Arwa

♀ Girl

Pronounced AR-wa /ˈʔar.waː/Medium

Meaning: Female ibex, mountain goatMedium

In 30 seconds: Arwa is an Arabic name meaning 'female ibex' or mountain goat, prized for its sure-footed, graceful image.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningFemale ibex, mountain goat

U.S. rank (2025)#1944 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births99 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,401

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

Arwa is an Arabic girl's name meaning 'female ibex' or mountain goat, an image of grace and steadiness on high ground. It has a notable history in Yemen through Arwa al-Sulayhi, a long-reigning queen remembered as the 'Little Queen of Sheba'. The spelling Erva shows how the same name shifts across regions.

The name's two open syllables give it a soft, rounded sound, and modern bearers like the Yemeni-Egyptian singer and host Arwa keep it current in Arabic-speaking culture.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Arwa is 'female ibex, mountain goat', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name - Arwa — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Erva

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Arwa al-Sulayhi (c.1048-1138)
Long-reigning queen of Yemen and ruler of the Sulayhid dynasty, known as the 'Little Queen of Sheba'.
★Arwa (1976-present)
Yemeni-Egyptian singer and television host (born Iman Salem Ba'amiran).

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arwa mean?

Arwa is usually explained as meaning 'female ibex, mountain goat' and is most often linked with Arabic tradition.

How do you pronounce Arwa?

It's commonly said AR-wa /ˈʔar.waː/.

Is Arwa a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Arwa is used as a girl name.

How popular is Arwa?

In 2024, Arwa ranked #2167 in the U.S. for girls, with 87 births recorded.