Su

Su is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 4 girls in 2023.

Su at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese · Turkish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/suː/

About the name Su

Su belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Su first appears in Social Security records in 1935. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #2479 in 1957, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 691 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Su in US records

First recorded (US)
1935
Best US rank
#2479 in 1957
Peak year
1957
Total since 1880
691

Su in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1998
Best rank
#2410 in 2007
Babies named Su in 2023
4
Total since 1996
91

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Su mean?

The meaning of Su is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Su a boy or girl name?

Su is a girl name. In England & Wales, 4 babies received the name in 2023.

What origin is the name Su?

Su comes from the Spanish, Portuguese and Turkish tradition.

How popular is the name Su?

Su first appears in US records in 1935. Its best-ever ranking was #2479 in 1957, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Su?

Su is pronounced /suː/ (IPA).

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to hello@namepetal.com — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.