Arabic Names for Girls

Lamia is a name with two very different images: from its Arabic roots, it is a bright yet gentle choice with a glowing meaning. As a Greek name however, Lamia appears in mythology as a child-eating monster, who was driven to madness after Zeus's wife Hera took her children away. This latter figure is the inspiration behind the Keats poem of the same name.
 
While the mythological Greek form would be pronounced as LAY-mee-uh, the Arabic name is pronounced as LA-mee-a, which does help distinguish the two.

Lamia

Sari is a cute spin on Sarah, though some may hear it as "sorry," and it is also an item of clothing worn in India. These days many people will also confuse Sari with Suri, the lovely and unsual name of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' much-publicized young daughter.

Sari

The mononymous Colombian-born singer inspired a popularity blip in the 90s and early 00s. 

Shakira

Zafira

One of the most appealing Muslim names, both in sound and meaning. 

Jinan

Also spelled Lujain and Lujayn, this bright name of Arabic origin has an appealing meaning and sounds that work across multiple cultures and languages. 

Loujain

Nashira is one of those obscure space names that might rise along with such heavenly choices as Orion, Luna, and even Nevaeh.  A giant star in Capricorn, Nashira is an unusual and attractive name with several positive associations.

Nashira

The <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/128/boy-baby-names-that-mean-wise">meaning of intelligent</a> elevates this A-starting name for girls above other similar possibilities.

Akilah

A name with several possible origins, Ammarah can be read as an alternative spelling to the Igbo Amara, giving it the pretty meaning of "grace". However, it is also an Arabic name, meaning "woman who is steadfast, faithful, and/or punctual to Allah" or "one who lives long, one who builds".
 
 Other source also list Ammarah as a Thai and Sanskrit name, meaning "immortal" or "undying", which ties in, slightly to its second Arabic meaning. 
 
Ammarah recently appeared in the UK Top 1000 for the first time.

Ammarah

A spelling variation of Ayra, this bright sounding name is well used in India, and certainly has the potential to catch on elsewhere too. Pronounced "EYE-rah", the name is reminiscent of some of the most stylish girl names today, such as Ayla, Isla, and Iris. With its cross-cultural appeal, Ayrah recently entered the England and Wales Top 1000 where it joined the Ayra, which is also on the rise.

Ayrah

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

Strong cross-cultural name that could be a feminine spin on the Zachary family. 

Zakia

Extremely simple and extremely distinctive -- a winning combination.  Sound-alike Calla is a Greek (and botanical) name that means beautiful. 

Cala

Both an independent name and an alternate spelling of Jada. 

Jaeda

The two l's in this Arabic name give it a particularly rich rhythmic quality. 

Jalila

Nazira

Similar in sound to the popular Amara, Omara is a feminine form of the multicultural Omar, a name with its roots in Arabic and Hebrew. Popular in South America, most notably in Cuba, it is occasionally used as a masculine name in Egypt and India. 
 
From its Arabic roots, it comes from umr and is interpretated to mean "flourishing" and "long living", while in Hebrew, it is associated with eloquence and speech. An alternative sources however, include the Irish surname Omara (also O'Mara and O Meadhra), meaning "descendent of Merry", and the Germanic Ottomar meaning "wealthy and famous".
 
Given to 15 girls in the US in a recent year, it is outranked by masculine forms, Omar and Omari.

Omara

Appearing in the Quran and hadith, Salsabil is use to refer to a spring or fountain in paradise (or Jannah). It can also be written as Salsabeel. 

Salsabil

Attractive Middle Eastern choice used in a variety of spellings. 

Yamina

Predominantly used in Cameroon, Mali, and Senegal, and by parents with West African heritage living around the globe, Aissa is a form of the Arabic Aisha, a significant choice in Islamic tradition, especially for Sunni Muslims, as Aisha was a wife of the Prophet Muhammad. Also written as Aïssa, notable bearers include Cameroonian activist Aissa Doumara Ngatansou, Nigerien politician, Aissa Diori, and Senegalese mathematician, Aissa Wade. There's also Aissa Wayne, actress and daughter of actor John Wayne.
 
Aissa may also appear as a masculine name, however, in this case, it is a North African and French form of Isa, the Arabic variation of Jesus.

Aissa

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