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Arwa

Meaning
Female ibex; mountain goat
Origin
Arabic

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Meaning & origin

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.

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Popularity & trends

How popular is Arwa?

United States · 2025

Explore 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

Girls
Yearly data & usage

Rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys. The summary highlights girls, the most common recorded usage in 2025.

Arwa: United States birth counts and ranks
YearUsageUS rankBirths
2025Girls#1,94499
2024Girls#2,17987
2023Girls#2,02197
2022Girls#2,25783
2021Girls#2,67964
2020Girls#3,06552
2019Girls#2,56468
2018Girls#3,05653
2017Girls#2,81960
2016Girls#3,23750
2015Girls#3,48645
2014Girls#3,33248

Years reflect available birth records. Missing records do not mean zero births.

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