How Many People Are Named Wava?
Complete statistics for the name Wava: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Wava is a very rare female name with origins that aren't widely documented, making each person named Wava unique. Only 364 people in the US today carry this name, which means just 1 in 906,048 Americans have it. Interestingly, most Wavas are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with intuition and spiritual insight.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 97All 1,727 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: 1924Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Wava Through the Generations
Wava has been a name through the generations, but it's seen its peak in 1924 when 60 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Wava are over 60, with only a handful in their 30s and 60s. This name has remained stable over time, maintaining its classic charm without becoming trendy.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Wava's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Wava
How Many People Have the Name Wava?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 364 people in the United States currently share the name Wava. That works out to roughly 1 in every 906,048 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Wava a Common or Rare Name?
Wava 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 Wava Mean?
Wava means "creative variant of Ava" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Wava in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Wava Most Popular?
The name Wava reached peak popularity in 1924, with 60 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 Wava?
Approximately 364 people named Wava live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,727. That works out to roughly 1 in 906,048 Americans.
Is Wava a rare name?
Wava is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 906,048 Americans has this name.
What does the name Wava mean?
Wava means "creative variant of Ava" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Wava more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Wava are male and 100% are female.
When was Wava most popular?
Wava peaked in 1924 with 60 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.