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Nawal

Girl name · Arabic

Meaninggift, bounty · Arabic

Nawal is an Arabic girl name meaning “gift, bounty”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • GenerationNawal peaked in 2019, which makes it a Gen Alpha name. The typical Nawal you'd meet today is about 6 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Nawal would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 34,965 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryNawal first shows up in US birth records in 1976, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 49 years since.
  • Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Nawals? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #540 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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hello, little Nawal

US births per million girls, 1976–2025

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Most popular states (2025)

MN rank #540
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Nawal

Nawal is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “gift, bounty”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2010s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Nawal

What does the name Nawal mean?

Nawal means “gift, bounty” and comes from Arabic. Names built around “gift” have been loved for generations, and give a child a meaning worth sharing when someone asks about their name. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Theo (“gift of God”), Matias (“gift of God”), Jesse (“gift”) and Dorothy (“gift of God”).

What is the origin of the name Nawal?

Nawal is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Nawal a boy or girl name?

Nawal is a girl name. In 2025, 46 US girls were named Nawal.

How popular is the name Nawal?

Nawal ranked #3,342 for US girls in 2025, given to 46 babies. Its best year was 2019, when it reached #2,784. Over the last five years it has climbed 57 places.

What names are similar to Nawal?

If you like Nawal, you might also like Theo, Matias, Jesse and Dorothy.

What should I know before naming my baby Nawal?

Nawal is an Arabic girl name meaning “gift, bounty”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.