How Many People Are Named Mawa?

Complete statistics for the name Mawa: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Mawa
Very Rare
Arabic

Mawa means 'blessed' in Arabic, making it a name rich with positive connotations. Only 48 people in the US today share this name, which is just 1 in 6,920,729 Americans, truly setting it apart. All of those named Mawa are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely modern choice.

~48
Living in US
1 in 6,920,729
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Blessed
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 11
Personality Traits
Blessed Positive Hopeful
11
Life Path Number

Life-path number 11 is often associated with spiritual awakening and intuition.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

55,577
Worldwide Bearers
#16,896
Global Rank
🇨🇮 Ivory Coast
23,832
🇸🇩 Sudan
9,916
🇬🇳 Guinea
9,325
🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
3,041
🇲🇱 Mali
3,038
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
1,002
🇮🇩 Indonesia
842
🇨🇩 DR Congo
787
🇸🇳 Senegal
760
🇱🇷 Liberia
640

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
48 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 9
48
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 48 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
42
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Mawa Through the Generations

Mawa emerged as a name in the mid-2000s, gaining popularity until it peaked in 2016 with 8 births. Since then, the name has remained stable, with no significant fluctuations in usage. As of now, there are 48 individuals named Mawa in the United States, all under the age of 30, indicating that it's predominantly chosen by younger parents. This trend suggests that Mawa will continue to be a name associated with the newer generation for years to come.

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Mawa's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Mawa

How Many People Have the Name Mawa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 48 people in the United States currently share the name Mawa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,920,729 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Mawa a Common or Rare Name?

Mawa is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Mawa Mean?

Mawa means "blessed" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Mawa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Mawa Most Popular?

The name Mawa reached peak popularity in 2016, with 8 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Mawa?

Approximately 48 people named Mawa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 48. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,920,729 Americans.

Is Mawa a rare name?

Mawa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,920,729 Americans has this name.

What does the name Mawa mean?

Mawa means "blessed" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Mawa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Mawa are male and 100% are female.

When was Mawa most popular?

Mawa peaked in 2016 with 8 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US48
All-Time Births48
1 in X1 in 6,920,729
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2016
World Rank#16,896
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.