Baby Names 49 Popular Egyptian Baby Names By Toketemu Ohwovoriole Toketemu Ohwovoriole LinkedIn Toketemu has been multimedia storyteller for the last four years. Her expertise focuses primarily on mental wellness and women’s health topics. Learn about our editorial process Updated on November 07, 2022 Fact checked by Rich Scherr Fact checked by Rich Scherr LinkedIn Twitter Rich Scherr is a seasoned journalist who has covered technology, finance, sports, and lifestyle. Learn about our editorial process Print Verywell / Caitlin Rogers Table of Contents View All Table of Contents Popular Egyptian Baby Names For Girls Popular Egyptian Baby Names For Boys Egyptian names are steeped in a culture of Egyptian mythology. From queens and kings, to gods, and goddesses. Each Egyptian first name tells a rich story of spirituality and culture. Egyptian baby names today are a blend of ancient traditional names and modern names influenced by Arabic and Islamic culture. If you’ve ever thought of giving your child an Egyptian name, here are more than a few to pick from. You can balance the old and the new by picking both a traditional and modern Egyptian name for your baby. Popular Egyptian Baby Names: Meanings and Origins Name Meaning Origin Ahmed Greatly praised Egyptian, Arabic Aya Bird, wonderful Egyptian, Arabic Cleopatra Glory of the father Egyptian, Greek Dina God is my judge Egyptian, Hebrew Eman Faith Egyptian, Arabic Gamal Handsome Egyptian, Arabic Jabari Brave one Egyptian, Arabic Khalid Eternal Egyptian, Arabic Layla Night Egyptian, Arabic Sara Princess, lady Egyptian, Hebrew 50 Persian Baby Names Popular Egyptian Baby Names For Girls Asenath Origin: Egyptian, HebrewMeaning: Devoted to the goddess Neith, belonging to her father Alternative Spellings & Variations: Asenat, Aseneth, Asenneth, OsnatFamous Namesakes: NonePeak Popularity: Asenath isn’t a very popular name in the United States Fun Fact: Asenath was the name of one of the two wives of Joseph in the bible. Aya Origin: Arabic, EgyptianMeaning: Bird, wonderful, amazing Alternative Spellings & Variations: AyahFamous Namesakes: Aya, an ancient Egyptian queen; Aya Cash, American actressPeak Popularity: Aya has started to grow in popularity in the United States. In 2018, 365 babies were given the name Aya. Fun Fact: Aya is also a common Japanese name for girls. In Japan, it means colorful or beautiful. Cleopatra Origin: Greek, EgyptianMeaning: Glory of the fatherAlternative Spellings & Variations: Cleo, Kleopatra, Clea Famous Namesakes: Cleo King, actress; Cleo Higgins, British singerPeak Popularity: Cleo is the most popular variation of the name Cleopatra. In 1920, 1398 babies were named Cleo. The use of the name has dwindled since then. Only 245 babies were named Cleo in 2018. Fun Fact: The name was popularized by Cleopatra VII an ancient ruler of Egypt, famed for her beauty, intelligence, and rumored affair with Julius Caesar. Dalia Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: Hanging branch, strong branch Alternative Spellings & Variations: Dalit, DalyaFamous Namesakes: Dalia El Behery, Egyptian actress; Dalia Mogahed, American Muslim scholarPeak Popularity: In 1994, 515 babies were given the name Dalia. This is the highest record of the use of the name in the United States. Fun Fact: Dalia is pronounced in the same way as the flower Dahlia. Dina Origin: Hebrew, Egyptian Meaning: God is my judge Alternative Spellings & Variations: Dinah, DeinaFamous Namesakes: Dina Merrill, actress; Dina Tala'at, belly dancer Peak Popularity: Dina is the 812th most popular name in the United States. It reached peak popularity in 1969, with 1571 baby girls being given the name. Fun Fact: Dina was the name of Jacob’s daughter in the bible. Eman Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: FaithAlternative Spellings & Variations: Imen, Iman, ImaanFamous Namesakes: Iman, supermodel; Eman El Gammal, Egyptian Olympic fencerPeak Popularity: Eman isn’t a very popular name in the United States. Only 79 girls were given the name in 2001. Fun Fact: Eman could also be a boy’s name, but has more popularity as a girl’s name. Esraa Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: Journey at nightAlternative Spellings & Variations: Isra, IsraaFamous Namesakes: Esraa Abdel Fattah, an Egyptian activistPeak Popularity: Esraa isn’t a popular name in the United States. Fukayna Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: Intelligent, knowledgeableAlternative Spellings & Variations: Kayna, Fukaena, Fukaina, FukanaFamous Namesakes: NonePeak Popularity: Fukayna isn’t a popular girl’s name in the United States. Hanan Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: Mercy, compassionAlternative Spellings & Variations: Hannan, HanaFamous Namesakes: Hanan Tork, Egyptian actress; Hanan Ashrawi, politician Peak Popularity: The name Hanan started to rise in popularity in the 2000s. It reached peak popularity in 2016. Hatshepsut Origin: EgyptianMeaning: Foremost of noble womenAlternative Spellings & Variations: None Famous Namesakes: Queen HatshepsutPeak