Rising since 2017, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Mawada since 2013
Babies named Mawada per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 54 |
| 2020s | 92 |
Meaning & origin
Mawada is a gentle, meaningful name rooted in Arabic, derived from the Qur'anic concept of love and harmony between spouses. It first appeared in U.S. records in 2013 and has been steadily rising in use, reaching its peak rank of 4,878 in 2025. The name is given to approximately 1 in 59,528 American girls, with top state representation in New York. Mawada offers a distinctive yet accessible choice for families seeking a name with spiritual resonance and cultural depth.
Mawada derives from the Arabic root w-d-d, which conveys love and affection. The name appears in the Qur'an (Surah 30:21) as a concept of compassion between spouses. It has been used as a given name in Arabic-speaking communities, particularly in the modern era.
Where Mawada is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Mawada” around the world
Where Mawada lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Maw, Wada
Variants: Mawadda, Mawaddah
Sibling names for Mawada
Names that share Mawada's style, for a brother or sister.
