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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.

Ebrahim Ebrahim is a name given to children. It is g...
Origin:Arabic
10042
Issa The name Issa is of Arabic origin. In Arabic...
Origin:Arabic
10120
Rahul The meaning of Rahul is ‘capable, able, effi...
Origin:Indian
10261
Yasin

Meaning: letters of the alphabet

Origin:Arabic
10373
Abu

Meaning: father

Origin:Arabic
10386
Akram The name Akram is a boy's name. The roots of...
Origin:Arabic
10399
Haider The meaning of Haider is 'lion' or 'someone ...
Origin:Arabic
10593
Muhammed

Meaning: praiseworthy

Origin:Arabic
10727
Sabri

Meaning: patient

Origin:Arabic
10809
Sabri

Meaning: patient

Origin:Variation of Sabir
9496
Luai

Meaning: shield; protector

Origin:Arabic
0
Jamil

Meaning: beautiful, handsome

Origin:Arabic
4852
Emir

Meaning: prince, ruler

Origin:Turkish, Bosnian, Arabic
2052
Amir

Meaning: prince, ruler; treetop

Origin:Arabic or Hebrew
2429
Amani

Meaning: faith

Origin:Variation of Imani, Arabic
4173
Zuleika

Meaning: fair

Origin:Arabic
2132
Imani

Meaning: faith

Origin:Arabic, Swahili
1465
Mona

Meaning: noble good

Origin:Irish
1011
Raisa

Meaning: easygoing; rose; leader

Origin:Russian; Yiddish; Arabic
2352
Lulie

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:Short form of Lula or Louise, German and French
2870