Popularity: Hatshepsut isn’t a popular name in the United States. Fun Fact: Hatshepsut was the name of a female pharaoh in Egypt. She was the 6th Pharaoh of the 18th dynasty. Heba Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: GiftAlternative Spellings & Variations: Hebah, HibaFamous Namesakes: Heba El-Sisy, Egyptian model; Heba El Torky, professional squash playerPeak Popularity: Only 1,198 people in the United States are named Heba. Isis Origin: EgyptianMeaning: ThroneAlternative Spellings & Variations: IsetFamous Namesakes: Isis Holt, Paralympic athlete; Isis King, American model; Ísis Valverde, Brazilian actressPeak Popularity: Isis hit peak popularity in the United States in 2005. There has been a sharp decline in its popularity since 2013. Fun Fact: Isis is the goddess of sky and nature in Egyptian mythology. Isis is also an acronym for Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS), an extremist militant group. This might be something to consider when naming your baby. Jamila Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: Beautiful, elegantAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jameela, Jamillah, Gamila, DjamilaFamous Namesakes: Jameela Jamil, British actress and model; Jamila Akiko Aba Chilombo, American singer and songwriter Peak Popularity: Jamilia hit peak popularity in the United States in 1977. Fun Fact: Jamila is the feminine form of the male name Jamil. Layla Origin: Egyptian, Arabic Meaning: Night Alternative Spellings & Variations: Lela, Lylah, Lilah, Leilah, Laila, Lila Famous Namesakes: Layla El, British wrestler; Layla McCarter, American boxer Peak Popularity: Layla returned to the top 1K American names in 1993 and has remained popular since. In 2019, it reached peak popularity and was the 23rd most popular name for girls in the United States. Fun Fact: The name Layla became popular in english speaking countries after the release of the song Layla by Derek and the Dominos in 1970. Menna Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: Favour, grace, gift of GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: MenaFamous Namesakes: Menna Fadali, Egyptian actress; Menna Elfyn, Welsh poetPeak Popularity: Menna is the 31,250th most popular name of all time in the United States. Nailah Origin: ArabicMeaning: SuccessfulAlternative Spellings & Variations: Naylah, Nayla, NailaFamous Namesakes: Nailah Blackman, Trinidadian singer Peak Popularity: In 2018, 256 babies were named Nailah in the United States. This is the highest record use of the name. Nubia Origin: EgyptianMeaning: GoldAlternative Spellings & Variations: NoneFamous Namesakes: Nubia Marti, actressPeak Popularity: Nubia isn’t a very popular name in the United States Fun Fact: Nubia is a region in Africa that is believed to have existed since around 3800 B.C. Sara Origin: Hebrew, EgyptianMeaning: Princess, ladyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Sarah, Cera, Sera, SaarahFamous Namesakes: Sara Gilbert, American actress; Sara Bareilles, singer and song writer; Sara Paxton, model and actressPeak Popularity: Sara has remained a top 1K girl's name in the United States for over a century. It reached its peak of popularity in 1981. Fun Fact: The name Sara is one of the rare names that is used by Jews, Christians and Muslims. Shameka Origin: EgyptianMeaning: Pure of heartAlternative Spellings & Variations: Shamika, Shameeka, ShameikaFamous Namesakes: NonePeak Popularity: Shameka was most popular in 1980 in the United States. 452 babies were named Shameka that year. Zahra Origin: Egyptian, Arabic Meaning: Flower, bright, white Alternative Spellings & Variations: Zara, Zhara, Zahar, Zahara Famous Namesakes: Zahra Airall, women’s rights activist, Zahra Khanom Tadj es-Saltaneh, a Persian princess Peak Popularity: Zahra was most popular in 2018, 518 babies were named Zahra that year. Fun Fact: Zahra is the feminine version of the male name Azhar. Popular Egyptian Baby Names For Boys Ahmed Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: Greatly praisedAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ahmet, Ahmad, Hameed, HamidFamous Namesakes: Ahmed Musa, soccer player; Ahmed Hassan al-Bakr, former president of Iraq; Ahmed Ahmed, Egyptian-American actor and comedianPeak Popularity: Ahmed is one of the most common boys names in Egypt, and the 2,076th most popular boys names of all time. In 2013, 589 babies were named Ahmed in the United States, this was the peak of its popularity. Fun Fact: There are many variations of the name Ahmed, but Ahmed is the most used variation in the United States. Akhenathen Origin: EgyptianMeaning: Of great use to the god AtenAlternative Spellings & Variations: Akhenathon, Echnaton, IchnatonFamous Namesakes: NonePeak Popularity: Akhenathen isn’t a very popular name in the United States. Fun Fact: Akhenaten was the name of a 14th-century BC Egyptian pharaoh, who is best known for promoting the worship of the sun god Aten. He was husband to Nefertiti and King Tut’s father. Amon Origin: EgyptianMeaning: The hidden oneAlternative