Will my child share the name Taqwa with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 18 UK babies named Taqwa per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Taqwa in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Taqwa becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Taqwa is rising: up 810 places since 2020, to #1,639 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,603 in 2024.

Is Taqwa a good choice for a distinctive name?

Taqwa 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 Taqwa a popular baby name in the United States?

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

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #1639

Taqwa

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Taqwa is a distinctive choice, ranked #1639 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Taqwa in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Taqwa

Taqwa has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #1603. The name has climbed 846 places in the last five years — a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.

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

⭐ Famous People Named Taqwa

Abdul Jabbar Taqwa — Abdul Jab(b)ar Taqwa served as governor of Parwan Province.
Taqwa Pinero — Taqwa Pinero is an American former professional basketball player.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.