UK girl's name
Mawada
An Arabic feminine name meaning "love, affection, and close friendship".
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.
Mawada is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Mawada popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 12 births.
This profile covers 54 England and Wales registrations across 10 recorded years from 2002 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 42% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 54 living people in the UK are called Mawada. 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
- • Mawada ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2021, when 12 girls were registered as Mawada.
- • About 54 living people in the UK are estimated to have Mawada as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2021
12 births
Estimated living
54
2026
Meaning
What does Mawada mean?
The name Mawada is derived from the Arabic language and has its origins in the Middle East and North African regions. It is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD.
Mawada is an Arabic word that translates to "love," "affection," or "kindness." It is a feminine name that carries a beautiful and positive connotation, often associated with feelings of warmth, compassion, and tenderness.
In Islamic tradition, the concept of "mawada" is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It is used to describe the bond of love and affection that should exist between spouses and among believers.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Mawada can be found in historical records from the 8th century AD. Mawada bint al-Hasan, a renowned scholar and poet from the Abbasid era, was born in 763 AD and is considered one of the first notable individuals to bear this name.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Mawada. One such individual was Mawada al-Zayyat (1886-1936), an Egyptian feminist and writer who played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and education in the early 20th century.
Another prominent figure was Mawada Adham (1905-1969), a Syrian-born Egyptian actress and singer who rose to fame during the golden age of Egyptian cinema in the 1930s and 1940s.
In the field of literature, Mawada al-Barghouti (1944-1986) was a renowned Palestinian poet and writer. Her works often explored themes of resistance, exile, and the Palestinian struggle for freedom.
Mawada Charara (born 1938) is a Lebanese author and journalist who has made significant contributions to the literary scene in Lebanon and the Arab world.
Mawada Fuad (1943-2002) was an Egyptian actress and singer who enjoyed a successful career spanning several decades, appearing in numerous films and television series.
While the name Mawada has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has transcended borders and gained popularity in various regions around the world, particularly among those with Middle Eastern or North African heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Mawada over time
The chart below shows babies named Mawada registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 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 Mawada, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 12 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Mawada by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Mawada 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 | #3937 | 25 | 4 |
| 2010s | #3594 | 18 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4332 | 11 | 3 |
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FAQ
Mawada: questions and answers
How popular is the name Mawada in the UK right now?
In 2024, Mawada was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Mawada most popular?
The peak year on record was 2021, with 12 babies registered as Mawada in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Mawada?
An Arabic feminine name meaning "love, affection, and close friendship".
How many people are called Mawada in the UK?
A total of 54 babies have been registered as Mawada across the 10 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.