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Mwangaza

mwan-GAH-zah /mwɑˈɡɑzə/ Swahili

At a glance

In short
Mwangaza, a female name of Swahili origin, means "light" or "brightness," symbolizing hope and enlightenment.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2024 (#12,161)
Babies in 2024
7 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#12,161 in 2024
First recorded
2023

Meaning of Mwangaza

Mwangaza is a luminous and evocative female name of Swahili origin, meaning "light" or "brightness." This name is imbued with symbolic significance, often chosen for its connotations of hope, enlightenment, and inspiration. Pronounced mwan-GAH-zah, Mwangaza carries a melodious rhythm and an exotic flair that makes it stand out. A variation of the name includes Mwangasa, which shares the same roots and cultural depth. While relatively rare in the United States, with only six newborns named Mwangaza in 2023 ranking it at 13,414th place, it remains a cherished choice among parents seeking a name with profound meaning and unique cultural heritage.

How to pronounce Mwangaza

Swahili

Popularity of Mwangaza in the U.S.

Mwangaza was last recorded in the U.S. in 2024, ranked #12,161 with 7 babies. It first appears in the records in 2023.

Bar and line chart: Mwangaza in the U.S., 2023–2024. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 7 in 2024. Line: rank among girl names, peak #12,161 in 2024.
  • Girls named Mwangaza (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2023–2024. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2023⁠–⁠2024 2 rows
Mwangaza: babies and rank among girl names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2024712,161▲ 1,301
2023613,462new