- Aaliyah
- Aisha: Lively, prosperous
- Fatima: To abstain, captivating; daughter of the Prophet
- Hafsa: Cub, young lioness
- Maryam: Beloved, mother of Jesus
- Noor / Nour: Light
- Yasmin: Jasmine flower
Names with beautiful meanings
- Amina: Trustworthy, faithful
- Anisa: Friendly, good-natured
- Farah: Happiness, joy
- Hiba: Gift
- Inaya: Care, concern
- Jalila: Majestic, sublime
- Malika: Queen
- Sabira: Patient, persevering
- Safiyya: The pure, chosen one
- Zainab: Fragrant flower
- Zayna: Beauty, grace
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Top Muslim Girl Names
Stephanie Sokol
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Updated: October 8, 2025
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Popular Muslim Girl Names
Traditional & Classic Muslim Girl Names
Beautiful Muslim Girl Names
Powerful Muslim Girl Names
Rare Muslim Girl Names
Unique Muslim Girl Names
Nature-Inspired Muslim Girl Names
Modern Muslim Girl Names
Muslim Girl Names Inspired By Faith & Character
Royal & Historic Muslim Girl Names
Muslim Girl Names From the Quran
Summing Up Muslim Naming Traditions
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Looking for the perfect Muslim baby girl name? From popular picks like Aisha and Fatima to unique gems like Gulnar and Zunaira, this guide has it all, including inspiration from faith, nature, the Quran, and Islamic history!
If you are considering Muslim baby names for your little one on the way, a beautiful name that carries meaning and honor for the Quran and Muhammad is most likely your priority.
With Arabic, Hindu, Turkish, and Quranic roots, Islamic names for girls vary greatly from trendy to unique. But they are all meaningful, as was recommended by Muhammad.
Name meanings related to generosity, faithfulness, strength, nature, and truthfulness are popular name choices for Muslim baby girls and are highly regarded.
Other common picks for girl names are derivatives of popular Muslim boy names or unisex names.
As you celebrate the joy of Allah blessing you with a baby, we’ve rounded up a range of Islamic baby girl names to consider and their Urdu meanings to help you choose the perfect moniker for your little girl!
Popular Muslim Girl Names
There are thousands of Arabic and Islamic names to choose from, but these are some of the trending monikers. Many of these popular Muslim names refer to blessings from Allah or reference portions of the Quran, as a core of Islamic naming traditions.
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Aamira – Flourishing, wealthy, or royal
Aaliyah – Highly exalted, sublime
Aisha – Living, prosperous; the name of Prophet Muhammad’s wife (PBUH)
Aleena – Fair, beautiful, good-looking
Ayesha – Alive, well-living, happily living
Faiza – Successful, victorious, a winner
Fatima – Captivating, shining one
Hannah – Affection
Heba – Gift, blessing from God
Inaya – Concern, care; a gift of Allah
Iqra – First word of the Quran; to read, to recite
Jenna – Paradise, heaven, or garden
Khadija – Early child, trustworthy
Mariam – Wished-for child, beloved; the Arabic form of Mary
Maryam – Lady of the sea, virginal or pious
Masooma – Innocent
Maya – Princess, graciousness
Meheroon – Charming, beautiful
Muskaan – Smile
Nadia – Caller, announcer, to shout; also means dewy, fresh
Nadira – Rare, unique
Noora – Light or shine
Sara – Pure, happy, or a noble lady; wife of Prophet Ibrahim (Abraham)
Tanweer – Illumination
Wajiha – Beautiful woman, glorious
Zainab – Generous, fragrant flower, beauty of the father; this name also belongs to the daughter of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Traditional & Classic Muslim Girl Names
If you want something with real history and weight behind it, these names have been passed down for generations for a reason.
