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Muslim Names

Muslim names are significant, powerful choices, as they are chosen not only for their sounds, but for their meanings. In Islam, names are considered to be a blessing upon the child and convey noble, spiritual values. Arabic names and names from the Quran are especially popular among Muslims. Muhammad, the name of the primary Prophet of Islam, is widely considered to be the most common name in the world, all spellings combined. Many Muslim names rank among popular names USA, but they are more common in the UK, where there is a larger Muslim population proportionately. The top Muslim names in England are Layla for girls and Muhammad for boys. Along with Layla, other Muslim girl names in the US Top 1000 include Aaliyah, Ayla, Kamila, and Nyla. In addition to Muhammad, other Muslim boy names in the US Top 1000 include Amir, Khalil, Zayn, and Ali. Unique Muslim names that work across cultures include Aziza, Marjani, and Sidra for girls, and Faris, Laith, and Zaki for boys. If you are searching for the perfect Muslim name for your child, consult our list below.

Amara

Meaning: grace, immortal, tribe

Origin:Igbo, Sanskrit, Arabic
78
Serena

Meaning: tranquil, serene

Origin:Latin
248
Aya

Meaning: colorful, bird, sign

Origin:Japanese, Hebrew, Arabic
320
Rumi

Meaning: beauty, flow, lapis lazuli

Origin:Japanese
2105
Rumi

Meaning: beauty, flow, lapis lazuli

Origin:Japanese
594
Hana

Meaning: grace, work, glow, flower

Origin:Hebrew, Hawaiian, Maori, Japanese
783
Lila

Meaning: night; play

Origin:Arabic, Sanskrit
108
Arabella

Meaning: yielding to prayer

Origin:Latin
38
Alana

Meaning: handsome, rock; oak tree; child; awakening

Origin:Feminization of Alan, Irish; variation of Ilana, Hebrew; Gaelic; Hawaiian
256
Ayla

Meaning: oak tree, or halo, moonlight

Origin:Hebrew, or Turkish
84
Ines

Meaning: pure, virginal

Origin:Italian, Portuguese, Slovene and Croatian variation of Agnes
194
Yara

Meaning: friend, helper

Origin:Arabic
300
Lulu

Meaning: pearl

Origin:Diminutive of Louise or Lucy, or Arabic
383
Lara

Meaning: citadel

Origin:Russian, diminutive of Larissa or Larisa
453
Lina

Meaning: tender

Origin:Arabic; Latin diminutive
486
Nyla

Meaning: winner, one who achieves

Origin:Arabic
558
Maya

Meaning: water

Origin:Greek; Central American Indian empire name; Latinate variation of May; Spanish, diminutive of Amalia; variation of Maia; Hebrew
82
Mira

Meaning: admirable; peace; female ruler; ocean

Origin:Latin, Slavic, Arabic, Sanskrit
114
Ayra

Meaning: respectable, awe-inspiring; or a name for the goddess Saraswati

Origin:Arabic, Urdu or Sanskrit
134
Zara

Meaning: blooming flower; God remembers

Origin:Hebrew and Arabic
141