How Many People Are Named Wala?
Complete statistics for the name Wala: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wala means 'nothing' in Arabic, making it a unique choice. Only 6 people named Wala live in the US today, which is just 1 in 56,182,645 Americans. The name peaked in popularity in 1990 with 6 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 36All 6 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: 1990Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wala Through the Generations
Wala, a very rare female name, has seen stable usage since its peak in 1990 when six babies were given this name. Today, all six individuals named Wala are between the ages of 30 and 60, indicating a modern generation preference for this name. its rarity, Wala continues to be recognized globally, with Egypt being the most common country outside the US where the name is found.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wala's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Wala
How Many People Have the Name Wala?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 229 people in the United States currently share the name Wala. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,447,377 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Wala a Common or Rare Name?
Wala 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 Wala Mean?
Wala means "nothing" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wala in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Wala Most Popular?
The name Wala reached peak popularity in 1990, with 6 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 Wala?
Approximately 229 people named Wala live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 229. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,447,377 Americans.
Is Wala a rare name?
Wala is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,447,377 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wala mean?
Wala means "nothing" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Wala more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Wala are male and 100% are female.
When was Wala most popular?
Wala peaked in 1990 with 6 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.