325+ Arabic Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

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

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

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

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

Friendly option: has also been defined as "drinking companion".

Simple, pretty, and delicate.

Could present pronunciation problems.

Alternative for the ultrapopular Jamal.

The capital of Saudi Arabia makes a difficult first name.

Worldly and evocative.

British filmmaker Hanif Kureishi brought this name to the Western world.

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

In this country, very much tied to PLO leader Arafat.

Attractive name, but it does sound feminine. Some have changed it to Nakari. Although it does not make the U.S. Top 1000, Nakia is among the ten fastest-rising names for both boys and girls.

The q-ending of this common name adds a quirky element.

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