Paw

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Pronounced PAW /ˈpɔ/Medium

Meaning: From the Karen (Myanmar) paw, variously 'a flower; fair; white' — a common Karen girls' element/name; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A flower; fair: Paw is Karen. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowKaren, Burmese

MeaningFrom the Karen (Myanmar) paw, variously 'a flower; fair; white' — a common Karen girls' element/name; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8801 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 255

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Paw comes from the Karen (Myanmar) paw, variously 'a flower; fair; white' — a common Karen girls' element/name (routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'PAW').

In the U.S. it appears in Karen refugee families. Rare, a-flower at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Paw is a Karen (Myanmar) name/element, variously 'a flower; fair; white' — a crisp, modern name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'PAW').

Overall data confidence 30%

References — Paw — Karen; routes uncertain

Variations

PauPawh

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Paw mean?

Paw is a Karen (Myanmar) name, variously 'a flower; fair; white'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Paw?

It's said PAW /ˈpɔ/ — one syllable.

Is Paw a boy or girl name?

Paw is a girl's name.

How popular is Paw?

Paw is a very rare name in the U.S.