Awa
Every Awa since 1992 — 871 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Awa
Awa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,777 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 871 American babies have been named Awa. Its peak came in 2005, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Awa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Awa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,777 |
| 2024 | 24 | #5,324 |
| 2023 | 33 | #4,286 |
| 2022 | 29 | #4,687 |
| 2021 | 30 | #4,523 |
| 2020 | 27 | #4,773 |
| 2019 | 32 | #4,355 |
| 2018 | 32 | #4,367 |
| 2017 | 27 | #4,942 |
| 2016 | 29 | #4,754 |
| 2015 | 26 | #5,152 |
| 2014 | 22 | #5,825 |
| 2013 | 32 | #4,438 |
| 2012 | 37 | #4,059 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,600 |
| 2010 | 44 | #3,579 |
| 2009 | 22 | #6,130 |
| 2008 | 35 | #4,370 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,113 |
| 2006 | 28 | #4,973 |
| 2005 | 44 | #3,410 |
| 2004 | 38 | #3,753 |
| 2003 | 40 | #3,539 |
| 2002 | 32 | #3,988 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,211 |
| 2000 | 27 | #4,417 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,138 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Awa in 2025?
Awa ranked #4,777 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Awa?
871 babies have been named Awa in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Awa most popular?
Awa peaked in 2005, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Awa a boy or girl name?
Awa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Awa rising or falling?
Awa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.