Awa
3 countries#315 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Awa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
3,626 births recorded 1963–2022 · currently #315 · peaked in 2022 with 190 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-de-Marne, Val-d'Oise, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
871 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #4758 · peaked in 2005 with 44 births
Most common in: New York, Ohio, Georgia, Maryland, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
214 births recorded 2000–2021 · currently #1962 · peaked in 2019 with 17 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
214 births recorded 2000–2021 · peaked in 2019 with 17 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Awa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #501 | — |
| 2004 | #559 | ↓58 |
| 2005 | #481 | ↑78 |
| 2006 | #576 | ↓95 |
| 2007 | #470 | ↑106 |
| 2008 | #567 | ↓97 |
| 2009 | #568 | ↓1 |
| 2010 | #617 | ↓49 |
| 2011 | #551 | ↑66 |
| 2012 | #526 | ↑25 |
| 2013 | #550 | ↓24 |
| 2014 | #487 | ↑63 |
| 2015 | #522 | ↓35 |
| 2016 | #418 | ↑104 |
| 2017 | #372 | ↑46 |
| 2018 | #326 | ↑46 |
| 2019 | #354 | ↓28 |
| 2020 | #379 | ↓25 |
| 2021 | #338 | ↑41 |
| 2022 | #315 | ↑23 |
Frequently asked questions about Awa
Is Awa a popular name?
Yes — Awa currently ranks #315 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Awa more common for boys or girls?
Awa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Awa most popular?
Awa peaked in 2022 in France, with 190 recorded births that year.
Is Awa rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Awa’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1325 in 1963 to #315 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Awa?
At least 4,711 babies have been recorded with the name Awa across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Awa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Awa appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Awa?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Awa include Avarie, Azaiah, Azelia.
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