Declining since 2015, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Ajwa since 2009
Babies named Ajwa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 6 |
| 2010s | 105 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Ajwa entered the U.S. baby name charts in 2009, initially as a rare choice for girls. Its popularity peaked in 2016, but since 2015 the name has been in steady decline. Despite its rarity (currently 1 in 160,727 births), Ajwa carries strong cultural resonance among Muslim families, drawing from the Arabic word for a prized variety of date from Medina. The name has never appeared frequently enough to chart in any state's top names, remaining a distinctive and meaningful option for parents seeking a name with religious and cultural significance. Its trajectory suggests it will continue to be an uncommon, niche choice in the coming years.
Ajwa is an Arabic word referring to a variety of date fruit that is traditionally associated with the city of Medina. The name has been adopted as a given name among Muslim families, particularly those with South Asian heritage, likely due to the cultural and religious significance of dates in Islamic tradition. Its use as a personal name in the United States began in the early 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aja
Variants: Ajwaa
Sibling names for Ajwa
Names that share Ajwa's style, for a brother or sister.
