Souta

Also transcribed as Sōta and Sota, this succinct and stylish Japanese name has ranked in the Top 10 in Japan in recent years. Depending on which kanji characters are used, Souta can mean "robust + great", lending it sturdiness and strength, or it can mean "sudden sound of the wind + , great" which adds a touch of flair to the choice and connects it to nature. While the former option is the 'traditional' meaning, the latter is favored by cotemporary parents.

Pronounced SO-tuh.

As of October 2026, Souta ranked #13773 for boys in US births in 2015 SSA.