Soha

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Pronounced SOH-hah /ˈsoʊ.hɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic Suha/Soha — the name of a small, faint star in the Big Dipper (Ursa Major), used to test eyesight; 'a faint star'Medium

In 30 seconds: A faint star: Soha is Arabic for a faint star in the Big Dipper. Lyrical, celestial, and warm (said 'SOH-hah').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic Suha/Soha — the name of a small, faint star in the Big Dipper (Ursa Major), used to test eyesight; 'a faint star'

U.S. rank (2025)#5379 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2008

Total births (all-time)≈ 853

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Soha comes from Arabic Suha — the name of a small, faint star in the handle of the Big Dipper (Ursa Major), which the Arabs traditionally used to test sharp eyesight. A lyrical, celestial name (said 'SOH-hah'; nickname Soso).

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Muslim families. Rare, a-faint-star at the root, and celestial.

Did you know? Soha (Suha) is the name of a small, faint star in the Big Dipper (Ursa Major), traditionally used by the Arabs to test keen eyesight — a lyrical, celestial name (said 'SOH-hah').

Overall data confidence 60%

References — Suha — Arabic star name

Variations

SuhaSouhaSoiha

Nicknames

Soso

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Soha mean?

Soha (Suha) is Arabic for a small, faint star in the Big Dipper — 'a faint star'.

How do you pronounce Soha?

It's said SOH-hah /ˈsoʊ.hɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Soha a boy or girl name?

Soha is a girl's name.

How popular is Soha?

Soha is a rare name in the U.S.