Wa Name Popularity and Statistics
Wa is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
Meaning, origin, and pronunciation details are shown only after they have been independently reviewed.
How Do You Spell Wa?
Wa is spelled W-A. The name has 2 letters.
Wa Popularity in 1996
Rank#7,136
Recorded Births7
- Boys usage rose 1,299 places to #7,136 and recorded 2 more births compared with 1992.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
Wa Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 1982 through 1996. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Boys | 7 | #7,136 |
| 1992 | Boys | 5 | #8,435 |
| 1991 | Boys | 5 | #8,236 |
| 1990 | Boys | 8 | #5,823 |
| 1989 | Boys | 5 | #7,905 |
| 1987 | Boys | 5 | #6,951 |
| 1985 | Boys | 7 | #5,147 |
| 1982 | Boys | 6 | #5,619 |
When Was Wa Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1990 · Boys
8 recorded births
National rank #5,823
1996 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #7,136
1985 · Boys
7 recorded births
National rank #5,147
1982 · Boys
6 recorded births
National rank #5,619
Where Wa Ranked Highest in 1992
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CA | #2,200 | 5 |