Sota
Sota first appears in US records in 1997. It peaked in 2015, when 22 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 15.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Sota popular?
Steady Sota has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2015.
| 2020s | 55 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 110 | |
| 2000s | 38 | |
| 1990s | 11 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Sota mean?
Sota often joins the kanji for “sudden, gallant” with “thick” or “big.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sota mean?
Sota means Gallant, big. Sota often joins the kanji for “sudden, gallant” with “thick” or “big.”
What is the origin of the name Sota?
Sota is of Japanese origin.
How do you pronounce Sota?
Sota is pronounced “SOH-tah.”
Is Sota a boy or a girl name?
Sota is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Sota a popular name right now?
Sota has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2015.
How popular is the name Sota?
In 2025, Sota ranked #6094 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Sota most popular?
Sota was most popular in 2015, when about 22 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Sota?
Names similar to Sota include Haruto, Yuto, Yuma, Haruki, Riku.
What names go well with Sota?
Japanese names that pair well with Sota include Akira, Kenji, Emi, Ren, Nami.