Muslim baby names with meanings
Muslim names trace back to Arabic and the Islamic tradition, including names of Allah, prophets and Quranic figures. Beautiful names like Muhammad, Zain, Aaliyah and Zainab carry deep spiritual meaning and elegant sound. This page collects 805 Muslim names — 464 for boys, 328 for girls and 13 for unisex — with every meaning and gender shown at a glance, so you can shortlist the ones that speak to you.
Among the most popular Muslim boy names are Ayaan, Ahmed, Ibrahim, Kabir, while top girl picks include Aisha, Fatima, Anaya, Zara. Names are ordered by popularity rank, with classics and rising favourites mixed together.
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Popular Muslim names
The most popular Muslim names first, with meaning, origin and gender for easy comparison.
| Name | Meaning | Origin | Gender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayaan | Gift of God, merciful | Muslim | boy |
| Ahmed | Most praiseworthy | Muslim | boy |
| Aisha | Alive, prosperous, prophet's wife | Muslim | girl |
| Ibrahim | Father of nations, prophet | Muslim | boy |
| Fatima | Prophet's daughter, weaned one | Muslim | girl |
| Anaya | Caring, generous | Muslim | girl |
| Kabir | Great, powerful | Muslim | boy |
| Hamza | Lion, strong | Muslim | boy |
| Zara | Bloom, princess | Muslim | girl |
| Yusuf | Prophet Joseph, God increases | Muslim | boy |
| Maryam | Prophet's mother, beloved | Muslim | girl |
| Zoya | Love, life | Muslim | girl |
| Omar | Flourishing, long-lived | Muslim | boy |
| Sana | Brilliance, praise | Muslim | girl |
| Hassan | Beautiful, good | Muslim | boy |
| Zainab | Prophet's daughter, fragrant flower | Muslim | girl |
| Abdullah | Servant of Allah | Muslim | boy |
| Ali | Exalted, noble | Muslim | boy |
| Amir | Prince, commander | Muslim | boy |
| Rizwan | Acceptance, gatekeeper of heaven | Muslim | boy |
| Noor | Light, radiance | Muslim | unisex |
| Rizwan | Acceptance, gatekeeper of heaven | Muslim | unisex |
| Abdul | Servant (of Allah) | Muslim | boy |
| Aadam | Father of mankind, first prophet | Muslim | boy |
| Abrar | Righteous, pious | Muslim | boy |
| Adnan | Settler, noble | Muslim | boy |
| Akram | Most generous | Muslim | boy |
| Alim | All-knowing | Muslim | boy |
| Aman | Peace, safety | Muslim | boy |
| Anas | Friendly, affectionate | Muslim | boy |
| Aqeel | Intelligent, wise | Muslim | boy |
| Arafat | Mountain near Mecca, day of Hajj | Muslim | boy |
| Arham | Most merciful | Muslim | boy |
| Arif | Knowledgeable, wise | Muslim | boy |
| Arman | Desire, wish | Muslim | boy |
| Asad | Lion, brave | Muslim | boy |
| Ashar | Good news, blessing | Muslim | boy |
| Ashraf | Most honourable | Muslim | boy |
| Asif | Forgiving, pardon | Muslim | boy |
| Asim | Protector, guardian | Muslim | boy |
| Atif | Compassionate, kind | Muslim | boy |
| Awais | Gift, generous | Muslim | boy |
| Ayaz | Intelligent, noble servant | Muslim | boy |
| Azan | Call to prayer | Muslim | boy |
| Azhar | Radiant, bright | Muslim | boy |
| Aziz | Mighty, powerful, beloved | Muslim | boy |
| Ayman | Blessed, right side | Muslim | boy |
| Ayyub | Prophet Job, patient one | Muslim | boy |
| Bakr | Young camel, early morning | Muslim | boy |
| Bilal | Refreshing water, first muezzin | Muslim | boy |
| Burhan | Proof, evidence | Muslim | boy |
| Danish | Knowledge, wisdom | Muslim | boy |
| Daniyal | Wise, God is my judge | Muslim | boy |
| Daud | Beloved, prophet David | Muslim | boy |
| Dawood | Beloved, prophet David | Muslim | boy |
| Fahad | Lynx, panther | Muslim | boy |
| Faheem | Intelligent, understanding | Muslim | boy |
| Faisal | Decisive, judge | Muslim | boy |
| Faizan | Benevolence, grace | Muslim | boy |
| Farhan | Happy, joyful | Muslim | boy |
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Muslim baby names FAQ
What are popular Muslim baby boy names?
Popular Muslim boy names include Ayaan, Ahmed, Ibrahim, Kabir. There are 464 Muslim boy names in our collection, each with its meaning and origin shown in the table below.
What are popular Muslim baby girl names?
Popular Muslim girl names include Aisha, Fatima, Anaya, Zara. You will find 328 Muslim girl names in the list below, sorted by popularity with meanings included.
What does Muslim origin mean in baby names?
Muslim names trace back to Arabic and the Islamic tradition, including names of Allah, prophets and Quranic figures. Beautiful names like Muhammad, Zain, Aaliyah and Zainab carry deep spiritual meaning and elegant sound.