Chua is a unisex given name of Chinese origin, derived from the Chinese surname 'Zhou'. It means 'to envelop' or 'to surround', implying protection and completeness. The name has gained global recognition due to its prominent bearers such as Singapore's first Prime Minister, Lee Kuan Yew, whose wife was named Chua Jim Neo.
The name Chua experienced notable fluctuations in popularity between 1980 and 1991, with a total of 24 babies named Chua born during this period. The peak years for the name were 1986 and 1991, each with 7 and 6 births respectively. However, there was a significant dip in popularity between these years, with only 5 births recorded in 1980 and 6 in 1989.