girl's name
Nashwa
NASH-wah (Arabic)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 36
Nashwa is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1998 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2008, when 6 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 175,654 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1997.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Nashwa 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 | 4 |
| 2000s | 9 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 3 |
How Popular Is Nashwa?
In 2025, Nashwa was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Nashwa 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 Nashwa
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Nashwa Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Nashwa over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Nashwa
- Arabic NASH-wah
Sibling Names for Nashwa
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Nashwa — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Nashwa
How popular is the name Nashwa?
In 2025, Nashwa was given to 3 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Nashwa a girl's or a boy's name?
Nashwa is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Nashwa?
Nashwa has 2 syllables.
When was Nashwa most popular?
Nashwa peaked in 2008, when 6 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Nashwa a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Nashwa currently ranks #6,172 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.