Top 100 Arabic Names for Girls in the US

Senna

Botanical name; Arabic

"brightness"

Senna is a flowering bush common in the tropics, with bright yellow flowers. In herbal medicine, Senna has gained some notice as the active ingredient in so-called "dieter's teas," which works mainly…

Wateen

Variation of Watin, Arabic

"aorta"

Also spelled as Watin, this distinctive Arabic name has the unusual meaning of "aorta", referring to the main artery of the heart. More symbolically, you could say it means "life-line", as the aorta…

Amaria

Igbo, English, Arabic, Hebrew, Greek

"grace; beloved, bitter; to thrive and live long; Yahweh has said; to sparkle"

Amaria is one of those rare names that sounds like a familiar and well-known choice. Part of this is done to its similarity to the likes of Amara, Amelia, Maria, and Aria, but another factor is it…

Yasmina

Yasmina is a feminine name of Arabic and Persian origin. It is a derivative of the name Yasmin, which refers to the jasmine flower, known for its sweet fragrance and delicate white blossoms. The…

Yesenia

Spanish, Arabic

"palm tree; flower"

Yesenia is a Latinx favorite popularized by a character on a Spanish-language soap opera. Jessenia is another variation. The name is drawn from the name of a palm tree in South America, but Yesenia…

Anabia

Urdu, Arabic

"prophetess, to return, repentant"

An Arabic and Urdu name, believed to be of recent coinage, it is suggested that the name comes from anaba meaning "to return, repentant", from nabbaha meaning "clever, bright" or "to alert. inform" ,…

Raha

Arabic

"comfort, ease"

Succinct and easy going, Raha has the appealing meaning of "rest, repose" and "peace of mind" — qualities that parents may want for (and of) their baby. It appears in the Quran a number of times,…

Sahara

Arabic

"deserts"

A beautiful and evocative place-name that deserves wider use, Sahara brings to mind deserts and heat. Derived from Arabic, it is the name of the world's largest hot desert, located across the North…

Kamilah

Arabic

"perfect"

An easily adaptable Middle Eastern names, partly because of its similarity to the western Camila, Kamilah has gentle sounds and a bright meaning. It is a feminine form of Kamil, meaning "perfect,…

Iman

Arabic

"faith"

One of the best-known African names in the Western World because of the Somali-born model and wife of the late David Bowie.

Hiba

Arabic

"gift"

A simple and pretty Arabic option that has been on the rise in the UK in recent years, possibly thanks to several famous Hibas, including telenovela actress Hiba Abouk from the hit show El Principe…

Samiya

Arabic

"high, exalted, praised"

Samiya is a name used by parents of both Arabic and African ancestry. Spelling variations include Samiyah, Samiah, and Samia.

Roya

Persian, Arabic

"vision, dream, sight"

Simple yet powerful, Roya is a Persian name, ultimately from the Arabic raʾā , meaning "to see, perceive", and is therefore associated with dreams and prophetic visions. Also appearing as Ruya, Roaa,…

Siara

Variation of Sierra or Sarah, Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic

"mountain range; princess; pure"

Used as a twist on the nature name Sierra or the classic Biblical name Sarah, Siara could also be considered an anglicized corruption of the Irish Ciara, meaning "little dark one", or an Arabic name…

Aminata

Arabic

"trustworthy, faithful"

This elaboration of the Arabic amīn, meaning "trustworthy" or "to feel safe" was a fast riser in 2022, but has yet to crack the Top 1000. Latvian musical artist Aminata Savadogo's 2021 song "It's…

Aziza

Arabic

"powerful and beloved"

Aziza is a zippy palindromic choice that is the female variation of Aziz and is found in several Middle Eastern and African languages and cultures. All in all, an attractive and interesting option; a…

Simea

Feminine form of Simon or Simeon, variation of Samea, Hebrew, Arabic

"to hear, to listen; high, elevated; name of God"

Sometimes considered a rare feminine form of Simon or Simeon, in turn giving it the meaning "to hear, to listen", Simea also appears in the 2024 Disney movie, Moana 2 . In this case, the name is a…

Sahari

Arabic, Hebrew

"deserts; dawn, morning; crescent, moon"

Sahari has been in the US stats since 2008, but 2025 saw it more than double in usage when it was given to 70 girls — the highest number of Saharis on record. A name with a number of possible…

Sadiya

Arabic

"lucky, fortunate"

This female form of Sa'id is one of several eminently usable Arabic S names.

Eman

Variation of Iman, Arabic

"faith"

Eman is a spelling variation popular in some European countries of this gender-neutral Arabic name, made most famous by Mrs. David Bowie. In the US, there were about 60 baby girls named Eman last…