Hawa

Hawa is a girl's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 124 girls in the United States.

Hawa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˈhɑːwɑ/

About the name Hawa

Hawa belongs to the Muslim & Arabic 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, Hawa first appears in Social Security records in 1978. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1651 in 2024, and in 2024 124 babies received the name — 2,261 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Hawa in US records

First recorded (US)
1978
Best US rank
#1651 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Hawa in 2024
124
Total since 1880
2,261

Hawa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#275 in 2025
Babies named Hawa in 2025
165
Total since 1996
1,699

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Hawa mean?

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

Is Hawa a boy or girl name?

Hawa is a girl name. In 2024, 124 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Hawa?

Hawa comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Hawa?

Hawa first appears in US records in 1978. Its best-ever ranking was #1651 in 2024, and 124 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Hawa?

Hawa is pronounced /ˈhɑːwɑ/ (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 [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.