Will my child share the name Ajwa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Ajwa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Ajwa in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Ajwa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Ajwa is declining: down 122 places since 2020, to #1,809 in 2025. It peaked at #881 in 2016.

Is Ajwa a good choice for a distinctive name?

Ajwa is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Ajwa a popular baby name in the United States?

Ajwa does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Ajwa is a distinctive choice, ranked #1809 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Ajwa in their class.

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About the Name Ajwa

Ajwa has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 567 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #881 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2007.

Ajwa is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Ajwa in their class.