How Many People Are Named Hawa?

Complete statistics for the name Hawa in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Hawa
Very Rare
2,261
Estimated People
1 in 145,953
1 in X Americans
2024
Peak Popularity
Female
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
2,261 (100%)
0%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 14

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Arizona 10
California 138
Georgia 13
Kentucky 5
Massachusetts 10
Maryland 23
Minnesota 55
New Jersey 8
New York 562
Ohio 159
Pennsylvania 86
Texas 76
Virginia 54
Washington 63
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 50.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Hawa

How Many People Have the Name Hawa in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,261 people in the United States currently share the name Hawa. That works out to roughly 1 in every 145,953 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Hawa a Common or Rare Name?

Hawa is classified as Very Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Hawa Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Hawa are covered in full on the Hawa name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Hawa Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Hawa in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female. Hawa is used almost exclusively as a female name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Hawa Most Popular?

The name Hawa reached peak popularity in 2024, with 124 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Hawa Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Hawa across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Hawa?

Approximately 2,261 people in the United States share the name Hawa, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Hawa a rare name?

Hawa is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 145,953 Americans has this name.

What does the name Hawa mean?

The meaning and origin of Hawa is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Hawa more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Hawa are male and 100% are female. The predicted gender is Female.

When was Hawa most popular?

The name Hawa reached its peak in 2024, with 124 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People2,261
RarityVery Rare
1 in X1 in 145,953
GenderFemale
Avg Age14
Peak Year2024
Male %0%
Female %100%

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