325+ Arabic Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

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.

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.

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

To Muslims, an auspicious name.

Attractive Middle Eastern choice used in a variety of spellings.

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.

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.

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.

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

Muslim name very popular in North Africa.

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

Traditional Arabic choice, used for both boys and girls.

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

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.

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

The name of the Prophet Muhammad's childhood nurse carries special resonance for Muslim parents.

This romantic name of a city in Yemen was chosen for her son by supermodel Liya Kebede.

This more elaborate version of the name is heard occasionally, but Samira or the related Samara is simpler and just as rhythmic.