girl's name
Awel
AH-wel (Welsh)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 101
Awel is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2012, when 7 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Awel Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 36 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 16 |
How Popular Is Awel?
In 2023, Awel was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Where Awel Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Awel
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Awel Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Awel over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Awel
- Welsh AH-wel
Sibling Names for Awel
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Awel — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Awel
How popular is the name Awel?
In 2023, Awel was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for England and Wales.
Is Awel a girl's or a boy's name?
Awel is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Awel?
Awel has 2 syllables.
When was Awel most popular?
Awel peaked in 2012, when 7 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.