Arabic Baby Names
There are 101 Arabic baby names in this collection, including 47 boy names and 53 girl names, each with its meaning, its origin and, where the Social Security Administration publishes one, its rank in the United States. What makes Arabic names so powerful is their poetry — each one a miniature blessing, a wish spoken into existence.
101Total Names
47Boy Names
53Girl Names
1Unisex Names
All Arabic Names
| Name | Gender | Origin | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| AaliyahArabic | Girl | Arabic | Exalted, sublime |
| AdharaArabic | Girl | Arabic | Maiden, virgin |
| AishaArabic | Girl | Arabic | Living, alive, prosperous |
| AlaraTurkish | Girl | Turkish | Water fairy |
| AlayahArabic/English | Girl | Arabic/English | Exalted, noble |
| AliArabic | Boy | Arabic | Elevated, noble |
| AminaArabic | Girl | Arabic | Trustworthy, faithful |
| AmirArabic | Boy | Arabic | Prince, commander |
| AmiraArabic | Girl | Arabic | Princess, leader |
| AmirahArabic | Girl | Arabic | Princess, leader |
| AmiriArabic | Boy | Arabic | Princely, of the commander |
| AyaanArabic/Somali | Boy | Arabic/Somali | Gift of God |
| AylaTurkish | Girl | Turkish | Moonlight, halo |
| AylinTurkish | Girl | Turkish | Moon halo |
| CairoArabic | Boy | Arabic | The victorious |
| CyrusPersian | Boy | Persian | Sun, throne |
| DuaArabic | Girl | Arabic | Prayer, supplication |
| EmirArabic | Boy | Arabic | Prince, commander |
| EstherPersian / Hebrew | Girl | Persian / Hebrew | Star |
| EvrenTurkish | Boy | Turkish | Universe, cosmos |
| FarisArabic | Boy | Arabic | Knight, horseman |
| FarrahArabic | Girl | Arabic | Joy, happiness |
| FatimaArabic | Girl | Arabic | Captivating, one who abstains |
| FatoumataArabic | Girl | Arabic | One who weans, abstains |
| HamzaArabic | Boy | Arabic | Lion, steadfast |
| HassanArabic | Boy | Arabic | Handsome, good |
| IbrahimArabic | Boy | Arabic | Father of many |
| IlyasArabic | Boy | Arabic | The Lord is my God |
| ImanArabic | Unisex | Arabic | Faith |
| InayaArabic | Girl | Arabic | Care, solicitude |
| IsmaelSpanish/Arabic | Boy | Spanish/Arabic | God will hear |
| IsmailArabic | Boy | Arabic | God hears |
| JasminePopularPersian | Girl | Persian | Gift from God, jasmine flower |
| JasperPersian | Boy | Persian | Bringer of treasure |
| JazminPersian | Girl | Persian | Jasmine flower |
| KareemArabic | Boy | Arabic | Generous, noble |
| KhalilArabic | Boy | Arabic | Friend, companion |
| KiraRussian/Persian | Girl | Russian/Persian | Leader; ray of light |
| LailaArabic | Girl | Arabic | Night, dark beauty |
| LaithArabic | Boy | Arabic | Lion |
| LaylaArabic | Girl | Arabic | Night, dark beauty |
| LeilaArabic, Persian | Girl | Arabic, Persian | Night, dark-haired beauty |
| LilaArabic, Sanskrit | Girl | Arabic, Sanskrit | Night, divine play |
| LilahHebrew, Arabic | Girl | Hebrew, Arabic | Night |
| LinaArabic | Girl | Arabic | Tender palm tree |
| LylaPopularArabic | Girl | Arabic | Night |
| MalikArabic | Boy | Arabic | King, master |
| MariamArabic | Girl | Arabic | Beloved |
| MaryamArabic | Girl | Arabic | Beloved; drop of the sea |
| MohamedArabic | Boy | Arabic | Praiseworthy |
| MohammadArabic | Boy | Arabic | Praised, praiseworthy |
| MohammedArabic | Boy | Arabic | Praiseworthy |
| MuhammadArabic | Boy | Arabic | Praiseworthy |
| MusaArabic | Boy | Arabic | Drawn from the water |
| NadiaSlavic, Arabic | Girl | Slavic, Arabic | Hope |
| NaelArabic | Boy | Arabic | Achiever, one who attains |
| NasirArabic | Boy | Arabic | Helper, protector |
| NayaArabic | Girl | Arabic | New, flute |
| NazirArabic | Boy | Arabic | Observer, warner |
| NoorArabic | Girl | Arabic | Light |
