A variant of the highly popular Noah, Nuh has featured in the UK Top 1000 on and off since the 2010s.

Jamir is a modern invention, created by blending together traditional Arabic names Jamal and Amir, giving the meaning "beautiful ruler". It has replaced the once popular Jamar in the US Top 1000, and currently sits in the Top 600.

Emani is more popular than the original Iman, for girls at least. About 200 baby girls were named Emani in the US last year, while 80 girls were named Iman. Iman is quite gender-neutral, with 60 baby boys given the name, while only a handful of baby boys were named Emani.

Soft, sultry resonance.

The final a adds a lot of style.

No longer a one-person name, as a number of parents have been inspired by basketball great Shaquille O'Neal to adopt it for their own future athletes.

The fact that this is pronounced sah-FEE-yah would cause Western ears to hear it as Sophia.

Both an independent name and an alternate spelling of Jada.

A rare Arabic name related to the Hebrew Shalom, Solomon or Salome, meaning "peace", " safety" or "completeness". In complete contrast, it could be related to the word "dhulm" or "zulm" meaning "unfairness", and conveying the idea of overcoming oppression.

Zaynab is the name of the Prophet Muhammad's oldest daughter. When written as Zaynabu or Zainabu, it's a name found in both the Arabic and Swahili languages and cultures.

Kadir is derived from Qadir (many Arabic K names are phonetic versions of Q-starting names); a classic Muslim name reflecting one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah.

A pleasant, welcoming Middle Eastern choice.

Ranya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'delightful to look at' or 'she who looks good,' suggesting beauty and pleasing appearance. The name also has Sanskrit roots where it can mean 'queen' or 'princess.' Ranya has gained popularity in the Middle East, North Africa, and increasingly in Western countries as cross-cultural naming has become more common. The name offers a blend of exotic appeal with relatively straightforward pronunciation for English speakers. Ranya projects elegance, strength, and femininity, making it appealing to parents seeking a name with international flair and positive meanings across cultures. Its royal connotations in some interpretations add a sense of dignity and grace.

Strongly identified with peace-accord-seeking Egyptian president Anwar el-Sadat.

Khalida is an evocative Middle Eastern choice. Its male counterpart, Khalid, recently returned to the US Top 1000.

Earthier version of the name of England's first female professional writer, Aphra Behn.

A North African choice, particularly popular in Tunisia and Syria.

Muhammad approved all ninety-nine attributes of Allah as worthy names, and this is one of the most popular. It was in the US Top 1000 for the first time since 1998 in 2016, when it was one of the 10 fastest-rising boys' names. Perhaps the most well known person in America with the name is former Houston Rockets center and Basketball Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon.

In this country, very much tied to PLO leader Arafat.

A pretty and delicate cousin of Anna is often heard in Scotland and is also currently popular in France. In the US it was brought to public attention by child actress Anissa Jones, who played Buffy on the popular TV show Family Affair, which debuted in 1966, bringing her name onto the charts the following year. Born Mary Anissa, her middle/stage name reflected her Lebanese heritage.