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Arabic names - Baby names with the origin Arabic

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Name Meaning Origins Gender Popularity (last 10y)
Sharyf Noble; honorable; distinguished Arabic Boy
Shasmeen Sun, sun-like; radiant Arabic, Persian, Urdu Girl
Shaukat Power, majesty Arabic, Persian, Urdu Boy
Shaukath Power, dignity, honor, majesty Arabic Boy
Shavkat Might, glory Arabic, Persian, Uzbek Boy
Shawkat Dignity, honor, power, prestige Arabic Boy
Shawkath Power; pride; glory; magnificence Arabic Boy
Shayal Uncertain - varies by origin. Possibly 'mountain' (from Sanskrit śaila), related to Hebrew roots (sha'al) meaning 'to ask' or connected to 'Shai' meaning 'gift'; often used as a modern/invented name. Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, Sanskrit Unisex
Shayba Derived from the Arabic root sh-y-b meaning 'gray-haired, white-haired, venerable'; sometimes linked to Sheba (Saba) of Semitic tradition. Arabic Unisex
Shaydee Likely 'singer' (from Arabic Shadi) or linked to 'admirable/hawklike' (from Irish Shay); also used as a modern elaboration of Shay + -dee. Arabic, English, Irish Girl
Shaydia Likely a modern/variant form of Shadia/Sheyda - commonly interpreted as 'singer' or 'melodious' (Arabic) and sometimes associated with 'enamored' (Persian). Arabic, English, Persian Girl
Shayhan Royal, kingly or magnificent (related to Persian 'Shah' = king; Turkish 'Şahan' = great/magnificent). Arabic, Persian, Turkish Boy
Shaykh An honorific meaning "elder", "leader", or an Islamic scholar/tribal chief. Arabic Boy
Shaylla Commonly associated with the Arabic word for a shawl/veil; also used as a modern variant of Shayla/Sheila and linked to meanings like "beautiful" from related names. Arabic, English, Hebrew, Irish Girl
Shayyan Worthy, deserving; fit for praise Arabic, Persian Boy
Shaza Fragrance, pleasant scent Arabic Girl
Shazahn Fragrance Arabic Girl
Sheek Leader, elder; alternatively 'stylish' (English influence) Arabic Unisex
Shefi Possibly from Hebrew 'Shefa' meaning 'abundance/overflow'; in Arabic a form of 'Shafi' meaning 'healer/intercessor'; or derived from English surname Sheffield ('sheaf' + 'field'). Arabic, English, Hebrew Unisex
Shefik Compassionate; kind; sympathetic Albanian, Arabic Boy
Shefki Compassionate, sympathetic, kind Arabic Boy
Sheik An honorific title meaning 'elder', 'leader', 'chief', or 'Islamic scholar'. Arabic Boy
Sheki Possibly 'elder/leader' (from Arabic sheikh) or 'from the city of Sheki' (Azerbaijani place-name). Arabic Unisex
Shemse Sun, sunshine Arabic Girl
Shemshi Of the sun; solar, sun-like Arabic, Persian Boy
Shemsi Of the sun; solar Arabic Boy
Sheraa Uncertain; commonly interpreted as 'lioness' (from Persian/Urdu 'sher') or 'song' (as a variant of Hebrew 'Shira'); may also be a modern/creative name Arabic, Hebrew, Urdu Girl
Shevki Longing, yearning; passionate desire Arabic Boy
Shihabuddin Flame/shooting star of the faith (torch of the religion) Arabic Boy
Shihabul Islam Shihāb (meteor, shooting star, flame) + al‑Islām (of Islam) - 'Meteor/Flame of Islam' (a figurative 'light' or striking figure of Islam). Arabic Boy
Shihabuldeen Meteor (shooting star) of the faith Arabic Boy
Shimaa One with a beauty mark; often interpreted as 'beautiful' or 'of noble character.' Arabic Girl
Shohid ‘Witness’ or, in Islamic usage, ‘martyr’ Arabic Boy
Shohreh Fame; famous Arabic, Persian Girl
Sholahuddin Righteousness of the faith/religion Arabic Boy
Shoukat Dignity, honor, power, glory Arabic Boy
Shoura Arabic: "consultation, council"; Slavic: diminutive of Alexander/Alexandra ("defender of men"). Arabic, Slavic Unisex
Shovkat Splendor, glory, honor, dignity Arabic Boy
Shuaa Ray or beam of light Arabic Girl
Shuhrat Fame, renown Arabic Boy
Shujahat Bravery; courage; valor Arabic Boy
Shujatullah Bravery of God; God-given courage Arabic, Islamic Boy
Shujaurrahman Brave one of the Most Merciful (God) Arabic, Islamic Boy
Shujay Brave; courageous; valiant Arabic Boy
Shukr Gratitude; thankfulness; thanks Arabic Boy
Shukur Thankfulness, gratitude; 'thankful' or 'one who is grateful' Arabic Boy
Siad Increase, abundance Arabic, Somali Boy
Siddieqa Truthful, sincere (literally 'truthful woman') Arabic Girl
Siddieqah Truthful, sincere; trustworthy (female form) Arabic, Islamic Girl
Siddik Extremely truthful, sincere; 'the truthful' (intensive form of 'truthful') Arabic Boy

Arabic name popularity over time

Aggregated births across United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany for every Arabic-origin name in our dataset.

5,146
Names in this origin
129
With data in 2025
0
Births 2025
261,396
Peak year 0