Tea or joyful
In many Asian languages, including Chinese and Korean, Cha refers to tea. As a Vietnamese name, it can also be associated with fatherhood or joy depending on the specific characters used. It is extremely rare as a standalone given name in the United States.
Less common today
Cha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,085 in 1991.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
South Korean actor and model
South Korean football manager and former player
