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Kiswa

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Pronounced KIS-wuh /ˈkɪs.wə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Kiswa ('covering; garment'), best known as the embroidered black cloth that drapes the Kaaba in Mecca. A meaningful, reverent name.Low

In 30 seconds: A reverent Arabic name: Kiswa means 'covering; garment' — the cloth draping the Kaaba (said 'KIS-wuh'). Meaningful and rare.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Kiswa ('covering; garment'), best known as the embroidered black cloth that drapes the Kaaba in Mecca. A meaningful, reverent name.
U.S. rank (2024)#10670 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 36

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220212024

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

Kiswa is Arabic for 'covering; garment,' the name of the ornate cloth that veils the Kaaba. As a girl's name it carries deep significance for Muslim families — rare and meaningful (said 'KIS-wuh').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, reverent, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Kiswa is the Arabic word for the embroidered black cloth that drapes the Kaaba in Mecca — 'covering; garment' — making it a quietly reverent choice (said 'KIS-wuh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Kiswa — Arabic 'covering'; the Kaaba's cloth

Variations

KiswahKizwaKiswaa

Nicknames

KissiWawa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kiswa mean?

Kiswa is Arabic for 'covering; garment' — the embroidered cloth that drapes the Kaaba in Mecca.

How do you pronounce Kiswa?

It's said KIS-wuh /ˈkɪs.wə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kiswa a boy or girl name?

Kiswa is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Kiswa?

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

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