Middle-Eastern girl names
Many of these names, like Aisha and Zara, have documented meanings in Arabic dictionaries—Aisha means "living" and Zara means "blooming flower." Perfect for parents seeking names with clear linguistic significance.
- Callie Fortress #225
- Aisha Woman #331
- Zara Princess #584
- Aleah Exalted #754
- Zaria Princess #907
- Almira Princess #959
- Shakira Grateful #1000
- Alia Exalted, High #1196
- Khaleesi Queen in Dothraki language #1206
- Caleigh Fortress #1297
- Asha Vitality #1444
- Jessenia Flower #1589
- Kaylene Sweetheart #1701
- Latavia Pleasant #1842
- Sherika Easterner #1864
- Myesha Woman #1897
- Lakia Treasure Discovered #2016
- Lalah born at night time #2076
- Hala halo divine light glow #2128
- Lakita Treasure Discovered #2141
- Somaya the one who listens and hears #2161
- Alea Exalted #2172
- Aleeah Exalted #2351
- Cally Fortress #2369
- Layan Softness and gentleness personified #2446
- Ashia Vitality #2451
- Zulema Peace #2451
- Zaira Princess #2489
- Myisha Woman #2568
- Zarah Princess #2794
- Aiesha Woman #2796
- Murial Myrrh #2927
- Yamila Beautiful #2973
- Myeisha Woman #3044
- Shamara Prepared for Battle #3112
- Shakila Pretty #3191
- Lallah night dark and beautiful #3464
- Sherica Easterner #3666
- Maha great or excellent one #3688
- Kahla Cherished #3698
- Aesha Woman #3706
- Shereka Easterner #3838
- Myeshia Woman #3950
- Takiya Worshiper #4379
- Mayar Water light shining #4462
- Eshal Beautiful noble precious #4521
- Murielle Myrrh #4524
- Reema generous compassionate woman #4586
- Shakeira Grateful #4800
- Eshaal Beautiful noble precious stone #4804
Middle-Eastern girls' names often flow from Arabic roots and Persian traditions, drawing on a region where naming reflected faith, family legacy, and hope. Names like Aisha and Zara have moved across continents—from the Levant to the Gulf, North Africa to the diaspora—while keeping their original weight and grace. Many honor women from Islamic history or the Quran; others simply map to virtues, nature, or the sound a parent wanted to hear called out.
Spellings shift depending on transliteration and local custom—so you might see Aleah written as Alia, or Zaria as Zara or Zahra. Callie and other anglicized forms sit alongside their traditional counterparts. Each name in this list includes its meaning and origin, so you can see both the name as it's used today and the tradition behind it.