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UK boy's name

Jawaad

One who is generous, giving generously.

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.

Jawaad is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Jawaad popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3937, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2004, with 14 births.

This profile covers 126 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1996 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 29% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 125 living people in the UK are called Jawaad. 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

  • Jawaad ranked #3937 for boys in England and Wales in 2019, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2004, when 14 boys were registered as Jawaad.
  • About 125 living people in the UK are estimated to have Jawaad as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#3937

2019

Births in 2019

4

Latest year

Peak year

2004

14 births

Estimated living

125

2026

Meaning

What does Jawaad mean?

The name Jawaad is of Arabic origin and its roots can be traced back to the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "jawad" which means "generosity" or "nobility." The name is believed to have originated in the Arabian Peninsula during the early days of Islam.

Jawaad was a relatively common name among Arab nobility and scholars during the medieval period. One of the earliest recorded instances of the name can be found in the writings of the 9th century Islamic philosopher Al-Kindi, who mentioned a scholar named Jawaad ibn al-Qasim al-Kufi.

The name gained further prominence in the 10th century when Jawaad ibn Abdullah, a renowned poet and literary critic from Baghdad, rose to fame. His works were widely appreciated and he was considered a master of the Arabic language.

In the 12th century, Jawaad al-Siqilli, a distinguished mathematician and astronomer from Sicily, made significant contributions to the field of science. His treatise on spherical geometry was widely studied and influential.

During the 13th century, Jawaad al-Isfahani, a Persian philosopher and theologian, gained recognition for his works on Islamic jurisprudence and ethics. His teachings were widely followed in the region.

Another notable figure bearing the name Jawaad was Jawaad Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who lived in the 19th century. He served as the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire and played a crucial role in the modernization efforts of the empire.

Throughout history, the name Jawaad has been associated with individuals who embodied the virtues of generosity, nobility, and intellectual pursuits. It has been a popular choice among Arabic-speaking communities, reflecting the cultural significance and aspirations attached to the name.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Jawaad over time

The chart below shows babies named Jawaad registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 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 Jawaad, the clearest high point is 2004. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2019, compared with 14 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Jawaad
0471114199620072019

Decades

Jawaad by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Jawaad 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 #4187 22 6
2000s #2348 66 9
1990s #1347 38 4

Related

Names similar to Jawaad

FAQ

Jawaad: questions and answers

How popular is the name Jawaad in the UK right now?

In 2019, Jawaad was ranked #3937 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Jawaad most popular?

The peak year on record was 2004, with 14 babies registered as Jawaad in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Jawaad?

One who is generous, giving generously.

How many people are called Jawaad in the UK?

A total of 126 babies have been registered as Jawaad across the 19 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.