Shua
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Start comparing →Historical Record
Shua first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 11 babies have been named Shua in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shua is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #58,705 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,705
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Shua is also used as a boy name, ranked #8948.
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About the Name Shua
Shua is a girl name .
Is Shua a boy or girl name? Shua is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,705 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #8,948. Shua is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shua is currently ranked #58,705 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Shua include Shulamis . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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