Hawa
Every Hawa since 1978 — 2,373 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Hawa
Hawa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,813 in 2025 with 111 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1978, 2,373 American babies have been named Hawa. Its peak came in 2024, when 125 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Hawa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Hawa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 111 | #1,813 |
| 2024 | 125 | #1,649 |
| 2023 | 116 | #1,766 |
| 2022 | 103 | #1,935 |
| 2021 | 113 | #1,793 |
| 2020 | 108 | #1,824 |
| 2019 | 109 | #1,853 |
| 2018 | 110 | #1,842 |
| 2017 | 104 | #1,935 |
| 2016 | 82 | #2,315 |
| 2015 | 87 | #2,175 |
| 2014 | 86 | #2,204 |
| 2013 | 76 | #2,390 |
| 2012 | 70 | #2,574 |
| 2011 | 80 | #2,332 |
| 2010 | 76 | #2,463 |
| 2009 | 85 | #2,293 |
| 2008 | 81 | #2,384 |
| 2007 | 68 | #2,692 |
| 2006 | 81 | #2,332 |
| 2005 | 57 | #2,881 |
| 2004 | 40 | #3,653 |
| 2003 | 37 | #3,759 |
| 2002 | 44 | #3,210 |
| 2001 | 48 | #2,976 |
| 2000 | 38 | #3,476 |
| 1995 | 19 | #5,092 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,245 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,493 |
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Famous people named Hawa
- Hawa Abdi Social activist · 1947–2020
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Hawa in 2025?
Hawa ranked #1,813 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 111 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Hawa?
2,373 babies have been named Hawa in the United States since 1978, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Hawa most popular?
Hawa peaked in 2024, when 125 newborns received the name.
Is Hawa a boy or girl name?
Hawa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Hawa rising or falling?
Hawa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Hawa?
Well-known people named Hawa include Hawa Abdi (social activist).