180+ Arabic Girl Names

This more elaborate version of the name is heard occasionally, but Samira or the related Samara is simpler and just as rhythmic.

Rashida is an evocative and alluring name, currently represented by Rashida Jones, daughter of Peggy Lipton and Quincy Jones, who has been featured in The Office, Parks & Recreation, and The Social Network.

Tahira is a pretty Arabic virtue name, unusual yet accessible.

Very popular throughout the Arab world and growing in use in the US as well, where it was given last year to more than 50 baby girls.

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

Both an independent name and an alternate spelling of Jada.

An occasionally heard African name, hobbled by a zoolike sound.

A hardwood tree native to Africa, India and other tropical regions, which bears sweet pod-shaped fruits which are used as a flavoring in many world cuisines, including Indian and Filipino. A rare and intriguing nature name which could honor an ancestral Tammy or Tamar.

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.

Although a variant of the operatic Zerlina, Zerline has her own theatrical tale. She is the star character of the opera Fra Diavolo by Daniel Auber. Zerline, daughter of the innkeeper of Terracina, is in love with an impoverished soldier, Lorenzo, but her father wants her to marry the rich old Francesco. Various tragedies and events occur. In the end, Zerline is free to marry her beloved Lorenzo.

Attractive Middle Eastern choice used in a variety of spellings.

Pretty and feminine Arabic name.

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

A pretty Arabic possibility which would work well in many languages.

Rhythmic choice sometimes heard in Muslim families.

An interesting and unusual choice, with a choral feel.

A star in Scorpio whose name would certainly translate into a soft and unusual option for your November baby.

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