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Mojave

A boy's name of Native American origin with 5 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Mojave reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2020s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.

The open, approachable quality of its ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impressionkeeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.

Mojave is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.

Mojave is a boy's baby name of Native American origin, from the Mojave people's name for themselves — Hamakhava meaning 'people who live along the river.' The Mojave Desert, the driest desert in North America, gives this name a stark, beautiful geographical power.

EtymologyShow more

Mojave appeared in SSA records in 2022, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. Its Native American roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.

With only 5 recorded births, Mojave has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.

At a Glance

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Current Rank
5
Total births
Since 2022
2022
Peak year
5 births
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Popularity Over Time

Mojave has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2022.

013452022
First appeared: 2022Peak: 2022 (5 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Mojave
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s5

The Story of Mojave

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2022, Mojave is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Mojave are most likely born between 2022 and 2022.

How rare is Mojave?

With fewer than 500 recorded births, Mojave is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2022, peaked in the 2020s with 5 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(1 years, 20222022)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Mojave
YearBirthsRank
20225#13684

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mojave a boy's or girl's name?
Mojave is primarily a boy's name.
When was Mojave most popular?
Mojave reached its peak popularity in 2022 with 5 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.
How popular is the name Mojave?
Mojave is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 5 babies in the U.S. since 2022. Its peak was in 2022.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 20222022