The name Houa, pronounced 'Hwa', is of Vietnamese origin and means 'pearl'. It's a unisex name, equally popular among both males and females. The name Houa is often associated with elegance and beauty, much like its meaning suggests.
The name Houa saw a significant increase in popularity from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s, with peak years being 1989 and 1992-1993 when there were 11 births each year. However, it's interesting to note that there was a gap of two years without any births registered as Houa in 1984 and 1985, suggesting a possible shift in naming trends during that time period. Overall, there were a total of 79 babies named Houa between 1981 and 1994.