Marwah

Meaning & origin

Marwah is a name of Arabic origin, referring to a fragrant plant (often marjoram) and sharing its spelling with one of the two hills in Mecca central to the Islamic Sa'i ritual. First recorded in the United States in 1980, the name has never entered widespread use. In 2025, it ranked 7,491 and was given to approximately 1 in every 114,805 newborn girls. Its peak popularity occurred in 2013, though even then it remained uncommon. The name's trajectory has been stable over recent decades, suggesting a consistent but niche appeal. Marwah is rarely found in U.S. name popularity rankings; no state stands out for particularly high usage. The name is almost exclusively used for girls and remains an uncommon choice that carries cultural and religious significance within Arabic-speaking communities.

Marwah is an Arabic name referring to a sweet-smelling plant, often identified as marjoram or a similar aromatic herb. It is also the name of one of the two small hills (Safa and Marwah) in Mecca that are central to the Islamic pilgrimage ritual of Sa'i. The name has been used in the Arab world for girls, though it remains relatively rare in the United States.