How Many People Are Named Nashwa?

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

Nashwa
Very Rare
Arabic

Nashwa means 'fragrant' in Arabic, making it a name rich in sensory imagery. Only 10 people named Nashwa live in the US today, which means 1 in 33,645,146 Americans share this unique moniker. The majority of Nashwas are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~10
Living in US
1 in 33,645,146
Americans
1987
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Fragrant
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Sophisticated Graceful Elegant
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

103,087
Worldwide Bearers
#9,905
Global Rank
🇪🇬 Egypt
79,292
🇸🇩 Sudan
13,882
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
5,945
🇮🇶 Iraq
1,226
🇴🇲 Oman
592
🇶🇦 Qatar
360
🇰🇼 Kuwait
275
🇵🇸 Palestine
243
🇾🇪 Yemen
182
🇺🇸 United States
157

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
10 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 34
5
Would be under 30 (50%)
5
Would be 30–60 (50%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 10 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: 1987

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
8
Classic Feel
26
Modern Appeal
74
International
99

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

📜 Nashwa Through the Generations

Nashwa has seen steady usage since its peak in 1987 when 5 babies were given this name. Today, there are still only 10 Nashwas living in the United States, reflecting its very rare status. The average age of those named Nashwa is 34, with 5 individuals under 30 and another 5 between 30 and 60, indicating a relatively young demographic for this name.

✨ Similar Names to Nashwa

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Nashwa's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Nashwa

How Many People Have the Name Nashwa?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 10 people in the United States currently share the name Nashwa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 33,645,146 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Nashwa a Common or Rare Name?

Nashwa 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 Nashwa Mean?

Nashwa means "fragrant" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Nashwa Most Popular?

The name Nashwa reached peak popularity in 1987, with 5 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 Nashwa?

Approximately 10 people named Nashwa live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 10. That works out to roughly 1 in 33,645,146 Americans.

Is Nashwa a rare name?

Nashwa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 33,645,146 Americans has this name.

What does the name Nashwa mean?

Nashwa means "fragrant" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Nashwa more male or female?

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

When was Nashwa most popular?

Nashwa peaked in 1987 with 5 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 US10
All-Time Births10
1 in X1 in 33,645,146
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age34
Peak Year1987
World Rank#9,905
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.