Hawa
- Pronunciation
- [Ha-wa]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Swahili Name Meaning "Longing."
- Origin
- African
Hawa Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 2,261 baby girls have been named Hawa. The name peaked in 2024 with 124 US births that year (rank #1651). In 2024, ranked #1651 nationally.
Top States for Hawa
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Hawa births are: New York (543), Ohio (149), California (127).
Other African-Origin Names Like Hawa
If you like Hawa's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
4-Letter Names Starting with H
Names with Hawa's exact length and starting letter: Hadi, Hadu, Haig, Haji, Hale.
Quick Facts About Hawa
Where in the US Is Hawa Most Popular?
Average girl-name rank within each state across 2016–2025 SSA records. A lower number means the name appears closer to the top of that state's girls-name rankings — a per-capita measure that isn't biased toward large states. For Hawa the strongest states are New York, Maryland, Minnesota.
Strongest girls-name states
Source: SSA state-level baby-name dataset 2016–2025. States with fewer than 3 years of data for Hawa in this window are excluded. Births < 5 in a given state-year are suppressed by SSA for privacy.
Looking for names like Hawa?
A dedicated page with 60+ related names — spelling variants, rhymes, alliterations, same-origin matches, and shared meaning concepts — lives at its own URL so each kind of similarity gets a deeper treatment than fits here.
Compare Hawa to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Hawa against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
Hawa Baby Name Ideas
- What to Do When Baby-Name Meanings Disagree: A Source-Checking Guide for Parents
- Easy-to-Spell Baby Names: Clear Choices That Still Have Style
- Shōgun & Feudal Japan Baby Names: From the Samurai Era to the Nursery
- One-Syllable Baby Names That Pack a Punch: A Minimalist's Guide to Names Built on a Single Beat
- Outer Banks-Inspired Baby Names: Pogues, Kooks & Coastal Carolina Picks
- Nautical & Coastal Baby Names: A Coastal-Grandmother Guide to Names That Wear Well
- Bohemian (Boho) Baby Names: Free-Spirit, Wanderlust & Laurel Canyon Picks
- Disney Princess Baby Names: From the Castle to the Classroom
- Boy Names That Can't Be Shortened
- Chill Baby Names Meaning Peace: A Serene Start for Your Little One
- Popular Black Baby Names: Rich in Meaning and Legacy
- The Best Short Boy Names: Simple, Strong, and Timeless
- Nature-Inspired Boy Names for Your Future Babies of Outdoor
- Short and Sweet Baby Names for Boys and Girls: Meaningful Names with Big Impact
- Unique Hipster Baby Names for Boys and Girls: A Blend of Vintage Charm and Modern
- San Francisco Baby Names: Unique and Trendy Choices in the City by the Bay
- Exploring Los Angeles Baby Names: A Trendy, Angelic Look at City-Inspired Favorites
- 70 Energy Baby Names for Boys and Girls: Names That Spark Strength and Vitality
- Baby Names That Mean Adventurous: Bold and Brave Choices for Your Little Explorer
- Tropical Baby Names: Exotic, Vibrant, and Full of Life