325+ Arabic Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

Roar! This popular name in the Arab world was once almost unused by English speakers, but is now given to a few boys in the States each year. It can also be spelled Fahad and Fahed.

An interesting and unusual choice, with a choral feel.

The original spelling of a name often Anglicized as Anisa was chosen by singer Macy Gray for her daughter.

Talib is a North African name with an admirable meaning, associated with rapper Talib Kweli.

A hardwood tree native to Africa, India and other tropical regions, which bears sweet pod-shaped fruits which are used as a flavoring in many world cuisines, including Indian and Filipino. A rare and intriguing nature name which could honor an ancestral Tammy or Tamar.

Attractive Middle Eastern choice used in a variety of spellings.

This name has considerable meaning in the Islamic world, as Hamzah the brave was the uncle and protector of the Prophet of Islam. A more contemporary Hamzah is the eldest son of the late King Hussein and Queen Noor of Jordan. More commonly encountered in English-speaking countries as Hamza.

The Arabic form of the biblical Solomon. It holds strong historical and religious significance, most famously associated with Suleiman the Magnificent, the longest reigning sultan of the Ottoman Empire.

Spelling variant Ameer is much less popular than the original. An Amir is a ruler in the Arab world.

Rashida is an evocative and alluring name, currently represented by Rashida Jones, daughter of Peggy Lipton and Quincy Jones, who has been featured in The Office, Parks & Recreation, and The Social Network.

Long associated with Egyptian-born actor/bridge expert Omar Sharif, also a title bestowed on descendants of Muhammad.

A pretty Arabic possibility which would work well in many languages.

Qadir is a classic Muslim name that represents one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah. Since the initial Q is pronounced as K, this handsome name is sometimes Anglicized as Kadir.

Muslim name very popular in North Africa.

Shaquille O'Neal came almost as close as he could to a Junior when he selected this name for his son.

Singer-actress Queen Latifah -- born Dana Owens -- makes this North African Muslim name sing.

Traditional Arabic choice, used for both boys and girls.

Spelled Najee, this was chosen by rapper LL Cool J for his son several years ago.

For several years this name ranked high with African-American parents, but it's definitely started to slide.

A name with considerable history, as the celebrated sultan of Egypt and Syria in the time of the Crusades.