Ajwa

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Pronounced AHJ-wah /ˈɑdʒ.wɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Ajwa — a prized variety of date grown in Medina, associated with the Prophet's traditions; a word-name with a sacred association; we note the associationLow

In 30 seconds: A prized date of Medina: Ajwa is Arabic. Sweet, modern, and warm (said 'AHJ-wah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom the Arabic Ajwa — a prized variety of date grown in Medina, associated with the Prophet's traditions; a word-name with a sacred association; we note the association

U.S. rank (2024)#8935 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 147

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Ajwa comes from the Arabic Ajwa — a prized variety of date grown in Medina, associated with the Prophet's traditions; a word-name with a sacred association (we note the association). A sweet, modern name (said 'AHJ-wah').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic and South Asian families. Rare, a-prized-date at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Ajwa is a prized variety of date grown in Medina, associated with the Prophet's traditions — a sweet, modern name (we note the sacred association; said 'AHJ-wah').

Overall data confidence 36%

References — Ajwa — word-name; sacred association

Variations

Ajwah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ajwa mean?

Ajwa is Arabic — a prized variety of date grown in Medina, associated with the Prophet's traditions. We note the association.

How do you pronounce Ajwa?

It's said AHJ-wah /ˈɑdʒ.wɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ajwa a boy or girl name?

Ajwa is a girl's name.

How popular is Ajwa?

Ajwa is a very rare name in the U.S.