Arabic Names for Girls

Pretty and feminine Muslim name popular in Egypt. 

Nabila

Ranya is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it means 'delightful to look at' or 'she who looks good,' suggesting beauty and pleasing appearance. The name also has Sanskrit roots where it can mean 'queen' or 'princess.' Ranya has gained popularity in the Middle East, North Africa, and increasingly in Western countries as cross-cultural naming has become more common. The name offers a blend of exotic appeal with relatively straightforward pronunciation for English speakers. Ranya projects elegance, strength, and femininity, making it appealing to parents seeking a name with international flair and positive meanings across cultures. Its royal connotations in some interpretations add a sense of dignity and grace.

Ranya

A beautiful name with a meaning befitting a treasured baby, Nadira is a feminine form of Nadir. Also spelled as Nadirah and appearing as Nadire in Albanian and Turkish, it means "precious, rare", though is sometimes listed as meaning "treasured" and "unique" too. 
 
Similar in sound or appearance to other international choices like Mira and Nadia, Nadira could work in multiple languages. 
 
It has been notably borne by actresses Nadira Babbar and Nadira (Florence Ezekiel) and by singer and TV host Nina Nadira. There are characters called Nadira in the novel Skybreaker by Kenneth Oppel, and in the Islamic legends of Hatra, in which Al-Nadirah is a princess who falls in love with the king besieging her city.

Nadira

Ruya is a beautiful Arabic name with a lovely meaning, associated with dreams, ambitions, and receiving a vision. Also spelled as Roya and Rouyaa, it has an approachable and appealing sound. 

Ruya

The fact that this is pronounced sah-FEE-yah would cause Western ears to hear it as Sophia. 

Safiyya

An Arabic and Urdu name of uncertain meaning, theories include that it comes from anaba meaning "to return, repentant", from nabbaha meaning "clever, bright" or "to alert. inform" , or from nabiyya meaning "prophetess" . As such, it could relate to the names Muniba, Nabiha, and Nabi.
 
Also spelled as Anabia, the name has appeared in several Pakistani TV dramas, including the 2016 Anabiya, starring Nelam Muneer and the 2022 Badzaat, starring Urwa Hocane. 
This spelling made its debut in the England and Wales Top 1000 in 2025, while Anabia has been appearing consistently since 2016.

Anabiya

Possibly related to the admirable Ayra, a Sanskrit name meaning "respected" or "impressive", Ayira may also come from the Arabic ahrar meaning "good, pure" or a'irah meaning "without an owner". Other sources trace the name to Swahili, in which it means "respected", "exulted", and "chosen", suggesting it may be a Swahili form of the Sanskrit, given the similarities between the meanings.

Ayira

Derived from the Turkish ay, meaning "moon," and the Arabic nur, meaning "light", Aynur is familiar in Turkey and a popular choice in Azerbaijan. With its beautiful meaning and blend of popular elements, it is notably borne by singer Aynur Doğan.

Aynur

A feminine form of the popular Arabic name Karim, Karima has a pleasing balance of strong and soft sounds. Derived from the Arabic kamuna, the name is associated with generosity and benevolence, and is also significant within Islamic tradition, al-Karīm being one of the 99 names of Allah.
 
Familiar in France, Spain, Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, and Morocco, it is used less often than its masculine form in English speaking countries. Notable bearers include actress Karima Adebibe and social media influencer Karima Hassan.

Karima

A name of Persian and Arabic origin with a number of possible meanings, Meerab has shot up the UK charts in recent years and ranked at #551 in the latest count. Associated with friendship, water, intelligence, and the prayer niche in a mosque (known as amihrab), some sources also suggest it means "flower of paradise".
 
Some of its popularity may be down to the Pakistani TV drama Tere Bin (" Without You"), in which Meerab in the name of one of the leading characters. Released in 2022, a second series was confirmed in 2025, which may have inspired parents to consider the name again.

Meerab

A dignified name of Arabic origin, with a meaning that feels just right for a beloved baby, Nafisa translates literally to "something so good and valuable that people compete for it", though "precious, valuable" is the more succinct meaning. Well-used among Muslim communities across the world, it ranked in the England and Wales Top 1000 back in the 2000s. 
 
Also appearing as Nafeesa, Napheesa, and Nafisah, this form has been notably borne by actress and politician Nafisa Ali, and model and TV personality Nafisa Joseph.

Nafisa

A multicultural femininization of two similar but separate names, Nazara could make a spiritual choice that may appeal to fans of Azariah, Neriah, Nadira, and Zahra. 
 
