Salwa Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Salwa means 'solace' or 'comfort' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Salwa
Salwa is an Arabic name that means 'solace' or 'comfort'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'salwah' which refers to a type of bird that was believed to bring comfort to the heart. Salwa is also considered as a symbol of happiness and tranquility. This name is commonly given to girls in Arab-speaking countries.
Popularity of the Name Salwa
The popularity for the name Salwa peaked in popularity in the year 2017 with 40 births, which ranked number 6,714 out of 30,076 unique names for that year. Salwa had the most female births in 2017 with 40, which ranked number 3,766 out of 18,425 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Salwa has increased sharply over the last ten years from 16 births to 27 births, an increase of 68.75%. Among females, Salwa has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 16 births to 27 births, an increase of 68.75%.
Nationwide Popularity of Salwa
- 20 Year Trend of Salwa: 80.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Salwa: 68.75%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Salwa: 68.75%
Popularity of Salwa by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Salwa. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Salwa in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Salwa is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Salwa
- Total Births of Salwa: 28 (5.37%)
- Female Births of Salwa: 28 (5.37%)
Given the upward trend of Salwa over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.37% increase in total births, for a total of 28 births in 2024. For Females, births for Salwa have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 28 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.37%.