180+ Arabic Girl Names

This name of a triple star system in Virgo has a New Agey astral feel.

Soft, sultry resonance.

Technically a boy's name, but certainly one that would work in the Western culture for a girl, especially after the release of Black Panther, in which it was the name of Lupita Nyong'o's fiery character. Nakia lies outside the Top 1000 but is among the fastest-rising names for both girls and boys.

A pleasant, welcoming Middle Eastern choice.

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.

Asma is an important name in the Muslim religion. Asma was a niece of Muhammad whose refusal to betray her uncle and father helped them escape to Mecca. Downside in English-speaking countries is that Asma sounds like asthma, the illness that blocks airways and makes it difficult to breathe.

One of the most adaptable of the Middle Eastern names, partly because of its similarity to the western Camilla.

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.

A rarely heard name that was the title of a hugely popular Big Band song in the forties. Amapola, with the emphasis on the third syllable, is one flower name that has not been widely discovered.

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

Since it's also Spanish for "nothing," this name wouldn't be great for a girl's self-esteem.

A beautiful and evocative place-name that deserves wider use.

Pretty and feminine Muslim name popular in Egypt.

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

Could be some disconnect between spelling and pronunciation.

A popular Arabic name borne by a famed Lebanese actress and singer, could provide an intriguing alternative to Sarah.

This lovely Arabic name is gaining popularity in the US, used equally for boys and girls. Indeed, its sound (it rhymes with the feminine Tamar but ends with the fashionably masculine -ar sound, as in Oscar) and most logical nickname (Sam) make it a choice that's at once accessible and unsual for both boys and girls.

A rare Arabic name related to the Hebrew Shalom or Solomon, meaning "peace".