Nashwa

Nashwa is a girl's name of Arabic origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In England & Wales it was given to 3 girls in 2025.

Nashwa at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Nashwa

Nashwa belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Nashwa first appears in Social Security records in 1987. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #12610 in 1987, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 10 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Nashwa in US records

First recorded (US)
1987
Best US rank
#12610 in 1987
Peak year
1987
Total since 1880
10

Nashwa in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#3174 in 1997
Babies named Nashwa in 2025
3
Total since 1996
16

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Nashwa mean?

The meaning of Nashwa is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Arabic origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Nashwa a boy or girl name?

Nashwa is a girl name. In England & Wales, 3 babies received the name in 2025.

What origin is the name Nashwa?

Nashwa comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Nashwa?

Nashwa first appears in US records in 1987. Its best-ever ranking was #12610 in 1987, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.