Pakistani names

Most popular names

  1. Jayla Victory #223 in US
  2. Jaylah Victory #493 in US
  3. Chandra Fair as the Moon #568 in US
  4. Aja Bird of Prey, Immovable #758 in US
  5. Chanda Fair as the Moon #834 in US
  6. Saniya Born on Saturday #927 in US
  7. Amiya beloved or a friendly person #1164 in US
  8. Taja Crown #1296 in US
  9. Shandra Fair as the Moon #1736 in US
  10. Kera Sacred Bells, Dark #1878 in US
  11. Amil priceless or invaluable one #2253 in US
  12. Jaya Victory #2290 in US
  13. Ajay Immovable #2311 in US
  14. Aayan gift of God or blessing #2381 in US
  15. Kabir great mighty powerful one #2420 in US
  16. Armaan Strong warrior from Urdu heritage #2425 in US
  17. Sania Born on Saturday #2476 in US
  18. Jasleen jasmine flower grace combined #2540 in US
  19. Saira Traveler #2763 in US
  20. Indira Splendid #2854 in US
  21. Khai open or free natured person #2928 in US
  22. Sanya Born on Saturday #3398 in US
  23. Ariyan Noble and honourable one #3987 in US
  24. Samaira Companion and pricess like #4054 in US
  25. Uma Mother #4070 in US
  26. Deva Blessed #4129 in US
  27. Soundra beautiful or lovely one #4193 in US
  28. Rehan full of spring fragrant #4212 in US
  29. Ruhi soul spirit essence divine #4234 in US
  30. Roshan bright and shining person #4278 in US
  31. Sona golden one precious #4334 in US
  32. Riyan Kings or rulers variant form #4433 in US
  33. Taija Crown #4458 in US
  34. Rihaan Courageous warrior strong ruler #4516 in US
  35. Sharmin gentle modest and humble #4551 in US
  36. Aneesh Supreme being or lord #4578 in US
  37. Roshni light or brightness #4584 in US
  38. Ashna beloved friend dear one #4633 in US
  39. Ishani female deity full moon #4745 in US
  40. Sohan attractive handsome beautiful one #4831 in US
  41. Rajanee Queen or royal princess #4945 in US
  42. Usman Companion of the Prophet, leader #5157 in US
  43. Lakshmi goddess of wealth and fortune #5309 in US
  44. Indra Splendid #5417 in US
  45. Luqman One who breaks hardness, strong-willed #5575 in US
  46. Harsh joyful and happy #5762 in US
  47. Gaurav glory and honor #5985 in US
  48. Jaia Victory #6414 in US
  49. Sakari Heart of Sweetness #6458 in US
  50. Pavan wind or breeze #6993 in US

Pakistani names bloom from Urdu, Arabic, Persian, and Sanskrit—a layering of empires, trade routes, and faiths that shaped the subcontinent. You hear this history in a single name: Jayla or Jaylah might carry Arabic roots, while Chandra and Chanda pull from Sanskrit tradition. Many families choose names for their sound first—the way they sit in Urdu or English—then look to meaning second, so a name might honor both the linguistic gift of a grandparent and a virtue hoped for a child.

The best Pakistani names work across registers: formal enough for ceremony, familiar enough for home. Alongside the saints and poets you'll find modern inventions like Aja, made to feel both new and timeless. Each entry below shows the meaning and origin so you can see where a name lands—whether it's deeply traditional or freshly reimagined for a generation.

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