Rising since 2006, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Taqwa since 2005
Babies named Taqwa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 76 |
| 2020s | 108 |
Meaning & origin
Taqwa is a meaningful Arabic name that entered U.S. birth records in 2005, a late arrival compared to more established Muslim names. Since 2006, its trajectory has been rising, with its peak year in 2024 (rank 6,116 in 2025). About 1 in 84,593 baby girls received this name in 2025. The name has not yet appeared in top state rankings, indicating its niche appeal among families seeking a name with strong religious resonance. Taqwa remains closely tied to Islamic identity and reflects a broader trend of virtue names drawn directly from Arabic vocabulary.
Taqwa is an Arabic word meaning 'piety,' 'God-consciousness,' or 'fear of God.' It is a core concept in Islamic ethics, drawn directly from the Quran. As a personal name, it is most common among Muslim families, particularly in Arabic-speaking and South Asian communities. Its use as a given name in the United States has been recorded since 2005.
“Taqwa” around the world
Where Taqwa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Taqwaa
Sibling names for Taqwa
Names that share Taqwa's style, for a brother or sister.
