Best Islamic Baby Names 2026: Popular Muslim Names with Beautiful Meanings
Explore the most popular Islamic baby names for boys and girls in 2026. Learn their meanings, origins, and why Muslim families around the world continue to choose them.
Night or Darkness
Pronunciation: AH-reesh
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Areesh is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Night or Darkness". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: AH-reesh. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
عریش
بالای سے کٹا ہوا بال
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
عريش
المكان الذي يُحصد الشعر
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
AH-reesh
IPA
/ˈɑː.rɪʃ/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
(Monday)
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
(Aqeeq)
Life Path Number
3
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
The name 'Areesh' is mentioned in the Hadiths as the name of a companion of the Prophet Muhammad who was known for his excellent horsemanship.
7th century CE
Another reference to 'Areesh' can be found in the works of the medieval Arab historian al-Baladhuri, where he mentions a leader named 'Areesh ibn Sa'id al-Kindi who was a prominent figure in the early Islamic conquests of the 8th century CE in the region of Al-Andalus (Iberian Peninsula).
8th century CE
Translations
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Areesh
place where hair is cut
عریش
بالای سے کٹا ہوا بال
عريش
المكان الذي يُحصد الشعر
अरीश
मुंडा हुआ बाल
عريش
ګلۍ
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Explore the most popular Islamic baby names for boys and girls in 2026. Learn their meanings, origins, and why Muslim families around the world continue to choose them.