Girl nameCurrently #5,446 in the USSteady
Awa
2 syllablesPeak year: 20103 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
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Awa's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Awa |
|---|---|
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 7 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 13 |
| 1997 | 8 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 25 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 22 |
| 2002 | 32 |
| 2003 | 40 |
| 2004 | 38 |
| 2005 | 44 |
| 2006 | 28 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 35 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 44 |
| 2011 | 19 |
| 2012 | 37 |
| 2013 | 32 |
| 2014 | 22 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 27 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2019 | 32 |
| 2020 | 27 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 33 |
| 2024 | 23 |
Awa through the decades
- Awa peaked in 2010, when 44 babies were named Awa in the US.
- The 2000s were Awa's strongest decade, averaging 32 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Awa has fallen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Awa currently ranks #5,446 in the US and is holding steady.