Salwa
Every Salwa since 1961 — 883 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Salwa
Salwa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,860 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1961, 883 American babies have been named Salwa. Its peak came in 2017, when 40 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Salwa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Salwa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,860 |
| 2024 | 32 | #4,457 |
| 2023 | 40 | #3,823 |
| 2022 | 27 | #5,003 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,492 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,146 |
| 2019 | 30 | #4,634 |
| 2018 | 40 | #3,782 |
| 2017 | 40 | #3,832 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,507 |
| 2015 | 37 | #4,058 |
| 2014 | 32 | #4,535 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,288 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,733 |
| 2011 | 19 | #6,801 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,858 |
| 2009 | 21 | #6,511 |
| 2008 | 16 | #8,044 |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,048 |
| 2006 | 26 | #5,349 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,490 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,627 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,922 |
| 2002 | 15 | #7,368 |
| 2001 | 15 | #7,251 |
| 2000 | 16 | #6,743 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,423 |
| 1990 | 9 | #9,076 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #11,740 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,773 |
| 1970 | — | — |
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Famous people named Salwa
- Salwa Eid Naser Athlete · b. 1998
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Salwa in 2025?
Salwa ranked #4,860 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Salwa?
883 babies have been named Salwa in the United States since 1961, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Salwa most popular?
Salwa peaked in 2017, when 40 newborns received the name.
Is Salwa a boy or girl name?
Salwa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Salwa rising or falling?
Salwa is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Salwa?
Well-known people named Salwa include Salwa Eid Naser (athlete).