Soyoung
Meaningdepends on the hanja chosen · Korean
Soyoung is a Korean girl name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- GenerationSoyoung peaked in 1996, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Soyoung you'd meet today is about 29 years old.
- HistorySoyoung first shows up in US birth records in 1996, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 29 years since.
US births per million girls, 1996–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Soyoung
Soyoung is a girl name of Korean origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Korean names
Other spellings of Soyoung
More Korean girl names
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Girl name: Hanna · grace
- Girl name: Mina · depends on the hanja chosen
- Unisex name: Ari · lion
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Unisex name: Sol · sun
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Dana · graceful, refined
Questions about the name Soyoung
What does the name Soyoung mean?
Like most Korean names, Soyoung has no single fixed meaning. Each syllable is written with a hanja (Chinese) character, and parents choose the characters, and with them the meaning. The same sound can stand for very different things, so ask a Korean speaker which characters you'd use before you decide.
What is the origin of the name Soyoung?
Soyoung is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Mira (“wonderful”), Hanna (“grace”), Mina (“depends on the hanja chosen”) and Ari (“lion”).
Is Soyoung a boy or girl name?
Soyoung is a girl name.
How popular is the name Soyoung?
Soyoung is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1996. It peaked at #10,567 in 1996, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Soyoung?
If you like Soyoung, you might also like Sooyoung. Sooyoung is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Soyoung?
Soyoung is a Korean girl name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.