Arabic Girl Names

Name	Meaning	Origin	Popularity	Other Gender
Rehana	Fragrance	Arabic, Indian (Sanskrit)
Miesha	Alive and well	Arabic
Apsara	Celestial maiden	Arabic, Indian (Sanskrit)
Karimah	Generous, giving	Arabic
Zayeeda	Prosperous, fortunate	Arabic
Zayeera	Radiance	Arabic
Najwa	Secret talk	Arabic
Manar	Light	Arabic
Anisa	Pleasant companion	Arabic
Selima	Peace	Arabic
Karima	Generous, giving	Arabic
Rabab	Pale cloud	Arabic
Shadiya	Singer	Arabic
Najlaa	Alternate Spelling: Naglaa.	Arabic

Lulwa	Pearl	Arabic
Jessenia	Flower	Arabic
Thwayya	Star	Arabic
Ayisha	Alive and well	Arabic
Amineh	Honest, faithful	Arabic
Shia	Followers, Sect	Arabic
Zainab	Fragrant flower	Arabic
Jaunie	Pretty, beautiful	Arabic
Gizeh	Hewn stone	Arabic
Rahi	Spring	Arabic
Nasira	Friend, helpmate	Arabic

Let’s journey to the land of sand and mystery with Arabic girl names. These Middle Eastern darlings are growing in popularity stateside, and we definitely see why. They’re gorgeous in sound and meaning, making them excellent choices for your little girl. Let’s get to know some awesome Arabic girl names together.

On the charts, you’ll notice many variations of Layla, an Arabic name with a gentle feel. Appearing as Laila, Leila, and more, she’s a twin to Lila, who also has many spellings. Together, they’re more common than you’d think, so keep this in mind if you’re wary of popularity. The similar-sounding Aaliyah and Nyla are also on the rise. Clearly, parents are loving Arabic girl names, and we aren’t complaining.

If you want something that follows popular trends but isn’t quite as common, check out Zadie to start, a rhyming twin to Sadie who has an extra splash of excitement with her Z beginning. Leela has our eye too, as this cutie is a cousin to Layla and similar to Leah but has a cutesy side we adore. Asha has our hearts also, as Ash- names are always in style for both genders, like Ashton, Ashlyn, and more.

For rare name lovers, you’re in luck, as Arabic girl names are full of options. Aza is exceptionally rare, yet she has the in-demand palindrome style and an exciting inner Z. Cala and Zulma are quite uncommon too, but both have modern styling that work beautifully in today’s playgroups.

As the home to most of the major religions, the Middle East is also rich with deeply spiritual names. Regardless of what spirituality you call home, you’ll find something fitting among Arabic girl names. There’s Imani, meaning “faith” and Hala, meaning “halo.” Other parents adore the holiness of Sakina, a gorgeous name meaning “presence of God.”

Arabic girl names contain a bounty of nature-themed picks, too, like the floral finds Zahra, meaning “white flower,” Azusa, meaning “lily,” and the gorgeous Nijah, meaning “a beautiful rose.” Yara is our top pick in the category, as her meaning of “small butterfly/water lady” stole our hearts in an instant.

Place names make up another portion of Arabic girl names. Sahara, Persia, and Java are the most recognizable, but you can easily find more obscure choices. We love the styling of Medina, and Seyah is a standout too. These place names are just as useable as Paris and London without the popularity.

Meanings, as always, are our high point with Arabic girl names. Amira’s “ruling princess” is absolutely precious on a young girl, as is Sagira’s “little one.” We love the easy-going nature of Anisa’s “pleasant companion” and Zulema’s “peace.” You can also go grand, with Damali’s “beautiful vision” and Tasnim’s “paradise fountain” downright showstoppers. Meanings can help narrow down your choices, as one can speak to your little one’s personality more than the other, so keep your eyes open.

We have a wide array of Arabic girl names to search from the well-known to the rare. Get to know these magnificent monikers with us.