The nameHawa
Hawa is the Arabic form of Eve. It is at its highest level in England and Wales.
- Girl's name
- Hebrew
Meaning
Hawa comes from the Hebrew Chavah, "life, living".
Origin
Hebrew, through Arabic.
History
Hawa is Eve, the first woman, in Islamic tradition. In England and Wales the name reached 275th place in 2025, its best rank since 1996.
Famous people named Hawa
- Hawa Abdi, physician and activist
Popularity of the name Hawa
Hawa in the United States
Hawa was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 880 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Hawa. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Hawa in the United States were born before 2014, 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 113 births a year.
Hawa in the United Kingdom
Hawa was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 828 births over the decade, 49% of all recorded babies named Hawa. Its rise began around 2003, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Hawa in the United Kingdom were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 137 births a year on average, against 105 in the five years before.
Hawa in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Hawa
Names from the same generation as Hawa, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hawa mean?
Hawa comes from the Hebrew Chavah, "life, living".
What is the origin of the name Hawa?
Hebrew, through Arabic.
Is Hawa a girl's or a boy's name?
Hawa is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Hawa?
In 2024, Hawa was the 1654th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 124 births.
What are the variants of the name Hawa?
Variants and related names of Hawa include Awa.
What are good sibling names for Hawa?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Leya, Bracha, Halima and Shoshana for a sister, Noam, Shlomo, Avraham and Mikael for a brother.
Who are famous people named Hawa?
Hawa Abdi, physician and activist.