UK girl's name
Farwa
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "flower" or "fragrant plant".
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.
Farwa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Farwa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3015, with 8 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 8 births.
This profile covers 95 England and Wales registrations across 20 recorded years from 2002 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 95 living people in the UK are called Farwa. 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
- • Farwa ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 8 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 8 girls were registered as Farwa.
- • About 95 living people in the UK are estimated to have Farwa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3015
2024
Births in 2024
8
Latest year
Peak year
2020
8 births
Estimated living
95
2026
Meaning
What does Farwa mean?
The name Farwa is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "farwa" which means "soft and delicate." It is a name that has been in use for centuries, particularly in the Middle Eastern and North African regions where Arabic culture and language have had a significant influence.
The earliest recorded use of the name Farwa can be traced back to the 7th century, during the time of the Islamic Golden Age. It was a popular name among Arab women, often given to daughters who were seen as gentle and graceful in nature.
In Islamic literature and historical records, there are references to several notable figures named Farwa. One of the earliest known was Farwa bint al-Qasim, a 7th-century Arab woman who was renowned for her knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her contributions to the field of hadith (prophetic traditions).
Another prominent figure was Farwa al-Andalusiya, a 10th-century Spanish Arab poet and scholar from the city of Córdoba. She was highly regarded for her literary works and her contributions to the intellectual and cultural life of the Andalusian region.
In the 12th century, Farwa bint Muhammad al-Qudsi was a prominent Sufi mystic and scholar from Damascus. She was known for her spiritual teachings and her writings on Islamic mysticism.
Moving to more recent times, Farwa Hussain was a Pakistani educationist and social activist who lived from 1923 to 1992. She played a significant role in promoting women's education and empowerment in Pakistan.
Farwa Rizvi, born in 1955, is a Pakistani actress and television host who has been active in the entertainment industry for several decades. She is considered a pioneer of Pakistani television and has won numerous awards for her contributions to the arts.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Farwa. While its usage may have varied across different regions and time periods, the name has maintained its essence of softness, delicacy, and grace, reflecting the cultural values and traditions of its Arabic origins.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Farwa over time
The chart below shows babies named Farwa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2002 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 Farwa, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 8 births in 2024, compared with 8 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Farwa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Farwa 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 | #3714 | 31 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4734 | 37 | 9 |
| 2000s | #3955 | 27 | 6 |
Related
Names similar to Farwa
- Freya 50,564
- Florence 32,908
- Francesca 18,752
- Faith 14,325
- Fatima 11,112
- Faye 8,999
- Felicity 8,554
- Frankie 6,977
- Ffion 6,115
- Flora 3,499
- Frances 3,417
- Fatimah 3,065
FAQ
Farwa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Farwa in the UK right now?
In 2024, Farwa was ranked #3015 for girls in England and Wales, with 8 births registered.
When was Farwa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 8 babies registered as Farwa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Farwa?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "flower" or "fragrant plant".
How many people are called Farwa in the UK?
A total of 95 babies have been registered as Farwa across the 20 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.