325+ Arabic Names (with Meanings and Popularity)

Very popular throughout the Arab world and growing in use in the US as well, where it was given last year to more than 50 baby girls.

One of the most appealing Muslim names, both in sound and meaning.

Could serve as an alternative to the more common Latifah.

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

North African name with a distinctive beat.

Rhythmic name suitable for a girl born in a springtime month.

An occasionally heard African name, hobbled by a zoolike sound.

Distinguished by association with renowned African diplomat Salim Ahmed Salim, this name is popular in many variations throughout the Arab world. Its use is growing in the US as well, especially in its Salem version.

A frequently used Arabic name.

Familiar and handsome, Jamil is a name of Arabic origin. Its literal meaning is "beautiful" and while this can refer to physical beauty, as a Quranic name, it more specifically refers to beautiful behavior, such as patience, kindness, and courteousness.

Whether you spell it with or without the final h, this is a name with international possibilities.

Historic name commonly found in the Arab world.

Regal feel.

More frequently seen with the Kadeem spelling, as in actor Kadeem Hardison.

See ZULEIKA.

A name to consider when seeking an offbeat substitute for the more familiar Mariah.

A variant of the highly popular Noah, Nuh has featured in the UK Top 1000 on and off since the 2010s.

One of several similar names with a pleasant, intriguing sound.

Tarbula is the historic but now-forgotten name of an early Persian saint and martyr, sister of St. Simeon, who was accused of being a witch and sawed in half. Tarbula is also known by the names Tarba and Tarbo.