Salwa
3 countries#1255 in France, 2022Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Salwa was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
1,085 births recorded 1970–2022 · currently #1255 · peaked in 2016 with 41 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Nord, Val-d'Oise, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
883 births recorded 1961–2025 · currently #4758 · peaked in 2017 with 40 births
Most common in: Texas, New York, California, Minnesota, Michigan
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
342 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #1505 · peaked in 2013 with 23 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
342 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2013 with 23 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
France rank history
Salwa’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #983 | — |
| 2004 | #989 | ↓6 |
| 2005 | #1041 | ↓52 |
| 2006 | #1297 | ↓256 |
| 2007 | #1257 | ↑40 |
| 2008 | #1313 | ↓56 |
| 2009 | #1579 | ↓266 |
| 2010 | #1590 | ↓11 |
| 2011 | #1328 | ↑262 |
| 2012 | #1161 | ↑167 |
| 2013 | #1252 | ↓91 |
| 2014 | #1636 | ↓384 |
| 2015 | #1183 | ↑453 |
| 2016 | #1080 | ↑103 |
| 2017 | #1426 | ↓346 |
| 2018 | #1406 | ↑20 |
| 2019 | #1513 | ↓107 |
| 2020 | #1226 | ↑287 |
| 2021 | #1533 | ↓307 |
| 2022 | #1255 | ↑278 |
Frequently asked questions about Salwa
Is Salwa a popular name?
Yes — Salwa currently ranks #1255 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Salwa more common for boys or girls?
Salwa is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Salwa most popular?
Salwa peaked in 2016 in France, with 41 recorded births that year.
Is Salwa rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Salwa’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #1964 in 1970 to #1255 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Salwa?
At least 2,310 babies have been recorded with the name Salwa across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Salwa popular in more than one country?
Yes — Salwa appears in official birth records in 3 countries: France, United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Salwa?
Based on real 2022 ranking data in France, names ranked closest to Salwa include Saleen, Santina, Scotty.
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