arabic baby names
Explore 45 baby names of Arabic origin. Each includes meaning, pronunciation, popularity ranking, and cultural context.
Arabic baby names at a glance
- Names
- 45
- Girls · Boys · Unisex
- 23 · 21 · 1
- Average length
- 5.2 letters
- Most popular (2025)
- Layla #36
Our directory has 45 Arabic baby names: 23 girls' names, 21 boys' names and 1 unisex name.
In the 2025 Social Security rankings, the most popular is Layla (#36 for girls), followed by Lyla (#80 for girls), Aaliyah (#101 for girls) and Amira (#132 for girls). 24 of them ranked in the US top 1,000 that year.
Noor has climbed fastest, from #887 in 2020 to #659 in 2025; Samira rose from #928 to #723 over 5 years.
For something less common, Anwar, Faisal and Farrah were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025.
They average 5.2 letters, from Alia to Rashida, and 73% have two syllables.
Most popular in 2025
- Aaliyahexalted, sublime, highest social standingArabic · girl#101
- Aishaalive, living, prosperousArabic · girl#337
- Aliaexalted, sublimeArabic · girl#587
- Amiraprincess, commanderArabic · girl#132
- Anwarluminous, radiant, full of lightArabic · boy
- Badrfull moonArabic · boy
- Bilalwater, refreshment, moistnessArabic · boy
- Dalalcoquettishness, tenderness, pamperedArabic · girl
- Faisaldecisive, resolute judgeArabic · boy
- Farahjoy, happiness, delightArabic · girl
- Faridunique, precious, incomparableArabic · boy
- Farisknight, horsemanArabic · boy
- Farrahjoy, happinessArabic · girl
- Hafsagathering, young lionessArabic · girl
- Hamzalion, strong, steadfastArabic · boy#541
- Hassanhandsome, good, beautifulArabic · boy#626
- Ibrahimfather of multitudes, exalted fatherArabic · boy#351
- Idrisinterpreter, studious, prophetArabic · boy#694
- Jamalbeauty, grace, handsomeArabic · boy
- Kareemgenerous, nobleArabic · boy#702
- Khadijapremature child, trustworthyArabic · girl#982
- Khalilfriend, companion, intimateArabic · boy#384
- Lailanight, dark beauty, born at nightArabic · girl#413
- Laylanight, dark beautyArabic · girl#36
- Leilanight, dark beautyArabic · girl#259
- Lylanight, dark beautyArabic · girl#80
- Mahahalf moon, beautiful eyesArabic · girl
- Mansourdivinely aided, victoriousArabic · boy
- Maryamthe Aramaic and Arabic form of MiriamArabic · girl#351
- Munawish, desire, hopeArabic · girl
- Nadiahope, caller, announcerArabic · girl#565
- Naimatranquil, serene, living in comfortArabic · girl
- Noorlight, divine lightArabic · unisex#659
- Omarflourishing, long-livedArabic · boy#260
- Qasimone who distributes, generous sharerArabic · boy
- Rashidarightly guided, wise, discerningArabic · girl
- Salimsafe, peaceful, flawlessArabic · boy
- Samirentertaining companion, lively conversationalistArabic · boy#643
- Samiraentertaining female companionArabic · girl#723
- Sanaradiance, brilliance, splendorArabic · girl
- Tariqmorning star, he who knocks at the doorArabic · boy
- Waleednewborn, one who is bornArabic · boy
- Yarasmall butterfly, water lady, strengthArabic · girl#507
- Zahraflower, blooming, radiantArabic · girl#540
- Zainbeauty, grace, adornmentArabic · boy#567
questions about Arabic baby names
Which Arabic baby names are the most popular in 2025?
Based on the 2025 Social Security data, the most popular Arabic baby names are Layla (#36 for girls), Lyla (#80 for girls), Aaliyah (#101 for girls), Amira (#132 for girls) and Leila (#259 for girls).
Which Arabic baby names are rising in popularity?
Noor has climbed from #887 in 2020 to #659 in 2025. Samira (#928 to #723) and Aisha (#536 to #337) are also rising.
What are some unique Arabic baby names?
Anwar, Faisal, Farrah, Muna and Salim were not in the US top 1,000 in any year from 2020 to 2025, so they stay distinctive while still carrying real meaning and history.
Are Arabic baby names more common for girls or boys?
Of 45 Arabic baby names on HushName, 23 are girls' names, 21 are boys' names and 1 are unisex.
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