250+ Muslim Baby Names with Meanings (2026) — Boys, Girls & Twins, from the Quran, A to Z
A name in Islam is a du'a — a prayer you say over your child for a lifetime. To help you choose with confidence, we've gathered 250+ Muslim baby names for boys and girls, each with its meaning, many drawn from the Quran and the names of prophets, companions, and the gardens of Paradise. Everything is organised A to Z and by theme — unique, modern, Quranic and twin names — and updated for 2026.
Begin with the trending and unique names below, or jump straight to a section.
Trending Muslim Baby Names in 2026
The names Muslim parents are shortlisting most this year — beautiful in sound and rooted in faith.
| Name | Gender | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Rayyan | Boy | A gate of Paradise reserved for those who fast |
| Ayaan | Boy | Gift of God; someone destined to be good |
| Zain | Boy | Beauty, grace |
| Ibrahim | Boy | Prophet Abraham; father of nations |
| Mikail | Boy | The archangel Michael |
| Aaliyah | Girl | Exalted, sublime, the highest |
| Maryam | Girl | Mother Mary; devout, pious |
| Inaya | Girl | Care, protection, concern |
| Zara | Girl | Radiance; a blooming flower |
| Eshaal | Girl | A flower of Paradise |
Unique Muslim Baby Names from the Quran
Distinctive, meaningful names taken from the Quran and the names of Paradise — rare yet deeply rooted.
Unique Boy Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Rayyan | A gate of Paradise |
| Idris | A prophet mentioned in the Quran |
| Ilyas | The Prophet Elijah |
| Rizwan | The keeper of the gates of Paradise |
| Zakariya | The Prophet Zachariah |
| Luqman | The wise man after whom a Surah is named |
Unique Girl Names
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Iqra | "Read" — the first word revealed in the Quran |
| Israa | The night journey of the Prophet ﷺ |
| Kausar | A river in Paradise (Surah Al-Kawthar) |
| Tasneem | A spring in Paradise |
| Sidra | The lote tree at the boundary of the heavens |
| Eshaal | A flower of Paradise |
Muslim Baby Boy Names A to Z (with Meanings)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | |
| Aariz | A respectable man; a leader |
| Ayaan | Gift of God |
| Ahmad | Most praised; a name of the Prophet ﷺ |
| Ali | Exalted, noble, high |
| Arham | Most merciful, compassionate |
| B | |
| Bilal | The first muezzin; companion of the Prophet ﷺ |
| Basim | Smiling |
| Burhan | Proof, evidence |
| Badr | The full moon |
| D | |
| Dawud | The Prophet David |
| Daniyal | The Prophet Daniel |
| Danish | Knowledge, wisdom |
| E | |
| Eesa | The Prophet Jesus |
| Ehsan | Kindness, benevolence |
| Ebaad | Worshippers of Allah |
| F | |
| Faris | Knight, horseman |
| Faiz | Victorious; grace |
| Fahad | Leopard, panther |
| Faisal | Decisive, resolute |
| H | |
| Hamza | Lion; the Prophet's ﷺ uncle |
| Haris | Guardian, protector |
| Hassan | Handsome, good; grandson of the Prophet ﷺ |
| Huzaifa | A companion of the Prophet ﷺ |
| I | |
| Ibrahim | The Prophet Abraham |
| Idris | A prophet of Allah |
| Imran | Father of Maryam; prosperity |
| Ishaaq | The Prophet Isaac |
| J | |
| Jibril | The angel Gabriel |
| Junaid | Soldier, warrior |
| Jamal | Beauty |
| Jawad | Generous |
| K | |
| Khalid | Eternal, immortal; a great companion |
| Kareem | Generous, noble |
| Kamran | Successful, prosperous |
| Kaleem | One who speaks; a title of Prophet Musa |
| L | |
| Luqman | A wise man named in the Quran |
| Laith | Lion |
| Lateef | Gentle, kind |
| M | |
| Muhammad | The praised one; the final Prophet ﷺ |
| Musa | The Prophet Moses |
| Mustafa | The chosen one; a title of the Prophet ﷺ |
| Mikail | The archangel Michael |
| N | |
| Nuh | The Prophet Noah |
| Noor | Light, radiance |
| Nabeel | Noble |
| Nadeem | Companion, close friend |
| O / U | |
| Omar (Umar) | Long-lived; the second Caliph |
