Muslim Girl Names

Variation of Safina or elaboration of Sofia makes for a unique by on-trend Arabic name for girls.

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

Related to the better-known Arabic name Noor.

Simple and pretty Arabic option that was a fast-riser in 2022, possibly thanks in part to telenovela actress Hiba Abouk from the hit show El Principe.

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

Ubah is a floral Muslim name that travels light — easily transitioning between languages and cultures. The Real Housewives of New York's Ubah Hassan is a current notable bearer.

A lovely celestial choice which shortens to sweet vintage May.

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

Marah is where the Israelites camped right after they walked through the parted Red Sea. Marah is related to Mara and has the same "bitter" meaning.

The Turkish transcription of Kubra, most often used on baby girls in the Muslim community.

According to the Bible (and Quran), manna was the foodstuff miraculously provided for the Israelites in exile. This nourishing little name is one of the spiritual names that has seen a slight rise in recent years.

A timeless cultural crossover name, Nadiya can either be a variant spelling of Nadia, a diminutive of the Russian name Nadezhda, meaning "hope"; or derived from the Arabic word Nada, meaning "morning dew" or "to be wet with dew" — something especially precious in dry climates.

Nuha is an Arabic name meaning wise, and also a name from Semitic mythology of unknown origin, belonging to an ancient sun goddess.

Kinza might sound or look like a modern choice, inspired by Kenzie and Kinzley, however, it is a variation of the Arabic Kanza and Kenza with the appealing meaning "treasure". It was one of the fastest rising names in the UK in 2023.

The feminine form of Suhail, an astrological name common in the Muslim community.

Rising star Nailah Blackman is a Trinidadian singer.