UK boy's name
Awwab
One who frequently returns or repents to God.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Awwab is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Awwab popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4702, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2010 to 2019. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Awwab. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Awwab ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 4 boys were registered as Awwab.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Awwab as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4702
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2014
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Awwab mean?
The name Awwab has its origins in Arabic, derived from the root word "awwaba" which means "to return" or "to repent." It is a masculine name that gained prominence during the early Islamic era, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa.
Historically, the name Awwab was often associated with individuals who had a deep spiritual connection or those who had embraced a life of devotion and repentance. In some Islamic traditions, it is believed that the name carries a sense of piety and a desire to seek forgiveness from God.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Awwab can be found in ancient Islamic texts and historical chronicles. It is said that during the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled from 750 to 1258 CE, there was a renowned scholar and jurist named Awwab ibn Abi Sulayman al-Muqri (born around 760 CE, died 835 CE) who was highly respected for his knowledge of Islamic law and Quranic recitation.
Another notable figure with the name Awwab was Awwab ibn Abdillah al-Ansari (born around 620 CE, died 686 CE), a companion of Prophet Muhammad and one of the early converts to Islam. He is remembered for his bravery and unwavering faith during the early battles of Islamic conquest.
In the realm of literature, Awwab al-Aswad (born around 620 CE, died 688 CE) was a renowned Arabic poet and one of the most celebrated figures of the Umayyad era. His poetic works are known for their vivid imagery and emotional depth, often exploring themes of love, loss, and spiritual contemplation.
The name Awwab also gained prominence in the field of Islamic mysticism, or Sufism. One such figure was Awwab al-Dinawari (born around 828 CE, died 923 CE), a Sufi mystic and poet who was renowned for his spiritual teachings and his impact on the development of Islamic philosophy.
Another historical figure bearing the name Awwab was Awwab ibn Munabbih (born around 620 CE, died 728 CE), a scholar and historian from Yemen who is credited with preserving ancient Arab traditions and stories through his writings, which were widely circulated during his time.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who carried the name Awwab, reflecting its deep-rooted significance in Arabic and Islamic culture.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Awwab over time
The chart below shows babies named Awwab registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Awwab, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Awwab by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Awwab 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4425 | 10 | 3 |
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- Aaron 36,366
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- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
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FAQ
Awwab: questions and answers
How popular is the name Awwab in the UK right now?
In 2019, Awwab was ranked #4702 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Awwab most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 4 babies registered as Awwab in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Awwab?
One who frequently returns or repents to God.
How many people are called Awwab in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Awwab across the 3 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.