Najwa
Every Najwa since 1972 — 605 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Najwa
Najwa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,394 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1972, 605 American babies have been named Najwa. Its peak came in 1992, when 26 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Najwa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Najwa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | #7,394 |
| 2024 | 9 | #10,846 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,163 |
| 2022 | 11 | #9,475 |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,870 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,466 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,609 |
| 2018 | 17 | #7,020 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,180 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,729 |
| 2015 | 7 | #14,050 |
| 2014 | 9 | #11,666 |
| 2013 | 5 | #18,461 |
| 2012 | 8 | #13,091 |
| 2011 | 8 | #13,024 |
| 2010 | 12 | #9,634 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,250 |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,930 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13,544 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14,660 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,397 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,705 |
| 2003 | 12 | #8,902 |
| 2002 | 8 | #11,862 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,316 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,875 |
| 1995 | 18 | #5,369 |
| 1990 | 14 | #6,355 |
| 1985 | 11 | #6,318 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,618 |
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Famous people named Najwa
- Najwa Nimri Actor · b. 1972
- Najwa Karam Singer · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Najwa in 2025?
Najwa ranked #7,394 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Najwa?
605 babies have been named Najwa in the United States since 1972, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Najwa most popular?
Najwa peaked in 1992, when 26 newborns received the name.
Is Najwa a boy or girl name?
Najwa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Najwa rising or falling?
Najwa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Najwa?
Well-known people named Najwa include Najwa Nimri (actor), Najwa Karam (singer).