Hawa is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #503 in 2017 with 86 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 165 births ranking #275. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 855.6%. In 2017, approximately 1 in every 3,478 girls born was named Hawa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Hawa is a graceful name linked to life and the wider Eve family. It feels soft, warm, and deeply rooted.
The name appears across Muslim and African naming traditions and carries long-standing spiritual importance through its connection to Eve/Hawwa. Its simplicity is one of its strengths.