Declining since 2016, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Ruweyda since 2000
Babies named Ruweyda per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 33 |
| 2010s | 102 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Ruweyda is a distinctive and delicate Arabic name that has seen modest use in the United States since the early 2000s. First recorded in 2000, the name reached its peak popularity in 2016 but has since become less common, aligning with a downward trajectory over recent years. In 2023, its rank stood at 10,917, with approximately 1 in every 200,908 girls given this name. The name remains rare, with no single state showing a concentration in the available data. Its gentle sound and graceful meaning make it a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with Arabic origins and a poetic sensibility.
Ruweyda is a feminine name of Arabic origin, derived from the root 'r-w-d' which conveys the idea of gentle walking or proceeding slowly. It appears in classical Arabic literature and is sometimes associated with the concept of unhurried grace. The name has been used in various Arabic-speaking communities but remains relatively uncommon in the West.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Rue, Ruru, Weyda
Variants: Ruwayda, Rouweida
Sibling names for Ruweyda
Names that share Ruweyda's style, for a brother or sister.
