boy's name
Awwal
AH-wal (Arabic)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 26
Awwal is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2016 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. 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 2015, when 5 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2009.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Awwal Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 3 |
| 2010s | 8 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 10 |
How Popular Is Awwal?
In 2024, Awwal was given to 5 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 Awwal 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 Awwal
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Awwal Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Awwal over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Awwal
- Arabic AH-wal
Sibling Names for Awwal
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Awwal — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Awwal
How popular is the name Awwal?
In 2024, Awwal was given to 5 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 Awwal a girl's or a boy's name?
Awwal is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Awwal?
Awwal has 2 syllables.
When was Awwal most popular?
Awwal peaked in 2015, when 5 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.