Zawadi
Meaninggift · Swahili
- US rank
- #8,362
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #5,390 in 2023
12 babies were named Zawadi in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,695 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1998–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Zawadi you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 133,333 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Zawadi, 12 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Zawadi would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryZawadi first shows up in US birth records in 1998, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 27 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #5,390.
- Then vs nowZawadi is 2.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 357,143 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 133,333.
- TrendZawadi has slipped 2,695 places over the last five years and now sits at #8,362. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Swahili, Zawadi means “gift”. Our records link it to African and Swahili roots.
About the name Zawadi
Zawadi is a girl name of African and Swahili origin meaning “gift”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with Z and ending in “-adi”. US birth records list Zawadi for girls from 1998 to 2025, in 23 of those 28 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #5,390 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #8,362, with 12 babies.
Origin:African namesSwahili names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.4 | 714,286 girls |
| 2000s | 2.4 | 423,729 girls |
| 2010s | 6.0 | 168,067 girls |
| 2020s | 11 | 92,450 girls |
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Questions about the name Zawadi
What does the name Zawadi mean?
Zawadi means “gift” in Swahili.
What is the origin of the name Zawadi?
Zawadi has African, Swahili roots in our records. Other African names include Layla, Aisha, Amber.
Is Zawadi a boy or girl name?
Zawadi is a girl name.
How popular is the name Zawadi?
Zawadi ranked #8,362 for US girls in 2025, given to 12 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#5,390).