girl's name
Hawwa
HAH-wah (Arabic)
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 1,100
England and Wales
#417
2025 births
Hawwa is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 13 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Hawwa is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2025, when 98 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 5,377 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Hawwa 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 | 9 |
| 2000s | 115 |
| 2010s | 393 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 397 |
How Popular Is Hawwa?
In 2025, Hawwa was given to 98 babies in England and Wales, ranking #417 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Hawwa 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.
How Hawwa Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Hawwâ | Hawwâ is a rare spelling of Hawwa, written with a circumflex and recorded about 5 times, mostly in France. | 5 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Hawwa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Hawwa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Hawwa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Hawwa
- Arabic HAH-wah
Sibling Names for Hawwa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Hawwa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Hawwa
How popular is the name Hawwa?
In 2025, Hawwa was given to 98 babies in England and Wales, ranking #417 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Hawwa a girl's or a boy's name?
Hawwa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Hawwa?
Hawwa has 2 syllables.
When was Hawwa most popular?
Hawwa peaked in 2025, when 98 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Hawwa a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Hawwa currently ranks #417 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.