Marwa
Marwa is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Flint stone; fragrant herb; named after the sacred hill of Al-Marwah.
Origin and history
Marwa is a classic Arabic feminine name that refers to a sacred hill near Mecca associated with the Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj. It also historically denotes a fragrant herb or flint stone in Arabic literature. In the United States, it is a well-established name choice among Arabic-speaking and Muslim families.
Popularity in the United States
2,434 babies in the United States have been named Marwa since 1880. It ranks #3579 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1502.
States where it is most popular
- NY (23.5 %)
- CA (22.4 %)
- VA (12.1 %)
- MN (11.8 %)
- MI (9.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 15 |
| 1980-1990 | 113 |
| 1990-2000 | 287 |
| 2000-2010 | 553 |
| 2010-2019 | 864 |
| 2020-2029 | 602 |
Famous people named Marwa
- Marwa Loud: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- The name directly references Al-Marwah, a hill in Mecca integral to the Islamic ritual of Sa'i during Hajj.
- In ancient Arabic, the word also described a hard flint stone or a variety of aromatic wild herbs.