The Arabic name Muhammad has risen to become probably the Number 1 baby name in the entire world when all its spellings are counted together. Muhammad is Number 1 in England as well as throughout the Arab world and also ranks among the Top 100 boys’ names in Scotland, Ireland, Germany, and Australia.
 
Along with Muhammad, Arabic boy names in the Top 500 in the US include Amir, Malik, Nasir, Omar, and Xavier. Arabic girl names in the US Top 500 include Aaliyah, Amina, Layla, Fatima, and Zara. In the Arab world, popular baby names include Maryam, Noor, Ahmed, and Ali.
 
Muslim parents of every nationality often choose Arabic names, so other choices such as Zayn and Zara, Samar and Rashid, Jana and Yousouf are widely used around the world.
 
The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.
 
Here is our full list of Arabic boy and girl names, but you may also want to browse our individual lists of <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/485/arabic-names-for-girls">Arabic names for girls</a> and <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/486/arabic-names-for-boys">Arabic names for boys</a>.

Arabic Names

Najiba

Najila

Associated with a spring festival, this name is used by both Muslims and Christians. 

Nasima

Nazira

Omaira is an intriguing Middle Eastern possibility. 

Omaira

Pola is an international name that still bears the femme fatalish air of Polish-born silent screen vamp Pola Negri, whole birth name was Apolonia. Rarely used, she could join sisters Lola and Nola.

Pola

Peridot is the gem of the month of August, a vibrant green mineral, said to be good for helping people put the past behind them, and an interesting, undiscovered jewel name. It was regarded in ancient times as the symbol of the sun.
 Peridots figure in the mythologies of several cultures, including the ancient Egyptian and Roman. They are highly valued in Hawaii, where it is believed that they are the tears of the volcano goddess Pele. 
 If you want a truly original gem name, you might consider this instead of Opal or Ruby.

Peridot

This female form of Qadir represents one of the ninety-nine attributes of Allah. 

Qadira

Twist on the attractive and underused biblical name Keturah.

Qiturah

Rhythmic name suitable for a girl born in a springtime month. 

Rabiah

Arabic names

Arabic names are common in the Muslim community, and include stylish choices such as Layla, Amir, Zara, and Zayn, with meanings and popularity (Page 17)

325+ Arabic Names (with Meanings and Popularity)