Marwa Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Marwa means 'a beautiful place in heaven'.
Meaning of the Name Marwa
Marwa is a feminine Arabic name that means 'a beautiful place in heaven'. It is also the name of a hill in Mecca that is part of the ritual of the Hajj pilgrimage. Marwa is associated with purity, beauty, and spirituality. The name Marwa has a strong Islamic significance and is commonly given to girls in Muslim-majority countries.
Popularity of the Name Marwa
The popularity for the name Marwa peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 111 births, which ranked number 3,394 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Marwa had the most female births in 2022 with 111, which ranked number 1,821 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Marwa has increased sharply over the last ten years from 69 births to 111 births, an increase of 60.87%. Among females, Marwa has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 69 births to 111 births, an increase of 60.87%.
Nationwide Popularity of Marwa
- 20 Year Trend of Marwa: 117.65%
- 10 Year Trend of Marwa: 60.87%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Marwa: 60.87%
Popularity of Marwa by State
Among females, Marwa was most popular in Midwestern states with 32 births in the region. It was most commonly used in MN, with 17 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Marwa. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 2189 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 965 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 324 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 1317 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 8 | 1016 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 1726 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1063 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Marwa
- Total Births of Marwa: 116 (4.87%)
- Female Births of Marwa: 116 (4.87%)
Given the upward trend of Marwa over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 4.87% increase in total births, for a total of 116 births in 2024. For Females, births for Marwa have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 116 female births in 2024, an increase of 4.87%.