From its Russian, Ukrainian, and Armenian origins, Nazara is a variation of Nazar, itself derived from the Latin Nazarius, meaning "from Nazareth". A Biblical place name, notable for being the town where Jesus lived, it would be pronounced as nu-ZAR-uh in Russian and the Ukrainian, and nah-ZAHR-uh in Armenian.
 
Alternatively, from its Arabic roots, Nazara in a feminine form of either the Arabic Nazr or the Urdu Nazar, meaning "to see, to look" and "to vow, to pledge". In Islamic tradition, nazr is an important concept, used to describe a commitment to carry out an act.

Nazara

Used to refer to a lute-like string instrument, the Rabab (or Rubab) is the national instrument of Afghanistan, though it is played across the rest of central Asia too. It made its debut to the England and Wales Top 1000 in 2026, this form is less likely to be confused with rhubarb by English speakers who are unfamiliar with it. 
 
Notably borne by boxer, Rahab Cheddar, diplomat Rahab Fatima, and by actress and host Rabab Hashim, it is notably popular in Egypt, Sudan, Iraq, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan.

Rabab

Relating to fajr, the Islamic morning prayer, this name literally means "dawn" in Indonesian. Predominantly given to boys in Indonesia, in Pakistan, Malaysia, and Qatar, it is used as a unisex name. 
 
Notably borne by basketball player and influencer, Fajar Fatima, the name debuted in the England and Wales Top 1000 in 2025.

Fajar

A succinct and multicultural choice, Marjan's meaning and pronunciation differs depending on which root you follow.
 
As a Dutch name, it is a variation of Marianne, a name that blends the classic Marie with traditional Anne. In this case, it would be pronounced as mahr-YAHN, and could mean "beloved grace".
 
As a Persian and Kazakh name, Marjan ultimately has its roots in Arabic in which it means "coral". Marjane and Marzhan are alternative spellings, while the Turkish form is Mercan and the Swahili variant is Marijani. In this form, however, it would be pronounced as mar-JAWN or mahr-ZHAHN. 
 
Marjan is also used as a variation of the Sanskrit names Marjani and Marjana, meaning "purification" or "cleansing". Here, it would be said as mah-juhn.
 
The name is also used as a Slavic form of Marianus, a name that likely relates to Mars. In this case, it would be used as a boy name.

Marjan

A rare Arabic name related to the Hebrew Shalom, Solomon or Salome, meaning "peace", " safety" or "completeness".  In complete contrast, it could be related to the word "dhulm" or "zulm" meaning "unfairness", and conveying the idea of overcoming oppression. 

Zulma

Akila, which can also be spelled Akilah, is a sleek, modern-feeling name with a strong meaning. Some sources say the name Akila may also be Egyptian or Swahili. 
 
There's a name Aquila in the New Testament that sounds the same, Spelled Aquila, it's also the name of an eagle-shaped constellation and is said by some sources to mean eagle.

Akila

A gentle and warm sounding choice, with an uplifting meaning, Amela is the Bosnian form of the popular Arabic name, Amal. It was a Top 100 choice in Bosnia and Herzegovina until 2015 and is occasionally used as a short of of Amelia in Scandinavia. 

Amela

Notably borne by Palestinian journalist, activist, and filmmaker Bisan Owda, Bisan is a name of Arabic origin, with a concise look and bright sound. The exact meaning of the name is unknown, however some sources suggest it derives from the root basama meaning "to smile", while others indicate that it comes from basar meaning "vision, sight".
 Alternatively, and perhaps more likely, Bisan is a Palestinian place name, and may be used to honor its memory. This would explain why Bisan is used predominantly in Palestine.
 
Bisan was also given to eight babies in the US and four in the UK in a recent year.

Bisan

A unisex Arabic name, Firdaus comes from the Arabic firdaws meaning "paradise, heavenly, garden", in turn making it a spiritual choice, closely connected to the Islamic concept of
Jannah, the final resting place or abode of the righteous and good.
 
Predominantly used as a masculine name in Malaysia and Indonesia, it leans neutral or feminine elsewhere, notably in India, Egypt, Nigeria, and Pakistan. Alternative forms of the name include the Urdu Firdous and Firdos, the Somali Fardowsa, and the Bengali Ferdousi and Ferdous.
 
The 10th century Persian poet, writer of the epic, the Shahnameh was could Firdaus (or Ferdowsi).

Firdaus

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 9)

180+ Arabic Girl Names