Rising since 2001, #5,045 for boys today.
Popularity of Awab since 2000
Babies named Awab per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2016, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Awab's real moment was 2025.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 132 |
| 2020s | 87 |
Meaning & origin
Awab first entered U.S. records in 2000 and has since risen modestly in usage, reaching its peak rank of 5,045 in 2025. In that year, approximately 1 in 89,899 newborn boys were named Awab, reflecting its status as a distinctive but infrequent choice. The name's trajectory has been steadily upward since 2001, indicating growing awareness among American families of Arabic heritage. While no top states have been recorded for Awab, its presence mirrors the broader appreciation for Arabic names in the United States.
Awab is derived from the Arabic root 'w-b' meaning 'to return' or 'to repent,' and figuratively denotes 'one who returns to God' or 'reward.' It is used as a given name in the Arabic-speaking world and among Muslims, often reflecting spiritual devotion. The name appears in the Quran in reference to those who are repentant and obedient.
“Awab” around the world
Where Awab lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Awwab, Aouab
Sibling names for Awab
Names that share Awab's style, for a brother or sister.
