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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.

Layla

Meaning: night

Origin:Variation of Leila, Arabic
142
Amaya

Meaning: mother city; the end; night rain

Origin:Spanish version of Amaia or Japanese
148
Liliana

Meaning: lily, a flower

Origin:Italian and Spanish variations of Lilian
221
Inaya

Meaning: care, concern

Origin:Arabic
249
Mara

Meaning: bitter

Origin:Hebrew
254
Aaliyah

Meaning: heavens, highborn, exalted

Origin:Variation of Aliya, Arabic
260
Aiza

Meaning: replacement, substitute

Origin:Arabic
277
Izara

Meaning: shawl; star; section of tree

Origin:Arabic, Basque, Hausa
550
Laith

Meaning: lion or wet

Origin:Arabic, Scottish
243
Altair

Meaning: falcon

Origin:Arabic
315
Zidane

Meaning: growth and progress

Origin:Arabic
590
Zayd

Meaning: increase, growth

Origin:Arabic
807
Hamza

Meaning: lion or strong

Origin:Arabic
376
Rami

Meaning: wise protector; father of multitudes; archer; pleasing

Origin:Finnish, Arabic, Sanskrit "wise protector; father of multitudes; archer; pleasing"
753
Zayn

Meaning: beauty, grace

Origin:Arabic
145
Aryan

Meaning: warrior, honorable

Origin:Indo-Iranian
146
Malik

Meaning: king; wave

Origin:Arabic; Greenlandic
425
Sahil

Meaning: guide, leader

Origin:Hindi
485
Zidan

Meaning: growth and progress

Origin:Arabic
665
Samir

Meaning: a friend to talk with in the evening

Origin:Arabic
708