# Arabic Baby Names: Meanings & Origins | Clever Mum

> 8 Arabic baby names used in the UK, with meaning, origin and similar-name suggestions for each.

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# Arabic baby names

    
 
Quick answer — What Arabic baby names are popular in the UK? 

 
We've picked out 8 Arabic baby names used in the UK today, each with a genuine meaning and origin — tap any name for more detail, similar names and sibling pairings.

    
## Girls' names

  [ Aisha Alive, prosperous ](/tools/baby-name-finder/aisha/)[ Layla Night; dark beauty ](/tools/baby-name-finder/layla/)[ Nur Light ](/tools/baby-name-finder/nur/)[ Zara Blooming flower, radiance ](/tools/baby-name-finder/zara/)    
## Boys' names

  [ Idris Ardent lord (Welsh); studious (Arabic) ](/tools/baby-name-finder/idris/)[ Muhammad Praiseworthy ](/tools/baby-name-finder/muhammad/)[ Zayn Beauty, grace ](/tools/baby-name-finder/zayn/)    
## Unisex names

  [ Amani Peace, aspiration ](/tools/baby-name-finder/amani/)     
## 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 August 2026.