Islamic Baby Names: Muslim Names With Meanings
This Islamic baby names list helps you choose a beautiful Muslim name with a good meaning. Browse more than 125 popular Arabic names for boys and girls, including the names of the prophets, the family and companions of the Prophet ๏ทบ, and words that appear in the Quran such as Noor, Iman and Huda. Filter by boy or girl, by first letter or by Quranic names only, search inside the meanings (try “light” or “patient”), get a random suggestion and star your favorites to build a shortlist you can copy and share with family. Spellings vary in English (Yusuf, Yousef, Yousuf), so pick the one you like best.
Islamic Baby Names
Browse Muslim boy and girl names with meanings, search by letter or meaning, and save your favorites.
How to use the Islamic Baby Names
- Choose boy, girl or all names.
- Filter by first letter, or tick Quranic names only.
- Search a name or a meaning, or press Suggest a name.
- Tap the star to save favorites, then copy your shortlist.
Features
- 125+ Muslim names with meanings
- Boy and girl filters
- A–Z letter filter
- Quranic and prophet names
- Search by meaning
- Saved favorites shortlist
Frequently asked questions
What makes a name Islamic?
Islam encourages a name with a good meaning. Names of prophets, companions, and good Arabic words are popular choices, and names like Abdullah are especially loved.
What are Quranic names?
Names of people mentioned in the Quran, such as Maryam, Yusuf and Musa, or good words from it, such as Noor, Rahma and Sakina.
Which Islamic names are most popular in the US?
Muhammad, Adam, Yusuf, Ali, Ibrahim and Omar for boys, and Maryam, Aisha, Fatima, Layla, Noor and Zainab for girls rank among the most common.
When should a Muslim baby be named?
Many families name the baby on the day of birth or on the seventh day, together with the aqiqah.
Why are there different spellings?
Arabic letters have no exact English match, so Yusuf, Yousef and Yousuf are the same name. Choose the spelling you prefer.