Dates of Medina; soft; date fruit
Ajwa refers specifically to a high-quality, soft variety of date fruit grown in the Medina region of Saudi Arabia. In Islamic tradition, these dates are highly revered for their nutritional and spiritual significance. As a name, it evokes sweetness and a connection to sacred history.
Less common today
Ajwa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,576 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
