UK girl's name
Hawwaa
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "life-giver" or "source of life".
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.
Hawwaa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Hawwaa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 6 births.
This profile covers 33 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2003 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 33 living people in the UK are called Hawwaa. 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
- • Hawwaa ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2004, when 6 girls were registered as Hawwaa.
- • About 33 living people in the UK are estimated to have Hawwaa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2004
6 births
Estimated living
33
2026
Meaning
What does Hawwaa mean?
The name Hawwaa has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic word "hayy," meaning "alive" or "living." The name is often associated with the concept of life and vitality.
Hawwaa is also the Arabic name for Eve, the first woman according to Islamic tradition and the biblical account. In the Quran, Hawwaa is mentioned as the companion of Adam, the first man created by God. This connection to the origins of humanity has given the name a profound significance in the Islamic faith.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Hawwaa can be found in the Quran itself, where it is used to refer to Eve. This association with the mother of all humans has made the name a popular choice among Muslims throughout history.
In the 7th century CE, Hawwaa bint Yazid was a prominent figure in early Islamic history. She was the daughter of the Umayyad caliph Yazid I and played a significant role in the political and social affairs of the time.
Another notable bearer of the name was Hawwaa bint Ahmad al-Awlaki, a 9th-century Yemeni scholar and poet. She was known for her expertise in various fields, including theology, literature, and language.
In the 12th century, Hawwaa bint Ibrahim al-Dimashqi was a renowned Syrian scholar and jurist. She was highly respected for her knowledge of Islamic law and her contributions to the field of jurisprudence.
During the 14th century, Hawwaa bint Abi Bakr al-Siddiq was a prominent figure in the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria. She was a descendant of the first caliph, Abu Bakr, and was known for her piety and charitable works.
The name Hawwaa has a rich historical significance, rooted in its Arabic origins and its association with the first woman in Islamic and biblical traditions. Its connection to the concepts of life and vitality, as well as its appearance in ancient texts and historical records, have contributed to its enduring popularity throughout the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Hawwaa over time
The chart below shows babies named Hawwaa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 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 Hawwaa, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Hawwaa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Hawwaa 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 | #5195 | 14 | 4 |
| 2000s | #3725 | 19 | 4 |
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Names similar to Hawwaa
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- Holly 52,307
- Harriet 24,781
- Hollie 17,902
- Harper 15,784
- Heidi 12,675
- Hallie 9,873
- Hope 9,414
- Hayley 5,968
- Hazel 5,954
- Hanna 5,735
- Heather 5,497
FAQ
Hawwaa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Hawwaa in the UK right now?
In 2019, Hawwaa was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Hawwaa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2004, with 6 babies registered as Hawwaa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Hawwaa?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "life-giver" or "source of life".
How many people are called Hawwaa in the UK?
A total of 33 babies have been registered as Hawwaa across the 8 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.