For traditional Muslim baby names, this is the list to consult. You’ll see that many names share a meaning. But only one name is right for your baby – is it on this list?  Check out our top picks of Muslim baby names for your girl or boy.

Whether you are searching for a name because of the sound, origin or meaning, you are sure to find the perfect Muslim name for your baby boy or baby girl.

Muslim Girl Baby Names:

Aaminah, Amina – secure, safe
Ada – grace
Akia – sister
Anan, Anaan – clouds
Azizah, Aziza, Azeeza – precious, cherished

Badiah, Badia – amazing, admirable
Bahia – nice
Bahiyah, Bahiya, Bahiyaa – beautiful, radiant
Bariah, Baraaa – excelling
Basmah, Basma – a smile

Cala – castle
Cantara – bridge
Chaman – garden
Chanda, Chandni – moon light

Daania – beautiful
Dahab – gold
Daliya – dahlia
Deema, Dema – rain cloud
Dina – love

Eimaan, Eiman – faith
Eliza – unique, precious
Elma – apple
Erina – beautiful lady
Erum – heaven

Fadwa, Fadwah – self-sacrifice.
Faheemah, Fahima, Fahimah, Fahmida – intelligent
Faizah, Faiza - victorious
Fakihah – fruit
Fara – sunset

Gazala – charming
Ghadah, Ghaada – beautiful
Ghaliyah, Ghaaliya – dear, beloved
Ghayda, Ghaydaa – young and delicate

Habiba, Habibah, Habeeba – sweetheart, darling
Hadeeqa – gorgeus
Hala – sweetness
Henna – blessed
Hibba Hibbah – gift of God
Huda, Hooda – right guidance

Iba – pride, sense
Ibtihaj, Ibtihaaj – joy, delight
Iman, Imani – faith, belief
Iraj – flower
Isa – generous

Jabrayah – love, respect
Jala, Jala – clarity
Jalilah – splendid, lofty
Jenna, Jennah – paradise
Junah – the sun

Kalila – sweetheart, beloved
Kanval – flower
Kas – glass
Khatoon – lady
Kyda – strong

Laila, Leila, Leilah – of the night
Latifah, Lateefa – gentle, kind
Lu'lu Luluah, Lulwa – pearls
Luja – of great depth
Lutfiyah – delicate, graceful

Malak – angel
Mehndi – beautiful color
Minha, Minnah – grace, blessing
Mona – wish, desire
Munira – light, sunshine

Naaz – pride
Nadia – first
Nasimah – gentle breeze
Nuryn – light
Nyla – achiever

Pakeezah – pure
Parveen – very noble

Qabool – accepted
Qisaf – brittle
Quadriyyah – strong

Rafif – to gleam, shimmer
Rana – to gaze, look
Reham – rain drops
Reja – good news
Rubi – red gem

Saadia – lucky
Sabina – flower
Safa, Safaa – pure
Sarina – peace 
Sarish – morning
Sughra – small

Tabassum – smiling
Tarub – merry
Tazim – respect
Thara, Tharaa, Tharwah – wealth
Tibah – goodness

Ubah – flower
Ula – highest
Umnia, Umniyah – gift
Urshia – one who belongs in the skies
Uzma – greatest 

Wadiah – calm 
Wafiyah – faithful
Wala, Walaa – loyalty 
Wisal, Wisaal – reunion
Wurud – roses 

Yakootah – emerald
Yara – little butterfly
Yarah – warm 
Yumn, Yumna – good fortune

Zafirah, Zaafirah – victorious
Zahirah – luminous 
Zaid – growth 
Zameena – intelligent
Zuhayra – courage 

Muslim Boy Baby Names:

Akil – intelligent, thoughtful
Ali , Ali, Aliyy – greatest, noble
Amin, Ameen – faithful, trustworthy
Anjam – stars
Arbaaz – eagle

Baber – courageous
Badi – marvelous
Bassam – smiling
Boulos – Arabic form of “Paul”
Bushr – joy, happiness

Daanish – wisdom, learning
Dhiya, Diya – splendor
Diyari – a gift
Dizhwar – strong

Ehan – full moon
Ehsan – powerful
El-Amin – trustworthy
Emran – progress, achievement

Faakhir – proud
Faheem – intelligent
Firoz – gift
Fouad, Fuad – heart

Ghaith, Ghayth – rain
Ghanem, Ghanim – successful
Ghazwan – to conquer
Gohar – precious stone

Habbab – lovable
Haleem – patient
Hana – Arabic form of “John”
Hilal – crescent
Hosaam – sword

Ilan – good person
Imad – support
Iyaad – generous
Izz – glory, honor

Jabir – comforter
Jal – resolution
Jawad – generous
Jazib – handsome
Jul – firm will

Kaamil – accomplished 
Khalil – good friend
Khayri – charitable
Khidr – green
Kinza – hidden treasure

Labib, Labeeb – sensible
Laiq – deserving
Laith – lion
Luay – shield
Lutf – bounty

Mahad – great
Mahir – skilled
Matloob – goal
Mubid – intellectual

Na'il – earner
Nadr – flourishing
Nibras – lamp, light
Numair – panther

Qadeer – kind-hearted and honest
Qudamah – courageous
Qays, Qais – firm
Qutb – leader

Rakin – respectful
Raza – handsome
Rihab – vastness
Ruhi – spiritual

Sabri – perseverance
Safi – pure, clear
Shad – happy
Shallal – waterfalls
Sofian – devoted

Taban – glittering
Talhah, Talha – tree
Tamim – strong, complete
Tarif, Tareef – rare, uncommon

Umair – intelligent
Umran – prosperity
Urwah – support
Usaim, Usaym – lion cub
Uzayr – precious

Wadi – calm, peaceful
Wafiq, Wafeeq – successful
Wahab Wahb – giving
Wali – guardian

Yaqeen – belief
Yar – friend
Yawar – helping
Youssef, Yusef, Yusuf – to increase in power and influence
Yusr – ease, convenience

Zaeem – leader
Zaki, Zaky – pure
Zarar – brave, courageous
Ziyad – abundance
Zuehb – clever
Zuhayr – bright

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