Amina – Trustworthy, faithful
Anisa – Friendly, good-natured
Aza – Powerful, strong
Durra – Large pearl
Fatima – To abstain, captivating
Hajar – Migration, flight
Hawwa – Living one, giver of life; the Arabic name of Eve, the first woman in Islamic tradition
Imara – Strong, resolute
Jalila – Majestic, sublime
Layan – Gentle, soft
Malika – Queen
Malaika – Angels
Maryam – Beloved or bitter (like the sea)
Nora – Light, splendor
Nour – Light
Ruqayyah – Gentle, tender, rising
Sahar – Dawn
Sabira – Patient, persevering
Safiyya – The pure, chosen one
Sawda – Black, date palm
Shayma – Having a beauty spot, good-natured
Shifa – Healing, cure
Sofia – Wisdom; a name of Greek origin that is widely used in Muslim cultures
Sumayyah – High above, elevated
Zahra – Radiant, flowering
Zuleikha – Brilliant beauty
Beautiful Muslim Girl Names
These Muslim baby girl names have meanings rooted in physical or emotional beauty or simply sound beautiful to say. Many of these girl names end with an “ah” sound.
Aabidah – Worshipper, a devotee
A’dah – Hope, need
Aafia – Healthy, beautiful, kind
Aafreen – Lovely
Aa’eedah – Returning, reward
Aakifah – Devoted, dedicated
Aamaal – Hopes, aspirations, wishes
Aamina – Dependable
Ablah – Perfectly formed
Adara – Virgin
Afifa – Chaste, virtuous, modest
Amal – Hopes, aspirations
Daania – One who is beautiful
Eshal – Paradise flower, fragrant flower of Heaven
Esita – Desired
Fadilah – Virtuous, generous
Fairoz – Turquoise
Falisha – Happiness
Fariah – Friend or companion
Haseena – Beautiful, pretty
Lutfiyah – Delicate, graceful
Maheen – Delicate, slim
Mahek – Sweet smell
Nazuk – Delicate
Nyasia – Most beautiful one
Rimsha – Beautiful flower
Rizwana – Beautiful, pleasant; a guardian of heaven
Shahida – Witness
Shazana – Princess
Shiza – A gift or present
Valiqa – Rare name meaning trustworthy
Yalina – Gentle
Zeenat – Decoration, beauty
Zohra – Jewels in the sky
Powerful Muslim Girl Names
If you want to instill strength and success in your daughter, a powerful name may inspire her to thrive. These powerful Arabic female names focus on intellect, physical strength, and social standing.
Aamira – Prosperous in Urdu
Adeela – One who executes equitable justice, noble
Aeesha – Alive and well, living prosperously
Ahlam – Dreams or visions
Aiza – Noble, respectful
Alima – Educated, intellectual
Aliyah – Highly exalted, to ascend; highest social standing
Amber – Responsible
Aminah – Trustworthy
Amira – Princess, commander, ruler
Aziza – Powerful, mighty, or bold
Benazir – Incomparable
Bilquis – Wise, powerful; a reference to the Queen of Sheba
Daneen – Princess
Ezza – Honor, respect
Famya – Good fame
Farzana – Wise, intelligent, and knowledgeable
Fida – Sacrifice
Gazala – Intelligent and charming
Ghania – Rich, prosperous, or self-sufficient
Hamra – Tolerant or enduring
Iba – Pride, sense
Ifra – Adept
Ilham – Intuition, inspiration
Intisar – Triumph
Kyda – Strong
Maha – Rare jewel, beautiful eyes; represents large, striking eyes featured in Arabic poetry
Mahala – Powerful
Maleeka – Queen
Maysa – Walking with a proud gait
Nabila – Noble
Nafisa – Princess
Naila – Attainer, achiever
Naima – Powerful
Najida – Brave
Natasha – Strong
Nazia – To be proud, a proud woman
Nisha – Whole world; also the Hindi word for night
Nyla – Winner, champion, an achiever
Omera – Great personality
Parizia – Fairy
Parveen – Noble
Qadira – Powerful and capable
Rania – Gazing or looking, a queen
Rashida – Righteous one, wise
Sadia – Lucky, fortunate, cheerful, blessed, happy
Sehrish – Glamorous personality, magical
Shumaila – Beautiful face, from the Urdu word soorat
Sobia – Well-dressed woman
Sonia – Wise, sensible
Tooba – Blessedness, goodness, bliss
Uzma – Greatest
Waseela – Female judge
Yumna – Good fortune
Zara – High status, exalted, princess; also, a blooming flower
Rare Muslim Girl Names
For families seeking something distinctive, these lesser-known gems offer beauty without sacrificing meaningful tradition.