| Usman | A companion; the third Caliph |
| Owais | A devoted follower of the Prophet ﷺ |
| Q | |
| Qasim | One who distributes; a son of the Prophet ﷺ |
| Qadir | Capable, powerful |
| Qais | Firm, steadfast |
| R | |
| Rayyan | A gate of Paradise |
| Raihan | Sweet basil; a fragrance of Paradise |
| Rashid | Rightly guided, wise |
| Rizwan | Keeper of Paradise |
| S | |
| Salman | Safe, peaceful; a companion of the Prophet ﷺ |
| Sami | One who hears; exalted |
| Saad | Good fortune, happiness |
| Suhail | A bright star; ease |
| T | |
| Talha | A companion; a tree of Paradise |
| Taha | A chapter (Surah) of the Quran |
| Tariq | The morning star |
| Tayyab | Good, pure, wholesome |
| U | |
| Usama | Lion; a beloved companion |
| Ubaid | Faithful servant of Allah |
| Umair | Long life; a young companion |
| W | |
| Waleed | Newborn son |
| Waris | Heir, inheritor |
| Wasim | Handsome, graceful |
| Y | |
| Yusuf | The Prophet Joseph |
| Yahya | The Prophet John |
| Yasir | Ease, wealth; an early companion |
| Yaqoob | The Prophet Jacob |
| Z | |
| Zaid | Growth, abundance; a companion |
| Zain | Beauty, grace |
| Zakariya | The Prophet Zachariah |
| Zohaib | Gold; precious |
Names beginning with C, P, V and X are rare in Arabic. For more options, see the modern and Turkish sections below.
Muslim Baby Girl Names A to Z (with Meanings)
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| A | |
| Aaliyah | Exalted, sublime |
| Aisha | Living, prosperous; a wife of the Prophet ﷺ |
| Amina | Trustworthy; the Prophet's ﷺ mother |
| Areej | A pleasant fragrance |
| B | |
| Bushra | Good news, glad tidings |
| Batool | Devoted to worship; a title of Maryam |
| Basma | A smile |
| D | |
| Duaa | Prayer, supplication |
| Dania | Near, close |
| Durar | Pearls |
| E | |
| Eman | Faith, belief |
| Eshaal | A flower of Paradise |
| Elaf | Protection, security |
| F | |
| Fatima | The Prophet's ﷺ daughter; one who abstains |
| Firdaus | The highest Paradise |
| Farah | Joy, happiness |
| Faiza | Successful, victorious |
| H | |
| Hana | Bliss, happiness |
| Hoor | A maiden of Paradise |
| Habiba | Beloved |
| Haya | Modesty, shyness |
| I | |
| Inaya | Care, concern, protection |
| Iqra | "Read" — the first Quranic revelation |
| Israa | The night journey |
| Izzah | Honour, might |
| J | |
| Jannat | Paradise |
| Jamila | Beautiful |
| Judy | The mountain named in the Quran |
| K | |
| Khadija | The Prophet's ﷺ first wife; trustworthy |
| Kausar | A river in Paradise |
| Karima | Generous, noble |
| L | |
| Laiba | An angel of Paradise |
| Laila | Night |
| Lujain | Silver |
| M | |
| Maryam | Mother Mary; devout |
| Mahira | Skilful, expert |
| Mishal | A torch, a light |
| Maha | Beautiful (large) eyes |
| N | |
| Noor | Light |
| Najma | Star |
| Naba | Great news (a Surah of the Quran) |
| Nazia | Pride, hope |
| Q | |
| Qudsia | Holy, pious |
| Quratulain | Delight of the eye |
| Qamar | The moon |
| R | |
| Ruqayya | A daughter of the Prophet ﷺ |
| Rahma | Mercy |
| Rania | Queen-like; gazing |
| Rabia | Spring; the revered saint Rabia |
| S | |
| Sana | Radiance, praise |
| Safa | Purity; a hill in Makkah |
| Sidra | A tree at the edge of Paradise |
| Sumaya | The first martyr of Islam |
| T | |
| Tooba | A tree in Paradise; blessedness |
| Tasneem | A spring in Paradise |
| Tahira | Pure, chaste |
| W | |
| Warda | A rose |
| Wafa | Faithfulness, loyalty |
| Widad | Love, affection |
| Y | |
| Yasmin | The jasmine flower |
| Yumna | Good fortune, blessed |
| Yusra | Ease, prosperity |
| Z | |
| Zainab | A daughter of the Prophet ﷺ; a fragrant flower |
| Zara | Radiance; a blooming flower |
| Zoya | Loving, caring |
| Zunaira | A flower of Paradise |
Modern Islamic Baby Names A to Z
Contemporary names that travel well anywhere in the world while keeping a beautiful Islamic meaning.
