Muawiyah

A boy's name of Arabic origin with 12 recorded U.S. births.

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Meaning & Origin

Muawiyah is a two-syllable boy's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 12 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.

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

Muawiyah is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin meaning 'young fox' or 'one who barks,' a historical name borne by Muawiyah I, the founder of the Umayyad Caliphate.

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Muawiyah is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.

In the U.S., Muawiyah has been recorded as a boy's name since 2017, with 12 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.

At a Glance

Total births

Since 2017

2017

Peak

6 births

2017

First recorded

3 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Muawiyah has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2017.

First appeared: 2017Peak: 2017 (6 births)

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Muawiyah
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2010s	12	#11715	—

The Story of Muawiyah

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2017, Muawiyah is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Muawiyah are most likely born between 2017 and 2019.

How rare is Muawiyah?

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

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 2017, peaked in the 2010s with 12 births that decade.

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(2 years, 2017–2019)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Muawiyah
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2019	6	#11694	0
2017	6	#11736	—

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Muawiyah a boy's or girl's name?

Muawiyah is primarily a boy's name.

When was Muawiyah most popular?

Muawiyah reached its peak popularity in 2017 with 6 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Muawiyah?

Muawiyah is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 12 babies in the U.S. since 2017. Its peak was in 2017.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2017–2019