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Adilah – Just and fair
Aliyyah – Exalted, noble
Baseemah – Smiling
Eshaal – Paradise flower
Feroza – Turquoise
Ghazala – Gazelle, deer
Gulnar – Pomegranate flower; combines Persian and Arabic words
Hamida – Praiseworthy, commendable
Hiba – Gift
Iltizam – Commitment, dedication
Jazmin – Jasmine flower
Juwairiya – Young woman
Khalida – Immortal, everlasting
Lamya – Dark-lipped, beautiful
Meher – Benevolence, grace
Najwa – Whisper, confidential talk
Qistina – Justice
Rana – Eye-catching, elegant; also means to gaze
Samirah – An entertaining companion
Shadia – Singer, nightingale
Shamsa – Little sun, radiant one
Sultana – Queen, ruler
Umnia – Wish, desire
Warda – Rose, flower
Zarah – Princess, radiance
Zunaira – Flower of paradise
Unique Muslim Girl Names
If you’re looking for unique and rarely used names, here are some beautiful names to choose from that you likely won’t hear being called on the playground.
Aara – Adoring
Ahd – Pledge
Aida – Returning
Amtullah – Female servant of Allah
Anisah – Close, good friend
Barakah – Blessing, divine gift
Bashirah – Bringer of good tidings, joy
Basimah – Smiling
Cala – Castle, fortress
Daisha – Alive
Dunya – Life, world
Eimaan – Faith
Elham – Inspiration
Erum – Heaven
Fareeha – Happy, joyful
Fasiha – Literary, eloquent
Ghazal – Love poem, melodious voice
Hadith – Speech, dialogue
Hanan – Mercy, compassion
Hanifah – Arabic meaning true believer
Haniya – Joy, pleasant, to be happy
Inbiha – Happiness and cheerfulness
Jadwa – Gift
Zein – Beauty, grace; a fragrant flower or tree
Nature-Inspired Muslim Girl Names
If you connect a lot with natural elements, consider giving your daughter a nature-inspired Islamic name. From water to sky, planets, plants, and flowers, nature comes in many forms and brings an array of gorgeous nature names to choose from.
Afra – Color of the Earth
Anan – Cloud
Badriya – Full moon
Bahar – Spring, blossom time
Barika – Blossom, bloom
Budur – Full moons
Dalia – Dahlia flower, a grapevine
Dariya – River
Dimah – Carrying rainwater
Dima – Drizzling rain
Elma – Apple
Fazluna – Flower in the desert
Ghusan – Branches of a tree
Gul – Flower, rose
Gulbano – Rose
Hafsa – Cub or young lioness
Hafsnah – Little lioness
Hala – Halo around the moon
Heena – Arabic for henna
Inas – Sociability, companionship; also means nightfall
Irsa – Rainbow lily
Jahari – Jewel
Janan – Heart, soul
Jannat – Paradise
Jazeera – An island
Jihan – The world
Jumana – A silver pearl
Junaina – Little garden or little paradise
Jasmine – Persian flower name
Kamila – Complete, perfect
Khudrah – Of Urdu origin, meaning greenery
Laila – The darkness of night
Lana – Wool
Lulu – Pearl
Luna – Moon
Mahnoor – Moonlight, moon, radiance
Malala – Sad or grieved
Mayya – Water, illusion
Mazneen – Shining gold
Misba – Light
Najma – Star
Neha – Loving, affectionate, rain
Nelofur – Lotus flower
Pegah – Dawn
Qamara – The moon or moon-like
Qindeel – Light
Rabia – A breeze
Rabiah – Pale cloud
Radwa – After the Al-Medina mountain
Rahima – Compassionate
Rameesha – Bouquet of roses
Rawda – Garden meadow
Reeha – Air
Ruhi – Cotton, soul
Ruhoi – Cotton, soul
Saba – Soft breeze, a morning breeze, a spring breeze, or a zephyr
Samara – Protected by God
Shajara – Tree
Shams – Sun, sunshine
Shayla – Means little mountain
Soraya – The Pleiades star cluster
Taia – Star
Talia – Dew from heaven
Wafa – Faithfulness, loyalty
Wardah – Rose
Yara – A small butterfly
Yasmin – Jasmine flower
Yasmeen – Jasmine flower
Zaytuna – Olive; a tree mentioned in the Quran
Modern Muslim Girl Names
Many of these modern Muslim girl names have grown in popularity recently and are great, trendy, modern girl name options.
