344births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
2023Peak · Northern Ireland
#290Northern Ireland 2025
Rua is a girl name family recorded 344 times in 5 countries since 1916. It ranks highest today in Northern Ireland (#290 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in Northern Ireland in 2023, at 97.3 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Rua
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rua | English | 174 | 🇮🇪 Ireland | #329 | 2022 | ▲ 351 % |
| Rua | English | 73 | 🇺🇸 United States | #6838 | 2025 | ▲ 200 % |
| Rua | English | 52 | 🇬🇧 Northern Ireland | #290 | 2023 | – |
| Rua | English | 39 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2787 | 2025 | – |
| Rua | English | 6 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | #1585 | 2024 | – |
Questions about Rua
How popular is the name Rua?
In 2025 it ranked #290 in Northern Ireland. Official registers record 344 births across 5 countries.
When was Rua most popular?
It peaked in Northern Ireland in 2023, at 97.3 births per 100,000.
Is Rua a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Rua is a girl name.