boy name · Japanese origin
Sota
/ SOH-tah /
Meaning
Sota means Gallant, big (Japanese).
Gender
Boy
Origin
Japanese
Pronunciation
SOH-tah
Popularity
#6094 · U.S. boys (2025)
Popularity of Sota in the US, 1880–2025
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.
What does Sota mean?
Sota often joins the kanji for “sudden, gallant” with “thick” or “big.”
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.
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.