How popular is the name Wa in 2025?

Wa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Wa most popular?

Wa peaked in 1985, reaching #5147 among US boy names.

Wa will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Wa entered the US charts in 1982, peaked at #5147 in 1985, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#5147

peak (1985)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Decade	Average rank
1980s	#6406
1990s	#7408

Fewer than a hundred people named Wa are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Wa alive today was born around 1990, making them about 35 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Wa in 2025?: Wa is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Wa most popular?: Wa peaked in 1985, reaching #5147 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Wa with classmates?: Wa will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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