Fact checked by Karen Cilli Fact checked by Karen Cilli The Islamic faith is one of the largest religions in the world. If you’re Muslim, chances are you adhere closely to the faith you practice, and try to live your life in accordance with the guidelines set forth in the Quran. In keeping with this, you may want to give your baby boy a name that reflects your strong faith , in the hopes that this name will lead to a faithful, prosperous life for your son.
Those of you preparing to welcome a baby boy have lots of strong Muslim boy names to choose from. In this article, we’ll list 100 names you can browse, and dive deeper into some of the top Muslim boy names you might be hearing over and over again on the playground.
Although many baby names are often separated by gender, Parents believes that sex does not need to play a role in selecting names. It's important to choose a name you feel fits your child best.
Top Muslim Boy Names
If you live in the United States, you might hear these Muslim boy names on repeat. Below are the ten top Muslim boy names to consider and their meanings.
Adam
- Origin : Hebrew
- Meaning : Son of red earth
- Alternative Spellings & Variations : Adem
- Famous Namesakes : Actor Adam Sandler, singer Adam Levine
Amir
- Origin : Arabic
- Meaning : prince, ruler
- Alternative Spellings & Variations : Ameer
- Famous Namesakes : Amir is the name of the main character and narrator in The Kite Runner novel.
Omar
- Origin : Arabic
- Meaning : flourishing, thriving
- Famous Namesakes : Actor Omar Epps.
Zayn
- Origin : Arabic
- Meaning : beauty, grace
- Alternative Spellings & Variations : Zain, Zane
- Famous Namesakes : One Direction band member Zayn Malik
Rayan
- Origin : Arabic
- Meaning : land that is lush
- Alternative Spellings & Variations : Ryan
Khalil
- Origin : Arabic
- Meaning : friend
- Alternative Spellings & Variations : Kahlil
- Famous Namesakes : Author Khalil Gibran
Aziz
- Origin : Arabic
- Meaning : powerful and beloved
- Famous Namesakes : Actor Aziz Anzari
Ahmed
- Origin : Arabic
- Meaning : greatly praised
Rumi
- Origin : Arabic
- Meaning : Glory of the faith
- Famous Namesakes : The great Muslim mystic and poet, Rumi
Ibrahim
- Origin : Arabic
- Meaning : Father of many
- Famous Namesakes : Biblical character Abraham, along with peace activist Ibrahim Abu el-Hawa and writer Laila Ibrahim.
Popular Muslim Boy Names
Along with the top Muslim boy names we listed above, you can’t go wrong when you bestow one of these popular names on your baby boy. They’re suitable for kids and adults alike, and sound great as well.
- Abdullah
- Hasan
- Adnan
- Kareem
- Kahlil
- Saleem
- Armaan
- Rahim
- Zubair
- Zahir
- Hasaan
- Youssef
- Hakeem
- Ahsan
Strong Muslim Boy Names
Strong and nobel, these Muslim boy names are all about strength and power. Consider Junaid, which means warrior, or Qadir, a name that means powerful. Your son will be brave and fierce with one of these strong Muslim boy names.
- Raheem
- Yusuf
- Faris
- Luai
- Ayan
- Khalid
- Malik
- Emir
- Mustafa
- Sahil
- Imran
- Kabir
- Junaid
- Arshia
- Abbas
- Qadir
Unique Muslim Boy Names
Perhaps you want to avoid the most popular Muslim boy names and instead give your son a name that’s a little bit different, but still keeps with your Islamic faith. Here, we’ve listed a bunch of unique names you could choose from. Long, short or in between, these names aren’t likely to be overused, which will help your son to stand out.
- Laith
- Altair
- Yushua
- Zikri
- Kamran
- Yahir
- Aayan
- Bashir
- Osman
- Zidane
- Farouk
- Mirac
- Salman
- Yasir
- Rafiq
- Zayan
- Bilal
- Idrissa
- Nasim
- Anwar
- Qasim
- Magomed
- Faizan
- Faisal
- Samar
- Uzair
- Kamil
- Nasser
- Badar
- Sahib
- Qamar
- Suleiman
- Furkan
- Mishal
Short Muslim Boy Names
Short and sweet makes for a great baby boy name in any culture! And these short Muslim boy names are no exception. They’re cute, roll off the tongue perfectly and work well both for little ones and grown-ups alike.
- Rafi
- Eyad
- Isa
- Ali
- Raif
- Zaid
- Ehan
- Aziz
- Zaki
- Luay
- Amal
- Omer
Taha - Ayaz
- Syed
- Adil
Spiritual Muslim Boy Names
Last but certainly not least on our list of the best Muslim boy names are these spiritual names. Heavy on the meaning behind the Islamic faith, and popular choices as a result, these names all would make a solid choice for your baby boy. To assist you in choosing the right name , we’ve included the meanings for each of these Muslim boy names as well.
- Admad - greatly praised
- Ismail - God will hear
- Mecca - holy city
- Abdul - servant of Allah
- Harun - exalted
- Safir - messenger
- Salah - peace through faith
- Yusha - God is salvation
- Hamal - Lamb
More Baby Names
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