| Boy | Meaning | Girl | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ayaan | Gift of God | Aaliyah | Exalted |
| Zain | Grace, beauty | Inaya | Care |
| Rayyan | Gate of Paradise | Zara | Radiance |
| Rayan | Luxuriant; gate of Paradise | Alina | Noble, beautiful |
| Aariz | Leader | Eshaal | Flower of Paradise |
| Mikail | Archangel Michael | Yasmin | Jasmine |
Muslim Baby Names from the Quran
Names of prophets, righteous figures, and the blessings of Paradise, taken directly from the Holy Quran.
| Name | Gender | Quranic Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Yusuf | Boy | The Prophet Joseph; a Surah of the Quran |
| Ibrahim | Boy | The Prophet Abraham; a Surah of the Quran |
| Maryam | Girl | Mother Mary; the only woman named in the Quran |
| Iqra | Girl | The first word revealed: "Read" |
| Kausar | Girl | A river of Paradise (Surah Al-Kawthar) |
| Rayyan | Boy | A gate of Paradise |
| Taha | Boy | The opening letters of Surah Ta-Ha |
| Tasneem | Girl | A spring in Paradise |
Muslim Twin Baby Names (Boy-Boy, Girl-Girl & Mixed)
Beautiful pairings that sound harmonious together and carry a shared blessing.
| Pair | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Hasan & Husain | Boy-Boy | Beautiful & handsome; the Prophet's ﷺ grandsons |
| Yusuf & Yaqoob | Boy-Boy | Prophets Joseph & Jacob |
| Aisha & Amina | Girl-Girl | Prosperous & trustworthy |
| Noor & Hoor | Girl-Girl | Light & maiden of Paradise |
| Yusuf & Maryam | Mixed | Two blessed Quranic names |
| Zaid & Zainab | Mixed | Growth & a fragrant flower |
Arabic & Turkish Islamic Names
| Name | Gender | Origin / Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Faaris | Boy | Arabic — knight, horseman |
| Kaan | Boy | Turkish — king, ruler |
| Emir | Boy | Turkish/Arabic — prince, commander |
| Lujain | Girl | Arabic — silver |
| Elif | Girl | Turkish — the first letter; slender |
| Ruya | Girl | Turkish — a dream |
How to Choose a Beautiful Muslim Baby Name
In Islam, the Prophet ﷺ encouraged parents to give children good names, for a name is a lifelong du'a. A few gentle guidelines:
- Choose a good, positive meaning. Every name above lists its meaning so you can choose one that is a blessing.
- Consider Quranic and Prophetic names. Names of prophets, companions, and the righteous carry beloved associations.
- Say it with your family name. The full name should flow and be easy to pronounce.
- Think of the short form. Names like Rayyan (Rey), Ibrahim (Ibbu), or Maryam (Mimi) give a natural nickname.
- Avoid names with disliked meanings. When unsure, a scholar or imam can advise on suitability.
Also read: Baby Boy Names A–Z with Meanings · Baby Girl Names A–Z with Meanings · Sanskrit Baby Names
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Unique Quranic boy names include Rayyan (a gate of Paradise), Idris and Ilyas (prophets), Rizwan (keeper of Paradise), and Zakariya. Each carries a beautiful, faith-rooted meaning.
Popular Quranic girl names include Maryam (Mother Mary), Iqra ("read"), Kausar (a river of Paradise), Tasneem (a spring in Paradise), and Sidra (the lote tree of the heavens).
This guide lists Muslim boy and girl names alphabetically from A to Z, each with its meaning — use the A–Z sections above to find names for any letter.
Harmonious pairs include Hasan & Husain and Yusuf & Yaqoob for boys, Aisha & Amina and Noor & Hoor for girls, and Yusuf & Maryam for a boy-girl pair.
Trending modern names include Ayaan, Zain, Rayyan, and Mikail for boys, and Aaliyah, Inaya, Zara, and Eshaal for girls — contemporary in sound with meaningful roots.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged parents to give children good, meaningful names, as a name is a lifelong du'a and part of a child's identity and dignity.
Yes — download the complete A–Z Muslim baby names list with meanings as a free printable PDF from the download section above.
Written & reviewed by the Mother Sparsh Editorial Team. Our baby-names guides are researched from Quranic, Arabic and traditional Islamic name sources and reviewed for accurate meanings. Names and meanings are offered respectfully as guidance; for religious suitability, families may consult a scholar. Last updated: 2026.
