Arwa vs Fatimah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arwa

Girl #2,178 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mountain goat, ibex (wild and graceful)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Yemeni Saudi Omani Libyan Moroccan

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,178
Total SSA Count
87
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ar

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Fatimah

Girl #2,304 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who weans or abstains"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Swahili Persian Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,304
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fati, Tima, Fatu

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Popularity Comparison

Arwa Rank #2,178
Fatimah Rank #2,304

Arwa is more popular, ranked #2178 vs #2304 for Fatimah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arwa ___

  • Arwa Nour
  • Arwa Leila
  • Arwa Fatima
  • Arwa Hana
  • Arwa Sara
  • Arwa Dina

Fatimah ___

  • Fatimah Zahra
  • Fatimah Noor
  • Fatimah Aisha
  • Fatimah Maryam
  • Fatimah Sana
  • Fatimah Layla

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arwa

Rima Marwa Zaid Khalid Nadia

If you choose Fatimah

Hassan Hussein Maryam Zainab Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arwa or Fatimah more popular?

Arwa is more popular, ranked #2178 compared to Fatimah at #2304 in the United States.

What do Arwa and Fatimah mean?

Arwa means "mountain goat, ibex (wild and graceful)" (Arabic origin). Fatimah means "one who weans or abstains" (Arabic origin).

Are Arwa and Fatimah boy or girl names?

Arwa is primarily a girl name. Fatimah is primarily a girl name.

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