Adiva – Agreeable, gentle
Alina – Noble, soft
Anam – Mercy of Allah, blessed
Anya – Gracious
Aya – Verse, sign
Ayana – Beautiful flower, a good day
Badia – Unique
Caria – Beloved
Daima – Always
Dalila – Delicate
Dalia – Gentle and tender, like a dahlia flower
Dua – Prayer, blessing
Eiman – Faith, belief; a modern spelling of Iman
Eira – Snow
Elara – Gentleness; the name of a mythological princess
Falak – Cosmos
Farah – Happiness, delight, to be glad
Fatimah – One who abstains, chaste
Huda – Guidance to the right path, divine direction
Huma – Mythical bird
Ines – Friendliness, kindness
Jamila – Beautiful, graceful
Jana – Paradise, harvest
Kyra – Sun, throne
Laila – Night; like the famous love story Layla and Majnun
Leena – Tender, delicate
Mehar – Kindness, benevolence
Muna – Wish, desire
Nida – Call, announcement
Omaira – Red
Rabia – Breeze
Rhea – Flowing stream
Rihana – Sweet basil
Rima – White gazelle
Samaira – Night companion in conversation
Samiya – Elevated, sublime
Tala – Young palm tree
Zoya – Alive, loving, a caring girl
Muslim Girl Names Inspired By Faith & Character
Relationships, whether with Allah, spouses, family, and friends, are very important in Muslim culture. Consider giving your daughter a name that means faith or is a virtue name inspired by the traits of a good companion.
Basma – A smile
Batool – Pious woman
Bisma – Politely
Bushra – Good news, glad tidings, or an omen
Fareen – Blessed, fortunate
Habiba – Beloved
Hadiya – Gift
Hafeezah – Keeper of the sacred book
Halima – Gentle, mild-mannered, or generous; the Prophet’s foster mother
Iman – Faith, belief
Insha – Arabic, meaning to create or to express
Isra – Journey by night
Jalilah – Illustrious
Jaseena – Nice heart
Kainat – The universe, all being
Kalila – Beloved, cherished
Laiba – Angel of heaven, gorgeous, pretty
Latifa – Friendly, humorous, and kind
Liyana – Softness, tenderness
Madiha – Praise or admiration
Manar – Guiding light
Marhaba – Greeting
Naia – Comfort, peace
Pakeezah – Virtuous
Rafeeqah – Friend
Rafia – Dignified
Rahma – Compassion, understanding
Rayah – Friend
Razia – Content in Persian
Rida – Contentment or the state of being obedient towards God
Roshini – Light
Safa – Clarity of mind, purity; also the name of a sacred hill near the Kaaba in Mecca
Saira – Happy
Salma – Peaceful, safe
Samreen – Fruitful, beneficial
Summar – Gifts
Tanisha – Happiness
Thana – Happy occasion
Urwa – Support, handhold
Veeda – Evident
Wahida – Unique
Yusra – Ease, comfort, blessedness, prosperity
Zubi – Understanding
Virtuous Muslim Girl Names
These names reflect the qualities and virtues that many parents hope to instill in their daughters.
Adila – Just, fair
Azra – Virgin, pure
Hana – Happiness, bliss
Hidaya – Guidance, direction
Iffat – Chastity, virtue
Karima – Generous, noble
Maimuna – Blessed, fortunate
Sabiha – Beautiful, morning
Tayyiba – Good, pure
Zahida – Ascetic, devout
Muslim Girl Names Meaning Light & Radiance
Light matters in Islamic tradition, and these names capture that luminous quality.
Anwar – Rays of light, luminous
Bahira – Dazzling, brilliant
Chandni – Moonlight
Falak – Sky full of light
Inara – Ray of light, heaven-sent
Isbah – Light
Lamis – Soft to touch, bright
Mehreen – Sun-like or loveable
Munira – Shining, luminous
Naa’irah – Bright, shining
Noor – Illumination or light; one of the 99 names of Allah
Nura – Full of light and brightness
Ojala – Light of the universe
Qamar – Moon or moonlight
Sana – Light and radiance; to glow, to be resplendent
Siraj – Lamp, light
Ziya – Splendor, light, or radiance
Muslim Girl Names Meaning Beauty & Grace
Sometimes you just want to celebrate how beautiful your daughter is, and these names do exactly that!
