

No sibling data available yet.

If you choose Yia

Pao Nia Bao Mai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sok or Yia more popular?

Sok is more popular, ranked #16054 compared to Yia at #25496 in the United States.

What do Sok and Yia mean?

Yia means "bright" (Hmong origin).

Are Sok and Yia boy or girl names?

Sok is primarily a girl name. Yia is primarily a boy name.

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