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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.

Yunus

Meaning: dove

Origin:Arabic, Hebrew
2505
Adnan

Meaning: settler

Origin:Arabic
3270
Anwar

Meaning: brighter, clearer

Origin:Arabic
3379
Luck Number: 7
3412
Ayman

Meaning: righteous, right-handed, blessed, lucky

Origin:Arabic
3488
Miraj

Meaning: ascent

Origin:Arabic
3590
Zain

Meaning: beauty, grace

Origin:Variation of Zayn, Arabic
3783
Faizan

Meaning: grace, charity, abundance

Origin:Arabic
3867
Idrissa

Meaning: interpreter

Origin:Arabic
3878
Junaid

Meaning: warrior

Origin:Arabic
3951
Faisal

Meaning: resolute

Origin:Arabic
4013
Karim

Meaning: noble, generous

Origin:Arabic
4030
Haris

Meaning: estate ruler; cultivator

Origin:Arabic
4089
Majid

Meaning: illustrious

Origin:Arabic
6761
Nasim

Meaning: breeze, fresh air

Origin:Arabic
6982
Sulaiman The name Sulaiman is most often used as a na...
Origin:Arabic variation of Solomon
7035
Yaqub The meaning of Yaqub is ‘a supplanter’ and i...
Origin:Arabic
7074
Harun

Meaning: exalted

Origin:Arabic
7187
Hasan

Meaning: beautiful, handsome

Origin:Arabic
7188
Qadar

Meaning: decree, destination

Origin:Arabic
7259