girl's name
Wava
WAY-vuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Births on record 1,727
Wava is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1987 it was given to 7 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.
- Peaked in 1924, when 60 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1892.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Wava Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 49 |
| 1900s | 98 |
| 1910s | 332 |
| 1920s | 495 |
| 1930s | 357 |
| 1940s | 225 |
| 1950s | 127 |
| 1960s | 32 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 7 |
How Popular Is Wava?
In 1987, Wava was given to 7 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 Wava
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Wava Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Wava over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Wava
- English WAY-vuh
Sibling Names for Wava
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Wava — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Wava
How popular is the name Wava?
In 1987, Wava was given to 7 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 Wava a girl's or a boy's name?
Wava is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Wava?
Wava has 2 syllables.
When was Wava most popular?
Wava peaked in 1924, when 60 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.