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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.

Farida

Meaning: unique, precious pearl

Origin:Arabic
1358
Laila

Meaning: night; holy

Origin:Spelling variation of Layla (Arabic); Sami variation of Helga (Finland)
737
Zahra

Meaning: flower

Origin:Arabic
1828
Kalila

Meaning: beloved

Origin:Arabic
1840
Dalia

Meaning: branch; dahlia; gentle

Origin:Hebrew, Spanish, or Swahili
1037
Yasmin

Meaning: jasmine flower

Origin:Persian
1038
Iyla

Meaning: moonlight

Origin:Hindi
1769
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Origin:English
3081
Nylah

Meaning: winner

Origin:Arabic
1705
Aniyah

Meaning: helper

Origin:Arabic
1744
Anaya

Meaning: care, concern

Origin:Arabic
1810
Amiyah

Meaning: night rain or the end

Origin:American variation of Amaya and Amaia, Spanish
1939
Aisha

Meaning: living, prosperous

Origin:Arabic; Swahili
659
Farah

Meaning: happiness

Origin:Arabic
781
Alara

Meaning: water fairy

Origin:Persian, Armenian, Turkish
839
Amina

Meaning: trustworthy, faithful

Origin:Arabic
889
Alisha

Meaning: protected by God

Origin:Phonetic spelling of Alicia; also Sanskrit
912
Sidra

Meaning: like a star; order, sequence; lotus tree

Origin:Latin, Hebrew, Arabic
1026
Aliya

Meaning: heavens, highborn, exalted

Origin:Arabic
1032
Sonia

Meaning: wisdom

Origin:Russian and Scandinavian variation of Sophia
1062