Muslim Girl Names
These names carry deep significance in Islamic tradition—some belonged to the Prophet Muhammad's family and companions, others reference Quranic figures, and many embody spiritual concepts. Whether you're drawn to timeless names like Fatima and Maryam or seeking less familiar choices with religious weight, this list honors both the heritage and the modern use of these names in American families.
| Save name | Name & connection | History 1926–2025, yearly counts; individually scaled | Babies 2025 · rank | 5-year rank movement | Peak year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Abraham's wife in Islamic tradition. | 1,568#198 | Down 15 rank positions in five years | 1981 | ||
Garden; gentle in sound and familiar in American use. | 418#679 | Down 131 rank positions in five years | 1985 | ||
Night in Arabic; woven through Islamic poetry and tradition. | 5,338#36 | Down 12 rank positions in five years | 2019 | ||
Exalted; embraced widely by Muslim American families. | 2,607#101 | Down 36 rank positions in five years | 2012 | ||
Precious; traditional across Arabic-speaking communities. | 363#750 | Down 140 rank positions in five years | 1995 | ||
Night; deeply rooted in Islamic poetry and literature. | 1,193#259 | Down 54 rank positions in five years | 2010 | ||
Caller or voice; rooted in Arabic tradition with deep resonance across Islamic communities. | 531#565 | Down 97 rank positions in five years | 2005 | ||
Daughter of the Prophet; revered throughout Islamic tradition. | 931#330 | Up 12 rank positions in five years | 2006 | ||
From Din (faith, religion); grounds name in Islamic tradition. | 168#1,327 | Up 36 rank positions in five years | 1969 | ||
Wife of the Prophet Muhammad and an early Islamic scholar. | 910#337 | Up 199 rank positions in five years | 1977 | ||
Princess; chosen across Muslim cultures for generations. | 2,168#132 | Up 151 rank positions in five years | 2024 | ||
Jasmine flower; carries Arabic and Persian heritage. | 269#959 | Up 21 rank positions in five years | 2006 | ||
Complete; evokes wholeness and perfection. | 851#357 | Down 143 rank positions in five years | 2022 | ||
Tender; a soft Arabic name with gentle resonance. | 527#572 | Up 118 rank positions in five years | 2024 | ||
Mother of the Prophet Muhammad. | 970#315 | Up 15 rank positions in five years | 2017 | ||
Mary in Arabic; mother of Jesus and a central Quranic figure. | 869#351 | Up 156 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
Happiness; simple, melodic, and warm. | 436#658 | Up 98 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
Peaceful; conveys serenity and calm. | 278#937 | Up 111 rank positions in five years | 1999 | ||
Epithet of Fatima meaning "the blooming one." | 562#540 | Up 52 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
One who speaks with grace; suggests eloquence. | 387#723 | Up 205 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
Beautiful; grounded in classical Arabic tradition. | 122#1,686 | Up 71 rank positions in five years | 1977 | ||
Light; luminous with spiritual significance. | 435#659 | Up 228 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
A classic Arabic name with presence in Islamic poetry and literary tradition. | 831#369 | Up 564 rank positions in five years | 2023 | ||
The Prophet's granddaughter; name of honored companions. | 338#810 | Up 155 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
Alternate spelling of Aisha; a respected companion. | 156#1,396 | Up 73 rank positions in five years | 2016 | ||
First wife of the Prophet; honored for wisdom and strength. | 258#982 | Up 286 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
Faith; foundational to Islamic belief and identity. | 91#2,072 | Down 208 rank positions in five years | 1996 | ||
Hope; carries spiritual meaning in Islamic tradition. | 181#1,241 | Down 121 rank positions in five years | 2021 | ||
Gentle; historically the Prophet's wet nurse. | 102#1,902 | Up 27 rank positions in five years | 2024 | ||
Guidance; carries spiritual weight in Islamic faith. | 117#1,739 | Up 466 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
The night journey; from the Quranic ascension narrative. | 147#1,463 | Up 804 rank positions in five years | 2025 | ||
Beloved friend — grounded in Islamic tradition. | 52#3,120 | Up 533 rank positions in five years | 2019 |
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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.