Ilwaad Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: il-WAAD /ɪlˈwɑːd/
Origin: Arabic; Somali
Meaning: Arabic: 'gift'; Somali: 'blessing'
Historical & Cultural Background
Ilwaad is a name that has roots in Arabic and Somali cultures. In Arabic-speaking regions, names that convey positive meanings such as 'gift' are often favored.
In Somali culture, names that signify blessings are commonly used to express hope and positivity. The name reflects cultural values of generosity and gratitude.
Sibling suggestions
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Ilwaad was first seen in the United States in 2020.
Ilwaad has ranked as high as #1348 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in Minnesota.
In the past 5 years the name Ilwaad has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Ilwaad is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Ilwaad was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Ilwaad (2023)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Ilwaad.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2020 | 8 |