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颯太
そうた
Sota
SOH-tah · a male name
“Swift wind + strength”
Energetic · Fresh · Sporty
The story of Sota
The most popular way to write Sota — a name that feels like a fresh breeze.
Sota has been a top-ranking boys' name in Japan for the past two decades. Its crisp, open sound feels youthful and friendly.
Kanji by kanji
swift wind
This kanji describes the refreshing sound of wind rushing past — full of speed and vitality.
big, strong
A classic kanji in boys' names, expressing healthy growth and strength.
How it feels
The full story
About 颯太
颯太 became the definitive spelling of Sota in the 2010s. Parents choose it hoping their son will grow up active and refreshing, like a swift wind across a field.
Popularity in Japan
Sota has consistently ranked in the top 10 boys' names in Japan since the early 2000s.
Through the decades
A distinctly modern name — rare before the 1990s, it exploded in popularity in the 2000s.
Deep dive
The sound 'so' evokes openness and speed in Japanese, while the ending 'ta' has long been a classic masculine name ending. This combination of freshness and tradition explains Sota's lasting popularity.
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