Arabic Girl Names

Both powerful and pretty, with a melodic sound, Aaliyah joins Layla, Lila, Dana, and Farrah as a name of Arabic origin that is also popular in the English-speaking world.

A charming multicultural choice with a daring yet grounded sound, Adara is a both a Hebrew name with a noble meaning, and an Arabic name with ties to astronomy. Popular in Puerto Rico and Spain, it is also on the rise in the US.

Courageous sister of Raskolnikov in Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment.

Farah is a soft and lovely Arabic name, best known here in this original spelling via the last Empress of Iran, Farah Palavi. It's currently a Top 250 name in both France and the Netherlands, which both have a large Arabic-speaking population, and appears in at least two video games.

Captivating and gorgeous, powerful but with gentle sounds, Fatima is a popular name of Arabic origin. In the Quran, she is one of the Prophet Muhammad's daughters, and the wife of Ali, the forth ruler of the Muslim world. Fatima is regarded as the ideal example of a Muslim women, which makes it a favorite among Muslim parents.

Inaya is a soft and expressive name that derives from the Arabic word "inayah", meaning "care, concern, help". It is an indirect Qur'anic name, and the strictly feminine form of the unisex Inayat.

Khadijah is a feminine name of Arabic origin with deep historical and religious significance in Islamic tradition. It honors Khadijah bint Khuwaylid, the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad and the first person to convert to Islam. The name means 'premature child' or 'early baby' in Arabic, though its religious and historical associations far outweigh this literal meaning. Khadijah represents strength, wisdom, and faithfulness in Islamic culture, as its namesake was known for her business acumen, independence, and unwavering support of her husband. The name gained popularity in Western countries during the late 20th century as Muslim communities grew and as non-Muslim parents became more open to names from diverse cultural traditions. Various spelling variations exist, including Kadijah, Khadeejah, and Khadija.