Arwa vs Iman

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Arwa Rank #2,178
Iman Rank #1,896

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 vs #2178 for Arwa.

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

Iman ___

  • Iman Ali
  • Iman Hassan
  • Iman Omar
  • Iman Malik
  • Iman Kareem
  • Iman Rashid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arwa

Rima Marwa Zaid Khalid Nadia

If you choose Iman

Zara Layla Omar Amira Yusuf

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arwa or Iman more popular?

Iman is more popular, ranked #1896 compared to Arwa at #2178 in the United States.

What do Arwa and Iman mean?

Arwa means "mountain goat, ibex (wild and graceful)" (Arabic origin). Iman means "trust, conviction" (Arabic origin).

Are Arwa and Iman boy or girl names?

Arwa is primarily a girl name. Iman is primarily a boy name.

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