Arabic names for girls are used widely around the world, both by parents with Arabic roots and by non-Arabs attracted to names like Aaliyah and Layla that have become popular in many Western countries. 
 
Layla is the top Arabic name for girls in the US. Along with Layla, Arabic girl names in the US Top 1000 include Aaliyah, Kayla, Lila, Lyla, and Leila, Aisha, Imani, Mariam, and Zara. Unique Arabic names for girls we see on the horizon include Aziza, Inaya, and Kalila, among many others. 
 
Whether you're interested in Arabic names because of your family origins or an interest in this rich and historic culture, this is our complete complement of Arabic names for baby girls. 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.
 
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Arabic Names for Girls

Raja is a widely-used Arabic or Sanskrit name that works for girls as well as boys. Five baby girls were named Raja and seven given the Rajah spelling in the US last year, where for boys the popularity of the spellings was reversed: 18 Raja to ten Rajah.

Raja

Matar is a feminine name with Arabic origins, though it's used across several cultures. In Arabic, the name means 'rain' or 'downpour', symbolizing blessing, renewal, and life-giving properties. Rain in desert cultures holds particular significance as a symbol of divine mercy and abundance. The name is pronounced muh-TAR or MAH-tar, depending on regional dialects. While traditionally more common in Middle Eastern countries, North Africa, and Muslim communities worldwide, Matar has begun to appear internationally as global naming patterns diversify. Its simplicity, meaningful natural association, and cross-cultural appeal make it an increasingly attractive choice for parents seeking a name with depth and cultural significance.

Matar

Rhythmic choice sometimes heard in Muslim families. 

Raidah

Habibah

Arabic girl names are used widely around the world, both by parents with Arabic roots and by non-Arabs. Names such as Aaliyah and Layla have become popular in many Western countries.



Layla is the top Arabic name for girls in the US. Along with Layla, 

 include Aaliyah, Kayla, Lila, Lyla, and Leila, Aisha, Imani, Mariam, and Zara. 

Arabic names that are popular in the UK for baby girls include Layla, Zara, Maryam, Lyla, and Aisha, all now in the Top 100 in England and Wales. 

 for girls we see on the horizon include Aziza, Inaya, and Kalila, among many others.

One of the top girl names in Arabic-speaking countries is Zainab or Zeynep, which has many spelling variations and is a tree name, meaning beauty or grace. Other popular Arabic girl names in the Arabic world include Elif, Azra, and Abrar.

Whether you're interested in Arabic names because of your family origins or an interest in this rich and historic culture, this is our complete complement of Arabic names for baby girls, organized by their current popularity on Nameberry.

Arabic girl names with meanings and popularity, including popular and unique Arabic names for girls from Layla to Inaya, (Page 10)

180+ Arabic Girl Names

Raja

Matar

Raidah

Habibah