Names by culture & origin

Arabic baby names

Girls' names

Aisha Alive, prosperous Layla Night; dark beauty Nur Light Zara Blooming flower, radiance

Boys' names

Idris Ardent lord (Welsh); studious (Arabic) Muhammad Praiseworthy Zayn Beauty, grace

Unisex names

Amani Peace, aspiration

Questions about Arabic names

What are popular Arabic baby names in the UK?

Aisha, Amani, Idris, Layla, Muhammad, Nur and more are Arabic names we cover, each with its meaning and origin explained.

Are Arabic names commonly used in England and Wales?

Yes — the UK is home to families from a wide range of cultural backgrounds, and names of Arabic origin are in genuine use here. For official year-by-year popularity, see the ONS baby names statistics for England and Wales.

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Reviewed July 2026.