The nameMarwa

Marwa is an Arabic girl's name, from a hill near the Kaaba in Mecca. It is at its highest level in England and Wales.

Meaning

Al-Marwa is one of the two hills between which pilgrims walk during the Hajj. The word refers to a white stone.

Origin

Arabic.

History

In England and Wales Marwa reached 306th place in 2025, its best rank since 1996.

Popularity of the name Marwa

Marwa in the United States

1806thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2022peak year (111 births)
2,313babies named Marwa in the United States since 1880
056111 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Marwa was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 864 births over the decade, 37% of all recorded babies named Marwa. Its rise began around 1984, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Marwa in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 97 births a year.

Marwa in the United Kingdom

326thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2025peak year (148 births)
2,206babies named Marwa in the United Kingdom since 1997
074148 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Marwa was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 964 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Marwa. Half of all babies named Marwa in the United Kingdom were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 120 births a year on average, against 101 in the five years before.

Marwa in France

304thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2013peak year (495 births)
8,455babies named Marwa in France since 1900
0248495 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Marwa in Belgium

208thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2010peak year (109 births)
1,583babies named Marwa in Belgium since 1995
055109 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Marwa

Names from the same generation as Marwa, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Marwa mean?

Al-Marwa is one of the two hills between which pilgrims walk during the Hajj. The word refers to a white stone.

What is the origin of the name Marwa?

Arabic.

Is Marwa a girl's or a boy's name?

Marwa is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Marwa?

In 2024, Marwa was the 1806th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 111 births.

What are the variants of the name Marwa?

Variants and related names of Marwa include Merve.

What are good sibling names for Marwa?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Asma, Hafsa, Jannah and Nayla for a sister, Faris, Anas, Abbas and Ayoub for a brother.