Najwa
3 countries#1954 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Najwa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
958 births recorded 1974–2022 · currently #1954 · peaked in 2010 with 50 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Hérault, Paris, Nord, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
605 births recorded 1972–2025 · currently #7133 · peaked in 1992 with 26 births
Most common in: New York, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
66 births recorded 1998–2020 · peaked in 2012 with 7 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
66 births recorded 1998–2020 · peaked in 2012 with 7 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Najwa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1143 | — |
| 2004 | #1087 | ↑56 |
| 2005 | #1099 | ↓12 |
| 2006 | #1054 | ↑45 |
| 2007 | #1156 | ↓102 |
| 2008 | #1008 | ↑148 |
| 2009 | #1313 | ↓305 |
| 2010 | #982 | ↑331 |
| 2011 | #1503 | ↓521 |
| 2012 | #1444 | ↑59 |
| 2013 | #1122 | ↑322 |
| 2014 | #1561 | ↓439 |
| 2015 | #1719 | ↓158 |
| 2016 | #1763 | ↓44 |
| 2017 | #1426 | ↑337 |
| 2018 | #1925 | ↓499 |
| 2019 | #2287 | ↓362 |
| 2020 | #2253 | ↑34 |
| 2021 | #2509 | ↓256 |
| 2022 | #1954 | ↑555 |
Frequently asked questions about Najwa
Is Najwa a popular name?
Yes — Najwa currently ranks #1954 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Najwa more common for boys or girls?
Najwa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Najwa most popular?
Najwa peaked in 2010 in France, with 50 recorded births that year.
Is Najwa rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Najwa’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1898 in 1974 to #1954 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Najwa?
At least 1,629 babies have been recorded with the name Najwa across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Najwa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Najwa appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Najwa?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Najwa include Nadira, Nakiya.
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