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8th April 2026
Choosing a baby's name is one of the first and most meaningful gifts parents give their child. In Islam, names carry significance and are often chosen for their beautiful meanings, connection to faith, and positive character traits.
Whether you're expecting a baby boy or baby girl, there are thousands of beautiful Muslim names inspired by the Quran, the Prophets (peace be upon them), the companions, and centuries of Islamic tradition.
In this guide, we've highlighted some of the most popular Muslim baby names used by families around the world. For our complete collection of names, meanings, and A–Z lists, visit our comprehensive Muslim Islamic Baby Names resource.
Islam encourages choosing names with beautiful meanings. Many Muslim parents select names that:
Popular sources of inspiration include:
Parents often search for names based on heritage and language.
Popular categories include:
Our complete name directory includes options from all of these categories.
The Prophet ﷺ mentioned that the names most beloved to Allah (SWT) are Abdullah and Abdur-Rahman.
No. While Arabic names are common due to the Quran, names from Persian, Urdu, Turkish, or any other languages are permissible as long as they carry a positive and appropriate meaning.
Attributes exclusive to Allah, like Al-Khaliq (The Creator), must be prefixed with "Abd" (e.g., Abdul Khaliq). Shared attributes like Karim (Generous) are generally permissible.
It is Sunnah to perform the Aqiqa on the 7th day after the child is born.
It is Sunnah to name a Muslim baby on the seventh day after birth, which is also when the Aqiqah ceremony is held; however, it is permissible to name the child at birth or in the days immediately following.
Yes, choosing a name from the Quran is widely encouraged in Islam because these names carry divine meaning and are considered especially blessed. Many popular Muslim names for both boys and girls are drawn directly from Quranic verses or from the names of prophets mentioned therein.
Muhammad consistently ranks among the most popular names for Muslim boys, while Maryam, Aisha, and Noor are frequently chosen for Muslim girls. Zain and Rayyan, as well as Fatima and Layla, are also widely popular names within Muslim communities.
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