Holding steady, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Hawwa since 2010
Babies named Hawwa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 51 |
Meaning & origin
Hawwa, the Arabic form of Eve, is a name deeply rooted in religious tradition. In the United States, it was first recorded in 2010 and remains uncommon, ranking #7,885 as of 2025. Its usage peaked in 2014, and the name has shown a stable trajectory since. While it does not appear in any top state rankings, Hawwa retains cultural significance for Muslim families and those seeking a name with biblical and Quranic resonance. The name's meaning, 'living' or 'life,' connects it to the primordial mother figure, offering a sense of heritage and spiritual depth. Despite its rarity, Hawwa exemplifies how names from global traditions find niche but meaningful use in the American naming landscape.
Hawwa is the Arabic form of Eve, derived from the Hebrew חַוָּה (Chavvah), meaning 'living' or 'life.' In Islamic tradition, Hawwa is the wife of Adam, created from his rib. The name appears in the Quran and has been used across the Muslim world for centuries, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries and among South Asian Muslims.
“Hawwa” around the world
Where Hawwa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Hawwa
Names that share Hawwa's style, for a brother or sister.
