Arwa
- Meaning
- Female ibex; mountain goat
- Origin
- Arabic
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What does Arwa mean?
Arwa means “Female ibex; mountain goat”.
Arwa is an Arabic name connected with the female ibex or mountain goat. Its animal meaning places it among names drawn from the natural world, with an image of a sure-footed creature at home on rocky slopes. The name has a long history in Arabic-speaking communities and was borne by relatives of the Prophet Muhammad, giving it cultural roots beyond its concise appearance.
One especially notable bearer was Queen Arwa al-Sulayhi, who ruled in Yemen during the eleventh and twelfth centuries. That royal association adds a substantial historical thread to a four-letter name. Arwa works as a complete name without an extended formal version, combining an established Arabic identity with a direct connection to mountain wildlife.
Nicknames & variations
No nicknames or variations are listed for Arwa yet.
How popular is Arwa?
United States · 2025Explore how often Arwa is used and how its ranking has changed.
- US girls rank
- #1,944 2025 · #1 is most popular
- Girls named Arwa
- 99 Recorded births in 2025
- Change in births
- 13.8% More than 2024
Arwa over time
United States · Girls
Recorded births
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Yearly data & usage
Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.
| Year | Usage | US rank | Births |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | #1,944 | 99 |
| 2024 | Girls | #2,179 | 87 |
| 2023 | Girls | #2,021 | 97 |
| 2022 | Girls | #2,257 | 83 |
| 2021 | Girls | #2,679 | 64 |
| 2020 | Girls | #3,065 | 52 |
| 2019 | Girls | #2,564 | 68 |
| 2018 | Girls | #3,056 | 53 |
| 2017 | Girls | #2,819 | 60 |
| 2016 | Girls | #3,237 | 50 |
| 2015 | Girls | #3,486 | 45 |
| 2014 | Girls | #3,332 | 48 |
Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.
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