Muslim Boy Names
These names connect to Islam's foundational figures and virtues. From prophet names that carry millennia of spiritual weight to companions whose deeds shaped Islamic history, each name grounds a boy in a heritage that stretches across continents and centuries.
| Save name | Name & connection | History 1926–2025, yearly counts; individually scaled | Babies 2025 · rank | 5-year rank movement | Peak year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
A companion of the Prophet and second Caliph; one of Islam's towering historical figures. | 1,333#260 | Down 6 rank positions in five years | 2007 | ||
Means leader; borne by various Islamic caliphs, scholars, and commanders throughout history. | 3,297#105 | Up 12 rank positions in five years | 2024 | ||
Means 'king'; borne by various companions and scholarly figures throughout Islamic history. | 724#437 | Down 64 rank positions in five years | 1996 | ||
The Prophet's cousin and closest companion; revered as the fourth Caliph of Islam. | 1,116#306 | Up 18 rank positions in five years | 2022 | ||
Means beautiful; signals grace and nobility central to Islamic moral and spiritual ideals. | 169#1,197 | Down 285 rank positions in five years | 1993 | ||
Means friend; echoes Abraham's title as Khalil Allah, the Friend of God. | 826#384 | Down 110 rank positions in five years | 2020 | ||
The Prophet Muhammad's own name, the most sacred in Islam and borne by countless faithful. | 1,473#239 | Up 71 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
Another name of the Prophet Muhammad; appears in earlier scriptures as a prophecy of his coming. | 407#669 | Down 44 rank positions in five years | 2001 | ||
Means helper or supporter; appears among the Prophet's closest companions. | 617#487 | Down 127 rank positions in five years | 2019 | ||
Abraham in Islamic tradition—a patriarch honored across Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. | 939#351 | Up 90 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
Carries the meaning of guidance and righteousness, central virtues in Islamic faith. | 95#1,722 | Down 470 rank positions in five years | 1990 | ||
The Prophet's eldest grandson; a figure of integrity and moral exemplary conduct. | 447#626 | Up 191 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
Joseph in the Quran; his story fills an entire chapter and exemplifies virtue and patience. | 698#450 | Up 123 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
Evening companion; captures warmth and fellowship valued in Islamic social tradition. | 434#643 | Up 6 rank positions in five years | 2023 | ||
The Prophet's uncle and one of Islam's earliest and greatest warriors. | 556#541 | Up 119 rank positions in five years | 2024 | ||
Evokes beauty and elegance; qualities consistently valued in Islamic tradition and ethics. | 522#567 | Up 7 rank positions in five years | 2022 | ||
A companion celebrated as a brilliant military strategist in early Islamic history. | 250#940 | Down 42 rank positions in five years | 2019 | ||
An epithet of Prophet Muhammad meaning 'the chosen one' or 'the selected.' | 339#761 | Up 284 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
A recognized variant spelling of Yusuf; carries the same prophetic lineage and significance. | 349#745 | Up 120 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
Meaning generous and noble; reflects virtues central to Islamic character and ethics. | 198#1,084 | Down 84 rank positions in five years | 2023 | ||
The morning star; appears in Islamic poetry and symbolizes light breaking through darkness. | 107#1,599 | Down 266 rank positions in five years | 1998 | ||
Moses in Islamic tradition; a prophet central to all three Abrahamic faiths. | 651#470 | Up 274 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
The Ethiopian companion whose call to prayer became Islam's most recognizable sound. | 167#1,212 | Up 76 rank positions in five years | 2018 | ||
Denotes leadership and authority; used historically in Islamic governance and rulership. | 546#551 | Up 99 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
An ancient prophet mentioned in the Quran, revered for his piety and spiritual knowledge. | 391#694 | Up 134 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
Prophet Abraham's son; in Islamic tradition, the ancestor of the Arab peoples. | 204#1,065 | Up 298 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
Means trustworthy; an epithet of Prophet Muhammad before he received revelation. | 106#1,603 | Up 185 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
Jesus in Islamic tradition; recognized as a major prophet and messenger in Islam. | 253#933 | Up 368 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
The guided one; a figure of spiritual significance and hope in Islamic eschatology. | 104#1,629 | Up 551 rank positions in five years | 2024 | ||
The Prophet's younger grandson; revered throughout Islamic spiritual and historical tradition. | 79#1,947 | Down 222 rank positions in five years | 2024 | ||
Borne by companions and respected figures of the early Islamic era and beyond. | 58#2,376 | Up 365 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
Aaron in Islamic tradition; brother and advisor to the prophet Musa in scripture. | 47#2,729 | Down 356 rank positions in five years | 2022 |
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Sources & methodology
Meaning summaries use Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0) and referenced name histories. Each name’s detail page includes its sources.
Membership on this list is editorial — we chose names that genuinely fit the theme. Every number is from official birth data: "—" means the name had fewer than 5 recorded uses in 2025, which makes it a genuinely rare pick today, not an invalid one. The dot marks whether the stats shown are for the girls' or boys' use of the name.