UK girl's name
Nawa
An Arabic name meaning tendril, bud, or first outgrowth of a plant.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nawa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nawa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. 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.
Nawa is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Nawa. 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 2012 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nawa ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Nawa.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nawa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5785
2011
Births in 2011
3
Latest year
Peak year
2011
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Nawa mean?
The name Nawa originates from the Sanskrit language, which was the classical literary language of the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have emerged around the 2nd millennium BCE. The name Nawa is derived from the Sanskrit word "nava," which means "new" or "fresh."
In ancient Hindu texts, the word "nava" is often associated with concepts of renewal, rejuvenation, and freshness. The name Nawa may have been given to individuals born at the beginning of a new cycle or during a time of renewal or rebirth.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nawa can be found in the Mahabharata, an ancient Indian epic composed between the 8th and 9th centuries BCE. In the epic, Nawa is mentioned as the name of a warrior who fought alongside the Pandava princes.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nawa. One such figure was Nawa Kalhora (1617-1653), a ruler of the Kalhora Dynasty in Sindh, which is now a part of modern-day Pakistan. He is remembered for his military campaigns and efforts to strengthen the dynasty's rule.
Another prominent figure with the name Nawa was Nawa Malik (1227-1291), a Sufi saint and mystic from the Indian subcontinent. He was known for his spiritual teachings and is venerated by followers of various Islamic traditions.
In the 14th century, Nawa Bahadur (1320-1380) was a renowned warrior and military commander who served under the Tughlaq Dynasty in the Delhi Sultanate. He is celebrated for his bravery and military exploits in defending the empire's territories.
During the 16th century, Nawa Vidyapati (1502-1570) was a prominent Sanskrit scholar and poet from the Indian state of Bengal. He is credited with contributing significantly to the literary and intellectual traditions of the region through his works.
Another notable figure with the name Nawa was Nawa Narayan (1630-1705), a Hindu philosopher and religious leader from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. He was a proponent of the Advaita Vedanta philosophical tradition and authored several influential texts on Hinduism.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who have borne the name Nawa, reflecting its ancient origins and its association with various cultural and historical contexts across the Indian subcontinent.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Nawa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nawa 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 | #5785 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Nawa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nawa in the UK right now?
In 2011, Nawa was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nawa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Nawa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nawa?
An Arabic name meaning tendril, bud, or first outgrowth of a plant.
How many people are called Nawa in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Nawa across the 1 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.