Swae
Primarily a girl's name with 38 recorded births. Also given to 38 boys.
Meaning & Origin
Swae 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 impression — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Swae ranks #10962 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Swae is a boy's and girl's baby name, a modern American created name best known as the stage name of rapper Swae Lee (born Khalif Malik Ibn Shaman Brown) of Rae Sremmurd — the duo whose hits include "No Flex Zone," "Black Beatles," and "Sunflower" from Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
As a given name, Swae has been chosen by parents drawn to the playful, distinctive sound and the cultural association with one of hip-hop's most melodic voices. At 38 recorded births, it is genuinely rare — a name that wears its pop culture inspiration proudly and minimally.
EtymologyShow more
Swae appeared in SSA records in 2021, 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. The absence of a clear traditional origin is itself a signal: this may be a name that was created rather than inherited.
With only 38 recorded births, Swae has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Swae has 4+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2021.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 38 | #10876 | — |
The Story of Swae
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Swae is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Swae are most likely born between 2021 and 2024.
How rare is Swae?
Only about 1 in every 400,000 babies born in 2024 was named Swae — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2021, peaked in the 2020s with 38 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(4 years, 2021–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9 | #10962 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8919 |
| 2022 | 10 | #10304 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13317 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
Swae as a Boy's Name
Swae is a true unisex name. As a boy's name, it has 38 recorded births since 2018.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2021–2024