How Many People Are Named Ruwaida?

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

Ruwaida
Very Rare
Arabic

Ruwaida means 'a helper' in Arabic, making it both meaningful and rare, with only 67 people named Ruwaida living in the US today, or 1 in 4,958,219 Americans. All of these people are under 30, showing how modern and trendy this name really is.

~67
Living in US
1 in 4,958,219
Americans
2018
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Helper
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Supportive Caring Compassionate
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

56,927
Worldwide Bearers
#16,541
Global Rank
🇮🇶 Iraq
20,838
🇯🇴 Jordan
7,260
🇸🇾 Syria
5,789
🇱🇧 Lebanon
4,615
🇵🇸 Palestine
4,531
🇾🇪 Yemen
4,287
🇮🇩 Indonesia
3,532
🇹🇿 Tanzania
1,117
🇳🇬 Nigeria
675
🇿🇦 South Africa
644

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
67 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 9
67
Would be under 30 (100%)
0
Would be 30–60 (0%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 67 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: 2018

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
48
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
99

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

📜 Ruwaida Through the Generations

Ruwaida saw its peak popularity in 2018 with 9 births, indicating a recent surge in usage. Today, all 67 individuals named Ruwaida are under 30 years old, reflecting the name's status as a contemporary choice. This trend suggests that Ruwaida will likely continue to rise in popularity among younger parents seeking unique names.

✨ Similar Names to Ruwaida

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ruwaida's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Ruwaida

How Many People Have the Name Ruwaida?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 67 people in the United States currently share the name Ruwaida. That works out to roughly 1 in every 4,958,219 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ruwaida a Common or Rare Name?

Ruwaida 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 Ruwaida Mean?

Ruwaida means "helper" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Ruwaida Most Popular?

The name Ruwaida reached peak popularity in 2018, with 9 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 Ruwaida?

Approximately 67 people named Ruwaida live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 67. That works out to roughly 1 in 4,958,219 Americans.

Is Ruwaida a rare name?

Ruwaida is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 4,958,219 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ruwaida mean?

Ruwaida means "helper" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Ruwaida more male or female?

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

When was Ruwaida most popular?

Ruwaida peaked in 2018 with 9 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 US67
All-Time Births67
1 in X1 in 4,958,219
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age9
Peak Year2018
World Rank#16,541
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.