Butterfly
Choua is a traditional Hmong name typically given to girls, though it is occasionally used for boys. It directly translates to 'butterfly' in the Hmong language, symbolizing transformation and beauty. In the United States, it is most commonly found within Hmong-American communities in the Midwest and California.
Less common today
Choua isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,429 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
First Hmong-American elected to public office in the US
