Salwa
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Solace; Quail
- Origin
- Arabic
Salwa Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 855 baby girls have been named Salwa. The name peaked in 2017 with 40 US births that year (rank #3829). In 2024, ranked #4438 nationally — 609 places below its 2017 peak.
Top States for Salwa
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Salwa births are: Texas (41), New York (30), California (19).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Salwa
If you like Salwa's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
5-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Salwa's exact length and starting letter: Saada, Sabah, Saber, Sabih, Sabir.
Quick Facts About Salwa
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Compare Salwa to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Salwa against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).