50 Beautiful Muslim Baby Names Trending in 2026 (with Quranic Meanings)

Layla Rahman

Sr. Editor

Muslim baby names carry centuries of meaning — drawn from the Qur'an, the Prophet's family, and the rich linguistic heritage of Arabic, Persian, Turkish, and Urdu cultures. In 2026, parents are reaching for names that feel both timeless and globally pronounceable. We surveyed naming trends across the UK, US, Indonesia, Pakistan, Egypt, Turkey and Malaysia to bring you the 50 names rising fastest this year, each with its authentic meaning and Quranic or historical context.

Top 25 Muslim Boy Names for 2026

These boy names balance tradition with modern sound. Many are short, two-syllable names that travel well across borders — a key trend for 2026 parents living in multicultural cities.

Ayaan
gift of God · Arabic / Sanskrit crossover
Idris
interpreter, studious — a prophet in the Qur'an
Zayd
abundance, growth — companion of the Prophet
Musa
drawn from water — the prophet Moses
Yusuf
God increases — the prophet Joseph
Bilal
moisture, freshness — the first muezzin
Hamza
lion, strong — uncle of the Prophet
Ibrahim
father of nations — the prophet Abraham
Imran
prosperity — father of Maryam
Khalid
eternal, immortal
Rayyan
gates of paradise for those who fast
Sami
one who hears, exalted
Tariq
morning star, night visitor
Umar
long-lived, flourishing
Zain
beauty, grace, ornament

Top 25 Muslim Girl Names for 2026

Girl names this year lean melodic and luminous — themes of light, flower, and grace dominate the rising charts.

Aisha
alive, living — wife of the Prophet
Layla
night, dark beauty
Maryam
beloved — mother of Jesus in Islamic tradition
Zara
blooming flower, radiance
Sana
brilliance, radiance, praise
Noor
light, divine illumination
Hana
happiness, bliss
Yasmin
jasmine flower
Amina
trustworthy — mother of the Prophet
Safiya
pure, untainted, sincere friend
Khadija
early baby — first wife of the Prophet
Inaya
care, concern, protection
Rania
queen, gazing
Salma
safe, peaceful
Zainab
fragrant flower — daughter of the Prophet

How to choose a meaningful Muslim name

Islamic tradition encourages names with beautiful meanings — the Prophet ﷺ said, 'You will be called by your names on the Day of Judgment, so give yourselves good names.' Look for names that are easy to pronounce in your country, carry positive meaning, and connect to a prophet, companion, or virtue. Avoid names with negative or ambiguous meanings even if they sound pretty.

Whichever name you choose, remember: the most beloved names to Allah are Abdullah and Abdul Rahman, but any name with a beautiful meaning is a wonderful gift to your child. Spin the Babbloom wheel filtered to Muslim names to discover hundreds more.

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