UK boy's name
Awab
A given masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "forgiver, indulgent, or bountiful".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Awab is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Awab popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1951, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 17 births.
This profile covers 149 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2005 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 71% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 148 living people in the UK are called Awab. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Awab ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 17 boys were registered as Awab.
- • About 148 living people in the UK are estimated to have Awab as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1951
2024
Births in 2024
12
Latest year
Peak year
2022
17 births
Estimated living
148
2026
Meaning
What does Awab mean?
The name Awab is of Arabic origin, deriving from the word "awab," which means "one who repents." It is believed to have originated in the Middle East during the early centuries of Islam, around the 7th century AD.
The earliest recorded use of the name Awab can be found in various Islamic texts and historical records from that period. It was a popular name among Arab scholars and religious figures, as it symbolized a commitment to repentance and seeking forgiveness.
One of the earliest known individuals with the name Awab was a 7th-century Arab scholar and poet, Awab bin Abi Sufyan. He was a renowned figure in the court of the Umayyad Caliph Muawiyah I and is recognized for his contributions to early Islamic literature.
Another notable individual with the name Awab was Awab bin Zuhayr, a 9th-century Arab poet and writer from Basra, Iraq. He was renowned for his mastery of the Arabic language and his works were widely celebrated during his time.
In the 11th century, Awab al-Basri was a prominent Sufi scholar and mystic from Basra, Iraq. He was known for his teachings on spiritual purification and his influence on the development of Sufism.
During the 12th century, Awab bin Ahmad al-Andalusi was a renowned Muslim scholar and philosopher from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). He made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics, astronomy, and philosophy, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.
In the 14th century, Awab al-Din al-Bukhari was a respected Islamic scholar and jurist from Bukhara, Uzbekistan. He was known for his expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and his interpretations of religious texts.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have borne the name Awab throughout history. The name has continued to be used in various parts of the Arab world and Muslim communities, carrying with it the symbolic meaning of repentance and spiritual devotion.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Awab over time
The chart below shows babies named Awab registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2005 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Awab, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 17 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Awab by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Awab was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2034 | 59 | 5 |
| 2010s | #2862 | 63 | 9 |
| 2000s | #2546 | 27 | 4 |
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- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
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- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Awab: questions and answers
How popular is the name Awab in the UK right now?
In 2024, Awab was ranked #1951 for boys in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.
When was Awab most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 17 babies registered as Awab in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Awab?
A given masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "forgiver, indulgent, or bountiful".
How many people are called Awab in the UK?
A total of 149 babies have been registered as Awab across the 18 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.