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Arabic Names for Girls

Arabic names for girls are used widely around the world, both by parents with Arabic roots and by non-Arabs attracted to names like Aaliyah and Layla that have become popular in many Western countries.

Layla is the top Arabic name for girls in the US. Along with Layla, Arabic girl names in the US Top 1000 include Aaliyah, Kayla, Lila, Lyla, and Leila, Aisha, Imani, Mariam, and Zara. Unique Arabic names for girls we see on the horizon include Aziza, Inaya, and Kalila, among many others.

Whether you're interested in Arabic names because of your family origins or an interest in this rich and historic culture, this is our complete complement of Arabic names for baby girls. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

You may also want to browse our master list of Arabic names for boys.

Access thousands more amazing names for girls via our master page of girl names.

Salama

Meaning: peace, safety, security

Origin:African, Swahili
11778
Ulima

Meaning: astute, wise

Origin:Arabic
10897
Shamara

Meaning: ready for battle

Origin:Arabic
3536
Jaeda

Meaning: long-necked beauty

Origin:Arabic
5603
Shakila

Meaning: pretty

Origin:Arabic
8466
Zerlina

Meaning: beautiful dawn

Origin:Arabic
5951
Haqikah

Meaning: truthful

Origin:Arabic
13910
Sadiya

Meaning: lucky, fortunate

Origin:Arabic
1142
Zada

Meaning: fortunate, prosperous

Origin:Arabic
2334
Safiyya

Meaning: confidante, best friend

Origin:Arabic
2771
Sameria

Meaning: companion in evening conversation

Origin:Variation of Samira
7142
Aanisah

Meaning: good-natured

Origin:Arabic
4778
Raja

Meaning: the anticipated one

Origin:Arabic
9483
Alula

Meaning: first leap

Origin:Arabic
2193
Zuelia

Meaning: peace

Origin:Arabic
6286
Salima

Meaning: safe

Origin:Arabic
7141
Zakia

Meaning: pure

Origin:Arabic and Hebrew
4113
Capella

Meaning: little she goat

Origin:Latin
3476
Zelmira

Meaning: brilliant one

Origin:Likely a Neapolitan blend of Arabic and Latin influences meaning "brilliant one"
5482
Nada

Meaning: dew at sunrise

Origin:Arabic
3079