Hawa
Hawa is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Life, living, or breathing.
Origin and history
Hawa is the Arabic form of Eve, historically representing the mother of all living according to Abrahamic traditions. It is widely used across the Muslim world and parts of West Africa. In the United States, it has seen a steady rise in usage in recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,373 babies in the United States have been named Hawa since 1880. It ranks #3622 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1436.
States where it is most popular
- NY (43.3 %)
- OH (12.6 %)
- CA (11.5 %)
- PA (6.9 %)
- TX (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 6 |
| 1980-1990 | 47 |
| 1990-2000 | 185 |
| 2000-2010 | 579 |
| 2010-2019 | 880 |
| 2020-2029 | 676 |
Famous people named Hawa
- Hawa Abdi: Physician, Human Rights Activist
Fun facts
- Hawa is the direct linguistic counterpart to the biblical name Eve in Arabic and Islamic tradition.
- It is widely popular across North Africa, West Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia.