Wava
girl nameWava entered the US charts in 1892, peaked at #926 in 1905, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1892–2025
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rank today
#926
peak (1905)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1287 |
| 1900s | #1322 |
| 1910s | #1122 |
| 1920s | #1084 |
| 1930s | #1258 |
| 1940s | #2067 |
| 1950s | #3414 |
| 1960s | #5701 |
| 1970s | #10210 |
| 1980s | #8778 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Wava are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Wava alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Wava in 2025?
- Wava is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Wava most popular?
- Wava peaked in 1905, reaching #926 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Wava with classmates?
- Wava will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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