325+ Arabic Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

Simple, pretty, and delicate.

The two l's in this Arabic name give it a particularly rich rhythmic quality.

Classic Muslim name representing one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah; Queen Latifah has drawn attention to the feminine form of the name.

Unusual Arabic name with an inspiring meaning for a baby girl.

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

This variation of the popular Arabic name has now been in the Top 500 for several years. It wasn't even in the Top 1000 before the 1980s.

Although a variant of the operatic Zerlina, Zerline has her own theatrical tale. She is the star character of the opera Fra Diavolo by Daniel Auber. Zerline, daughter of the innkeeper of Terracina, is in love with an impoverished soldier, Lorenzo, but her father wants her to marry the rich old Francesco. Various tragedies and events occur. In the end, Zerline is free to marry her beloved Lorenzo.

Pleasant and accessible and not as widely-used as some other African names.

Kadeem is a name made familiar by TV actor Kadeem Hardison, a fresher alternative to the better known Kareem.

A star in Scorpio whose name would certainly translate into a soft and unusual option for your November baby.

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

Name of a great Indian Mogul king, a Matt Groening cartoon character, and many Indian restaurants.

Prevalent Arabic name that suggests a man who is sure of himself.

This evocative Arabic name is often heard in India.

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

Near Eastern name with lots of opportunities for variation and improvisation.

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.