A complete list of Muslim girl names with their meaning, Arabic spelling and Abjad value. Browse 228 names below by first letter, or start with the most popular. Tap any name for its full letter-by-letter breakdown.
In Islam, choosing a beautiful name for a daughter is a cherished part of welcoming her. Parents often look to the names of the women of the Prophet’s household and the righteous women of early Islam — such as Fatimah, Aisha, Khadijah and Maryam — and to names with gentle, uplifting meanings. Each name below is shown with its Arabic spelling and Abjad value so you can explore it fully.
Choosing a daughter’s name is a cherished part of welcoming her, and Muslim parents have a rich tradition to draw on. A girl, like a boy, is often named on the seventh day with the aqiqah, and a beautiful meaning is considered a gift that stays with her for life.
Names from the best of women
Parents often look to the women the Prophet ﷺ honoured and the righteous women of the Qur’an:
The Prophet’s household — Khadijah, Aisha, Fatimah, Zaynab, Hafsa and Umm Salamah (see Sahabiyat Names).
Honoured in the Qur’an — Maryam, who has a whole chapter named after her, along with Asiya, Hajar and Sarah.
Gentle, uplifting meanings — names such as Nur (light), Zahra (radiant), Iman (faith) and Rahma (mercy).
What makes a good name
Look for a name that is easy to pronounce and carries a kind, dignified meaning. Each name in the list above lists its meaning so you can choose with confidence.
Names to choose with care
As with boys’ names, it is best to avoid meanings that are boastful or unpleasant, or that imply devotion to other than Allah. A simple, beautiful meaning is always the safest and most loved choice.
Choose a name with a beautiful meaning that is easy to pronounce. Many parents favour the names of the women of the Prophet’s household and the righteous women of early Islam, such as Fatimah, Aisha and Maryam.
What are the most popular Muslim girl names?
Fatimah, Aisha, Khadijah, Maryam and Zaynab are among the most popular, drawn from the Prophet’s family and the great women of early Islam.
What is the Abjad value of a name?
It is the sum of the numeric values of the Arabic letters in the name. Each name page here shows the full letter-by-letter breakdown.
Is it good to name a daughter Fatimah or Maryam?
Both are highly regarded. Maryam is honoured in the Qur’an with a chapter in her name, and Fatimah was the beloved daughter of the Prophet, so both are much-loved choices.
Reviewed by Moulana Haji Abdul Basit (Islamic Scholar & Mentor) · Last Updated: September 1, 2026