Dwala
Of Arabic origin, a divine name meaning miracle of God.
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Dwala. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Dwala today is around 87 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Dwala births was 1942 (15 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Dwala. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Dwala is about 87 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Dwalas were born before 1949.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Dwala. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
1942
15 babies that year
Average age
87
years old
1943 SSA rank
#2,909
Tracked since 1942
Popularity
Dwala: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Dwala by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Dwala during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940s | 0 | 26 | 26 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Dwala
The given name Dwala has its origins in the Sanskrit language of ancient India, dating back to around the 5th century BCE. It is believed to be derived from the Sanskrit word "dwala," which means "radiant" or "glowing."
In ancient Indian texts, such as the Vedas and other Hindu scriptures, the name Dwala is mentioned as a descriptive term for celestial beings or deities associated with light and radiance. It was often used to refer to the sun or the moon, as well as to describe the divine aura or halo surrounding revered figures.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Dwala can be found in the epic poem "Mahabharata," where it is used to refer to a character known as Dwala Rishi, a sage renowned for his spiritual wisdom and his ability to harness the power of light. This text dates back to around the 8th century BCE.
Throughout the centuries, the name Dwala has been borne by several notable individuals in Indian history. One of the most famous was Dwala Pandita, a 13th-century Sanskrit scholar and poet who authored several influential works on Hindu philosophy and theology. Another notable bearer of the name was Dwala Devi, a 16th-century queen and patron of the arts, renowned for her beauty, intelligence, and cultural patronage.
In the realm of spirituality, Dwala Krishnan was a revered 18th-century Hindu mystic and yogi, known for his teachings on the nature of consciousness and the path to enlightenment. His disciples and followers often referred to him simply as "Dwala," in reverence for his radiant presence and wisdom.
In more recent times, the name Dwala has been carried by individuals such as Dwala Prakash Sharma, a 20th-century Indian educator and social reformer who dedicated his life to promoting literacy and empowering marginalized communities.
While the name Dwala has its roots in ancient Sanskrit and Hindu traditions, it has also found usage in other parts of the world, particularly among communities with ties to Indian culture and spirituality. However, its origins and historical significance remain deeply rooted in the rich tapestry of Indian history and mythology.
People
Dwala + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Dwala as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Dwala: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Dwala?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Dwala going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Dwala a common name?
We classify Dwala as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 26 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Dwala most popular?
The single biggest year for Dwala was 1942, when 15 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Dwala is about 87 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Dwala a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Dwala in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.