UK girl's name
Arwaa
A feminine Arabic name meaning "spirit" or "soul".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Arwaa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Arwaa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2000, with 14 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2022, with 16 births.
This profile covers 126 England and Wales registrations across 17 recorded years from 2006 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 88% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 125 living people in the UK are called Arwaa. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Arwaa ranked #2000 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 14 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2022, when 16 girls were registered as Arwaa.
- • About 125 living people in the UK are estimated to have Arwaa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2000
2024
Births in 2024
14
Latest year
Peak year
2022
16 births
Estimated living
125
2026
Meaning
What does Arwaa mean?
The name Arwaa finds its origins in Arabic, derived from the word "rawa," which means "to quench one's thirst." It is a feminine name that has been in use for centuries, primarily in the Middle East and Islamic cultures.
The earliest recorded instance of the name Arwaa can be traced back to the 7th century CE, during the Islamic Golden Age. It is believed that the name was first mentioned in ancient Arabic poetry and literature, where it was often used to describe a refreshing and soothing presence.
One of the most notable historical figures bearing the name Arwaa was Arwaa bint Ahmad al-Sulamiyya, a 9th-century Muslim scholar and poet from Baghdad. She was renowned for her mastery of Arabic literature and her contributions to the intellectual discourse of her time.
In the 11th century, another prominent figure named Arwaa emerged. Arwaa bint Ahmed al-Zaydiyya was a Zaydī Shī'ah scholar and jurist from Yemen. She was highly respected for her knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her teachings, which influenced many generations of scholars.
During the 12th century, Arwaa al-Batalyawsiyya, a Sufi mystic and poet from Andalusia, gained recognition for her spiritual teachings and her beautiful poetry. Her works continue to be studied and celebrated by scholars and literary enthusiasts alike.
Another notable figure bearing the name Arwaa was Arwaa al-Sulami, a 13th-century female mystic and poet from Damascus. She was known for her profound spiritual insights and her ability to convey complex mystical concepts through her poetic verses.
In more recent times, Arwaa al-Baghdadi, born in 1938, was an Iraqi sculptor and artist who gained international acclaim for her unique and thought-provoking works. Her sculptures often explored themes of identity, culture, and the human condition, leaving a lasting impact on the art world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Arwaa over time
The chart below shows babies named Arwaa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Arwaa, the clearest high point is 2022. The latest England and Wales figure is 14 births in 2024, compared with 16 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Arwaa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Arwaa was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2925 | 48 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3482 | 64 | 9 |
| 2000s | #4328 | 14 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Arwaa
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Arwaa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Arwaa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Arwaa was ranked #2000 for girls in England and Wales, with 14 births registered.
When was Arwaa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2022, with 16 babies registered as Arwaa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Arwaa?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "spirit" or "soul".
How many people are called Arwaa in the UK?
A total of 126 babies have been registered as Arwaa across the 17 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.