Nawal Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Nawal is an Arabic name meaning 'gift' or 'donation'. It has evolved from the Arabic form 'Nawāl' to its transliterated version in English. The name is associated with traits of kindness and generosity, and it has gained popularity in the 20th century among Arabic-speaking communities. There is no direct biblical relevance.
The name Nawal is most popular in Minnesota, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Nawal has been falling for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Nawal' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13005th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 7557th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3755th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3524th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Nawal' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Nawal"
Pronunciation
/nəˈwɑːl/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
Nawal is derived from the Arabic word 'nawāl', which means 'gift' or 'donation'.
Meaning
gift, donation
Language Evolution
Nawāl (Arabic), Nawal (transliterated into English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities, particularly in the 20th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Nawel, Nawla, Nawelita
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Nawal is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with kindness and generosity.
Famous People
Nawal El Saadawi, an Egyptian feminist writer, Nawal Al Zoghbi, a Lebanese singer
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Nawal"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Nawal"
"Nawal" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13005th of 19264 | 22 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 7557th of 27321 | 152 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 3755th of 35406 | 610 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3524th of 30306 | 534 |
Regional Popularity of "Nawal" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Nawal" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
100.00% 6317th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
43.76% 2005th/4582 |
74.90% 3868th/5164 |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
66.78% 4984th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
40.56% 1616th/3984 |
- | - |
100.00% 6276th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Nawal"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Nawal" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.