| NylaArabic, American (modern usage) | Girl | Arabic, American (modern usage) | Winner; linked to the Nile River |
| OmarArabic/Hebrew | Boy | Arabic/Hebrew | Flourishing, long-lived |
| OsmanTurkish | Boy | Turkish | Bone setter, chosen one |
| QaisArabic | Boy | Arabic | Firm, measure |
| QamarArabic | Girl | Arabic | Moon |
| QasimArabic | Boy | Arabic | One who divides and shares |
| RayaHebrew/Arabic | Girl | Hebrew/Arabic | Friend; flag |
| RayanArabic | Boy | Arabic | Watered, luxuriant |
| SamirArabic | Boy | Arabic | Companion in evening conversation |
| SamiraArabic | Girl | Arabic | Companion in evening conversation |
| SariyahArabic | Girl | Arabic | Cloud at night, noble |
| SorayaPersian | Girl | Persian | The Pleiades |
| TalaArabic | Girl | Arabic | Small palm tree, gold |
| UmarArabic | Boy | Arabic | Flourishing, long-lived |
| UsmanArabic | Boy | Arabic | Chosen one, bustard chick |
| UzairArabic | Boy | Arabic | Helper, strength |
| XavierPopularBasque, Arabic | Boy | Basque, Arabic | New house, bright |
| YahyaArabic | Boy | Arabic | He lives, John |
| YamilethArabic | Girl | Arabic | Beautiful |
| YaraPopularArabic | Girl | Arabic | Small butterfly |
| YaseenArabic | Boy | Arabic | Chapter of the Quran |
| YasminPersian | Girl | Persian | Jasmine flower |
| YasminaPersian | Girl | Persian | Jasmine flower |
| YasminePopularPersian | Girl | Persian | Jasmine flower |
| YazanArabic | Boy | Arabic | Ancient Yemeni kingdom |
| YazminPersian | Girl | Persian | Jasmine flower |
| YousefArabic | Boy | Arabic | God will increase |
| YusraArabic | Girl | Arabic | Ease, prosperity |
| YusufPopularArabic | Boy | Arabic | God increases, God will add |
| ZaharaArabic | Girl | Arabic | Flower, radiance |
| ZahirArabic | Boy | Arabic | Shining, manifest |
| ZahraArabic | Girl | Arabic | Flower, shining, radiant |
| ZainaArabic | Girl | Arabic | Beauty, grace |
| ZainabArabic | Girl | Arabic | Fragrant flowering tree |
| ZamiraArabic | Girl | Arabic | Songbird, inner self |
| ZaraPopularArabic | Girl | Arabic | Blooming flower, radiance |
| ZariahArabic/English (Modern) | Girl | Arabic/English (Modern) | Princess, blooming flower |
| ZaydArabic | Boy | Arabic | Growth, abundance |
| ZaynPopularArabic | Boy | Arabic | Beauty, grace |
| ZayneArabic/English | Boy | Arabic/English | Beauty, grace |
| ZiaArabic | Girl | Arabic | Light, splendour |
Arabic Boy Names
47 arabic boy names with meanings and origins.
AliElevated, nobleArabicAmirPrince, commanderArabicAmiriPrincely, of the commanderArabicAyaanGift of GodArabic/SomaliCairoThe victoriousArabicCyrusSun, thronePersianEmirPrince, commanderArabicEvrenUniverse, cosmosTurkish
...and 39 more arabic boy names in the table above.
Arabic Girl Names
53 arabic girl names with meanings and origins.
AaliyahExalted, sublimeArabicAdharaMaiden, virginArabicAishaLiving, alive, prosperousArabicAlaraWater fairyTurkishAlayahExalted, nobleArabic/EnglishAminaTrustworthy, faithfulArabicAmiraPrincess, leaderArabicAmirahPrincess, leaderArabic
...and 45 more arabic girl names in the table above.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Arabic baby names are there?
This collection lists 101 Arabic names, including 47 boy names and 53 girl names. Each one carries its meaning, its origin and, where the Social Security Administration publishes one, its rank in the United States.
What makes a name Arabic?
What makes Arabic names so powerful is their poetry — each one a miniature blessing, a wish spoken into existence.
Are Arabic names popular in the United States?
Popularity varies name by name rather than by origin. Every entry here links to its own page, where the US rank, the number of births in the latest year and the peak year are shown when the Social Security Administration publishes them.