Holding steady, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Naw since 2009
Babies named Naw per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 95 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Naw is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2009. It reached its peak popularity in 2017, but remains uncommon. The name is used almost exclusively for girls, and its popularity has been stable in recent years. With a rank of 13,208 in 2025, it is given to roughly 1 in every 267,878 newborns. While its exact origins are unclear, Naw may be a short form of names like Nawal or a creative respelling. Its simplicity and brevity give it a distinctive quality.
Naw appears to be a modern coinage, perhaps a short form of names like Nawal or a respelling of similar sounds. It has been used in the United States since at least 2009, but its exact derivation is unclear. The name does not have a well-documented history of use before the 21st century.
Sibling names for Naw
Names that share Naw's style, for a brother or sister.
