boy's name
Iwao
ee-WAH-oh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 3
- Letters 4
- Births on record 178
Iwao is a boy's name with 3 syllables. In 1936 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Iwao is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1921, when 20 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Iwao Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 54 |
| 1920s | 109 |
| 1930s | 15 |
How Popular Is Iwao?
In 1936, Iwao was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Iwao
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Iwao Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Iwao over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Iwao
- Japanese ee-WAH-oh
Sibling Names for Iwao
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Iwao — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Iwao
How popular is the name Iwao?
In 1936, Iwao was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Iwao a girl's or a boy's name?
Iwao is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Iwao?
Iwao has 3 syllables.
When was Iwao most popular?
Iwao peaked in 1921, when 20 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.