How Many People Are Named Najwa?

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

Najwa
Very Rare
Arabic

Najwa means 'night' in Arabic, adding a poetic touch to its very rare status among female names. Only 580 people named Najwa live in the US today, making up just 1 in 568,985 Americans, truly setting it apart. The majority, 56%, are under 30, showing it's a name for the younger generation.

~580
Living in US
1 in 568,985
Americans
1992
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Night
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Mysterious Sophisticated Intelligent
4
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 4 are known for their stability and practicality.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

143,599
Worldwide Bearers
#7,298
Global Rank
🇾🇪 Yemen
18,148
🇪🇬 Egypt
17,090
🇲🇦 Morocco
16,896
🇸🇩 Sudan
14,477
🇸🇾 Syria
11,923
🇱🇧 Lebanon
9,790
🇮🇶 Iraq
8,898
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
8,859
🇵🇸 Palestine
8,705
🇯🇴 Jordan
7,953

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
580 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
328
Would be under 30 (56%)
262
Would be 30–60 (44%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 590 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: 1992

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
82
Classic Feel
33
Modern Appeal
87
International
100

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

📜 Najwa Through the Generations

Najwa has seen a steady rise in popularity since its peak in 1992 when 26 babies were given this name. Today, people named Najwa span across different age groups, but the majority are young adults. With 328 under 30 and 262 aged between 30 and 60, Najwa stands out as a modern choice, reflecting current naming trends.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 10
California 5

✨ Similar Names to Najwa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Najwa's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Najwa

How Many People Have the Name Najwa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 580 people in the United States currently share the name Najwa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 568,985 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Najwa a Common or Rare Name?

Najwa 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 Najwa Mean?

Najwa means "night" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Najwa Most Popular?

The name Najwa reached peak popularity in 1992, with 26 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Najwa?

Approximately 580 people named Najwa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 590. That works out to roughly 1 in 568,985 Americans.

Is Najwa a rare name?

Najwa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 568,985 Americans has this name.

What does the name Najwa mean?

Najwa means "night" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Najwa more male or female?

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

When was Najwa most popular?

Najwa peaked in 1992 with 26 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US580
All-Time Births590
1 in X1 in 568,985
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age26
Peak Year1992
World Rank#7,298
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.