Marwa
Meaningfragrant plant · Arabic
Marwa is an Arabic girl name meaning “fragrant plant”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- GenerationMarwa is having its moment right now. Most Marwas are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Marwa would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 13,514 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryMarwa first shows up in US birth records in 1977, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 48 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Marwas? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #459 girl name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Marwa
Marwa is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “fragrant plant”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Marwa
What does the name Marwa mean?
Marwa means “fragrant plant” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Zainab (“possibly fragrant plant”), Zaynab (“fragrant plant”), Zeinab (“fragrant plant”) and Kayo (“often fragrant era”).
What is the origin of the name Marwa?
Marwa is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Marwa a boy or girl name?
Marwa is a girl name. In 2025, 119 US girls were named Marwa.
How popular is the name Marwa?
Marwa ranked #1,710 for US girls in 2025, given to 119 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 631 places.
What names are similar to Marwa?
If you like Marwa, you might also like Zainab, Zaynab, Zeinab and Kayo.
What should I know before naming my baby Marwa?
Marwa is an Arabic girl name meaning “fragrant plant”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.