The nameAwa
Awa is the West African form of Eve, short and strong.
- Girl's name
- West African
Meaning
Awa comes from Hawa, the Arabic form of Eve, from the Hebrew Chawwah, "living".
Origin
West African, from Arabic.
History
In England and Wales Awa reached 1530th place in 2002.
Popularity of the name Awa
Awa in the United States
Awa was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 316 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Awa. Its rise began around 1992, and it peaked in 2005. Half of all babies named Awa in the United States were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 28 births a year.
Awa in France
Awa was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,300 births over the decade, 31% of all recorded babies named Awa. Its rise began around 1980, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Awa in France were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 197 births a year on average, against 162 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Awa
Names from the same generation as Awa, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Awa mean?
Awa comes from Hawa, the Arabic form of Eve, from the Hebrew Chawwah, "living".
What is the origin of the name Awa?
West African, from Arabic.
Is Awa a girl's or a boy's name?
Awa is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Awa?
In 2024, Awa was the 5569th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 23 births.
What are the variants of the name Awa?
Variants and related names of Awa include Ava, Ewa and Hawa.
What are good sibling names for Awa?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aissatou, Kadiatou, Fatou and Mariama for a sister, Ibrahima, Artur, Abdoulaye and Boubacar for a brother.