Marwa
Every Marwa since 1977 — 2,434 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Marwa
Marwa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,720 in 2025 with 119 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1977, 2,434 American babies have been named Marwa. Its peak came in 2025, when 119 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Marwa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Marwa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 119 | #1,720 |
| 2024 | 111 | #1,816 |
| 2023 | 101 | #1,958 |
| 2022 | 111 | #1,837 |
| 2021 | 85 | #2,202 |
| 2020 | 75 | #2,370 |
| 2019 | 83 | #2,226 |
| 2018 | 93 | #2,076 |
| 2017 | 104 | #1,939 |
| 2016 | 86 | #2,241 |
| 2015 | 96 | #2,053 |
| 2014 | 85 | #2,229 |
| 2013 | 96 | #2,028 |
| 2012 | 69 | #2,619 |
| 2011 | 66 | #2,684 |
| 2010 | 86 | #2,247 |
| 2009 | 72 | #2,586 |
| 2008 | 60 | #2,942 |
| 2007 | 55 | #3,157 |
| 2006 | 62 | #2,839 |
| 2005 | 48 | #3,245 |
| 2004 | 53 | #2,983 |
| 2003 | 60 | #2,661 |
| 2002 | 51 | #2,923 |
| 2001 | 41 | #3,350 |
| 2000 | 51 | #2,846 |
| 1995 | 28 | #3,836 |
| 1990 | 25 | #4,075 |
| 1985 | 12 | #5,909 |
| 1980 | 8 | #7,849 |
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Famous people named Marwa
- Marwa Amri Wrestler · b. 1989
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Marwa in 2025?
Marwa ranked #1,720 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 119 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Marwa?
2,434 babies have been named Marwa in the United States since 1977, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Marwa most popular?
Marwa peaked in 2025, when 119 newborns received the name.
Is Marwa a boy or girl name?
Marwa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Marwa rising or falling?
Marwa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Marwa?
Well-known people named Marwa include Marwa Amri (wrestler).