Gamila – Beautiful, lovely
Hasna – Lovely and good
Nawal – Gift, blessing
Reem – White gazelle
Samira – Entertaining companion, pleasant
Zaynab – Fragrant flower
Muslim Girl Names Reflecting Wisdom & Knowledge
Education and wisdom hold immense value in Islamic tradition, including these names.
Akilah – Intelligent and wise
Arifa – Knowledgeable, aware
Basira – Wise, insightful
Fahmida – Intelligent, understanding
Hakima – Wise, judicious
Labiba – Intellect, sensibility
Nabiha – Intelligent, noble
Royal & Historic Muslim Girl Names
These belonged to women who actually shaped history, so your daughter carries that legacy from day one.
Amina – Trustworthy, faithful
Who? The Prophet Muhammad’s mother
Arwa – Mountain goat, graceful
Who? A powerful and respected queen in Yemen
Asma – Supreme, precious
Who? The daughter of Abu Bakr
Bilqis – The Queen of Sheba
Hürrem – The cheerful one
Who? The famous wife of Ottoman Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent
Lubna – Storax tree
Who? A brilliant mathematician and poet in 10th-century Andalusia
Maryam – Pious, beloved
Who? The Arabic name for Mary, the mother of Jesus, who is a highly revered figure in Islam
Nusayba – Proper lineage
Who? A female warrior who defended the Prophet
Rania – To gaze, content
Who? Made famous by Queen Rania of Jordan
Razia – Content, satisfied
Who? Razia Sultana was the only female ruler of the Delhi Sultanate
Shajar – Tree
Who? Short for Shajar al-Durr, a powerful sultana of Egypt
Sitt – Lady, mistress; a noblewoman’s title
Tazim – Honor, respect
Zubaida – Elite, cream of the crop
Who? The wife of Caliph Harun al-Rashid’s name
Muslim Girl Names From the Quran
Finally, let’s explore a collection of elegant Muslim names for girls that exude beauty and spirituality, coming straight from the Quran.
Afnan – Blossoms, the branches of trees in paradise
Alaa – Blessings, bounties
Amana – Trust, honesty, and faithfulness
Areebah – Smart, wise
Dana – A valuable and beautiful pearl
Daniya – Close, near; used in the Quran to describe fruits in paradise
Duaa – Prayer, supplication
Firdaws – Paradise, the highest level of heaven
Hanaa – Happiness, bliss
Ibtisam – Smile, cheerfulness
Ihsan – Perfection, excellence
Jannah – Paradise or garden
Kawthar – Abundance
Layla – Night, dark beauty
Lina – Tender and delicate, like a palm tree
Maryam – Pious, beloved, exalted; the mother of Prophet Isa (Jesus)
Marwa – A white stone; the name of a hill in Mecca, significant in the Hajj pilgrimage
Naima – Comfort, blessing
Nashita – Energetic, lively
Noor – Light, brilliance
Rahma – Compassion, mercy; derived from Rahman (The Most Merciful)
Ruwayda – Gentle, delicate
Safiya – Chosen, pure, or best friend
Sakeena – Peace, tranquility
Sidra – The holy lote tree in paradise; a sacred tree that marks the boundary of the seventh heaven
Tahira – Pure or virtuous
Thuraya – A chandelier; also, the Arabic name for the Pleiades constellation
Summing Up Muslim Naming Traditions
Choosing a meaningful Muslim name for your baby is considered to be one of the first major duties of parenthood. Traditionally, Muslim parents officially name their baby on the seventh day after the child is born.
It is the right of the father to decide on a name, but he should also consult with the mother in the process. They make the final decision, but often also consult grandparents, the Imam, and other family members.
Although most Muslims are not Arabic by ethnicity, the Arabic and Persian languages are still very important to Muslims and often provides inspiration for an Arabic name.
Meaning and connotation are very important to Muslim parents when choosing a name. Another source of inspiration for naming Muslim girls is the women who appear in the Quran and Islamic figures.
Names to avoid include any name associated with a person of immoral character, names of disbelievers, idols, provocative meanings, or false gods.
For more baby name inspiration, check out these popular baby name lists:
101 Baby Names That Mean Blessing
A Complete List of Muslim Last Names and Meanings
195 Muslim Boy Names (and Urdu Meanings)
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