How Many People Are Named Sokha?

Complete statistics for the name Sokha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sokha
Very Rare
Khmer

Sokha means 'protection' in Khmer, making it a name rich in cultural significance. Only 1 in 4,183,130 Americans share this rare female name, with just 79 people named Sokha living in the US today. The name peaked in popularity in 1985 with 16 births, showing a stable trend since then.

~79
Living in US
1 in 4,183,130
Americans
1985
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Protection
🌐
Origin
Khmer
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Protective Caring Strong
9
Life Path Number

Life-path number 9 represents compassion, empathy, and humanitarianism.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

118,121
Worldwide Bearers
#8,728
Global Rank
🇰🇭 Cambodia
114,290
🇮🇳 India
2,327
🇺🇸 United States
896
🇫🇷 France
146
🇵🇰 Pakistan
87
🇨🇦 Canada
86
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
76
🇹🇭 Thailand
44
🇳🇵 Nepal
33
🇸🇳 Senegal
30

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
25 (32%)
♀ Female
53 (68%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 41
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
82
Would be 30–60 (100%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 82 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1985

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
52
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
71
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sokha Through the Generations

Sokha, a name that carries deep cultural roots from Cambodia, has seen a steady presence in the United States since its peak in 1985. With only 82 recorded births throughout history, it's clear that Sokha remains a very rare choice. Today, there are 79 individuals named Sokha living in the US, with the majority falling within the 30-60 age range, indicating a generation that embraced this unique name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 10

✨ Similar Names to Sokha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sokha's Khmer roots

📄 About the Name Sokha

How Many People Have the Name Sokha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 79 people in the United States currently share the name Sokha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,183,130 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sokha a Common or Rare Name?

Sokha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sokha Mean?

Sokha means "protection" and comes from Khmer origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sokha in SSA data, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

When Was Sokha Most Popular?

The name Sokha reached peak popularity in 1985, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sokha?

Approximately 79 people named Sokha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 82. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,183,130 Americans.

Is Sokha a rare name?

Sokha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,183,130 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sokha mean?

Sokha means "protection" and comes from Khmer origins.

Is Sokha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 32% of people named Sokha are male and 68% are female.

When was Sokha most popular?

Sokha peaked in 1985 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US79
All-Time Births82
1 in X1 in 4,183,130
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age41
Peak Year1985
World Rank#8,728
Male %32%
Female %68%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.