Arabic names for boys include the most popular baby boy name worldwide: Muhammad and its variants. Millions of men and boys bear the name around the globe, and (with variant spellings taken into account) it’s currently the top boys’ name in Britain and several other European countries.

Along with Muhammad, other Arabic names for boys in the US Top 1000 include Ali, Amir, Ibrahim, Malik, Nasir, Omar, Samir, Xavier, and Yusuf. Unique Arabic boy names we could see catching on include Amin, Aza, Osman, Rahim, and more.

Arabic names are rich in history and often have particularly deep and powerful meanings. You’ll find over 100 more awesome Arabic boy names in Nameberry’s full tally, below. 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.

You may also want to browse our master list of <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/485/arabic-names-for-girls">Arabic names for girls</a>.

Arabic Names for Boys

Hamal

British filmmaker Hanif Kureishi brought this name to the Western world. 

Hanif

One spelling of a well-used Arabic name. Hussein ibn Ali was a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. It gained in popularity in the USA during the presidency of Barack Hussein Obama.

Hussein

The Arabic and Urdu form of the cheerful Isaac, itself derived from the Hebrew Ytizchak, Ishaq is familiar in the UK and in France and was a fast rising choice in 2023. In Islamic tradition, Ishaq is the name of a prophet and the son of Ibrahim and Sarah. 
 
The name is said as ees-HAK in Arabic and is-HAHK in Urdu, not with a "sh" sound.

Ishaq

Ismeal is a male name that appears to be a spelling variation of Ishmael or Ismael. The traditional name has Hebrew origins meaning 'God will hear' or 'God has heard.' In Biblical tradition, Ishmael was the son of Abraham and Hagar. This specific spelling variant, Ismeal, is quite uncommon and may have developed through regional pronunciation differences or as a unique adaptation by families seeking a distinctive version of the traditional name. While the standard spellings Ishmael and Ismael are relatively common in various cultures, particularly in Muslim communities where Ismail is an important prophet, the Ismeal variant remains rare. The name carries connotations of being heard or acknowledged by divine forces.

Ismeal

Ismeil is a masculine name variant of Ismail (or Ishmael), with Arabic origins. The traditional form Ismail appears in both Islamic and Judeo-Christian traditions as the name of Abraham's son. The meaning is often interpreted as 'God has heard' or 'God will hear.' This variation maintains the spiritual significance while offering a slightly different spelling. Though less common than the standard Ismail/Ishmael forms, Ismeil carries the same rich cultural heritage and religious importance. In Muslim communities, the name honors the prophet Ismail, who is considered an important figure in Islamic tradition. The name has moderate popularity in Middle Eastern and Muslim communities worldwide.

Ismeil

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Arabic Boy Names with meanings and popularity, popular with Muslim parents in the US, Britain, and around the world. (Page 8)