Tawaf
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 11 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. boy's names, Tawaf currently holds position #13972. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
With records spanning 2021 to 2024, Tawaf has a focused history that reflects a particular moment in naming culture rather than a centuries-old tradition.
In the most recent SSA release, Tawaf ranks #13972 among U.S. boy names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Tawaf is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic tawaf referring to the sacred act of circumambulating the Ka'bah seven times counterclockwise during the Hajj pilgrimage. It is one of the most sacred rituals of Islam.
A name that is itself a sacred act, Tawaf is for deeply devout Muslim families who want their son's name to carry the very circumference of the most holy site in their faith.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Tawaf is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 2021 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Tawaf’s rarity (11 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Tawaf has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2021.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 11 | — |
The Story of Tawaf
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2021, Tawaf is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Tawaf are most likely born between 2021 and 2024.
How rare is Tawaf?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Tawaf — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2021, peaked in the 2020s with 11 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 2021–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #13972 |
| 2021 | 6 | #11969 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2021–2024