Sosa

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Pronounced SOH-sah /ˈsoʊ.sɑ/Medium

Meaning: Variously a Spanish/Portuguese surname (from a place, 'a salty/barren place') and the Yoruba Sosa, 'a horse-tail (a chief's/king's symbol)'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A Spanish surname; a chief's symbol: Sosa is Spanish/Yoruba. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'SOH-sah').

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Origin LowSpanish, Yoruba

MeaningVariously a Spanish/Portuguese surname (from a place, 'a salty/barren place') and the Yoruba Sosa, 'a horse-tail (a chief's/king's symbol)'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#5577 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 117

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

Sosa comes variously from a Spanish/Portuguese surname (from a place, 'a salty/barren place') and the Yoruba Sosa, 'a horse-tail (a chief's/king's symbol)' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'SOH-sah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and West African families. Rare, a-chief's-symbol at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Sosa is variously a Spanish surname ('a salty/barren place') and the Yoruba Sosa, 'a horse-tail (a chief's symbol)' — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SOH-sah').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Sosa — routes layered

Variations

SousaSossa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sosa mean?

Sosa is variously a Spanish surname and the Yoruba 'a horse-tail (a chief's symbol)'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sosa?

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

Is Sosa a boy or girl name?

Sosa is a boy's name.

How popular is Sosa?

Sosa is a very rare name in the U.S.