Spellings & Variations: Amen, Amun, Ammon, YamanuFamous Namesakes: Amon Tobin, Brazilian electronic musician; Amon Carter, authorPeak Popularity: Amon was most popular in the United States in 2006. That year, a total of 68 babies were given the name. Fun Fact: In Egyptian mythology, Amon was the god of air, creativity and fertility. Ashraf Origin: Egyptian, Arabic Meaning: Noble, most honorable oneAlternative Spellings & Variations: Achraf, Eshref, AchrefFamous Namesakes: Ashraf Abdelwahab, Egyptian academic; Ashraf Fahmy, Egyptian film director Peak Popularity: In the United States the name Ashraf hit peak popularity in 1988, 35 babies were given the name that year. Fun Fact: Ashraf is not a variation to the Ashraaf which is used to denote descendants of Muhammad. Babu Origin: EgyptianMeaning: Osiris’ first bornAlternative Spellings & Variations: NoneFamous Namesakes: DJ Babu, Filipino-American DJPeak Popularity: Babu isn’t a popular name in the United States Fun Fact: In India Babu is also a title used a sign of respect towards men. Darius Origin: Egyptian, PersianMeaning: Rich, he who holds firm to good, name of a Pharaoh Alternative Spellings & Variations: Darijus, DarioFamous Namesakes: Darius Boyd, Australian rugby footballer; Darius Johnson-Odom, American basketball playerPeak Popularity: Darius hit peak popularity in the United States in 1994, 2,182 babies were given the name that year. Essam Origin: EgyptianMeaning: SafeguardAlternative Spellings & Variations: Issam, Esam, IsamFamous Namesakes: Essam El Hadary, Egyptian footballer; Essam E. Khalil, Egyptian engineerPeak Popularity: Essam isn’t a very popular name in the United States Fun Fact: There is a small town in Ghana that’s also called Essam. Gamal Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: HandsomeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jamal, Jamaal, Jamael, JamilFamous Namesakes: Gamal Abdel Nasser, former president of Egypt; Jamal Adams, American footballerPeak Popularity: Gamal was most popular in the United States in 1976. Hasani Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: Handsome, good-lookingAlternative Spellings & Variations: Hassani, HasanFamous Namesakes: Hasan Minhaj, comedian; Hasan Kabze, Turkish footballerPeak Popularity: Hasani hit peak popularity in 1977 Horus Origin: EgyptianMeaning: A god in the form of a falconAlternative Spellings & Variations: Horos, HeruFamous Namesakes: NonePeak Popularity: The name Horus isn’t popular in the United States Fun Fact: Egyptian kings usually bore five different names, the first of these names is called Horus. Hossam Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: Sharp sword, sword of justice Alternative Spellings & Variations: Houssam, Husam, Hussam, HosamFamous Namesakes: Hossam el-Hamalawy, Egyptian journalist; Hossam Ghaly, Egyptian footballer Peak Popularity: Hossam isn’t very popular in the United States. In 2013, only 7 babies were named Hossam and that was the peak of its popularity. Fun Fact: Hossam is also a common surname in Egypt and other regions. Jabari Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: Brave oneAlternative Spellings & Variations: JabbarFamous Namesakes: Jabari Bird, American basketball player; Jabari Simama, American educatorPeak Popularity: Jabari was most popular in the United States in 2006. 392 babies were given the name that year. Fun Fact: Jabari is also a common surname in Palestine. Khalid Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: Eternal, to last foreverAlternative Spellings & Variations: Khaled, KhaleedFamous Namesakes: Kahlid bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, fourth king of Saudi Arabia; Khalid Bin Ahmed Al-Khalifa, Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Bahrain; Khalid Abdalla, British actorPeak Popularity: Khalid hit peak popularity in the United States in 2017. 253 boys were given the name that year. Fun Fact: The female form of the name is Khalida. Mahmoud Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: PraiseAlternative Spellings & Variations: Mahmud, Mahmood, MahmutFamous Namesakes: Mahmoud Abdul-Rauf, American basketball player; Mahmoud Abu Zeid, Egyptian photojournalistPeak Popularity: Mahmoud isn’t a popular name in the United States, only 91 babies were given the name in 2018. Moustafa Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: Chosen, preferredAlternative Spellings & Variations: Mustafa, Mustapha, MostafaFamous Namesakes: Mostafa Matar, Lebanese footballer; Moustafa Bayoumi, American writer; Moustafa Madbouly, Prime Minister of EgyptPeak Popularity: Moustafa isn’t a popular name in the United States. Nabil Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: NobleAlternative Spellings & Variations: Nebil, NabeelFamous Namesakes: Nabil Ayers, American musician; Nabil Maâloul, Tunisian footballer and coachPeak Popularity: Nabil isn't a very popular name in the United States. In 2015, only 63 babies were given the name. This was the peak of its popularity. Fun Fact: The feminine form of the name is Nabila. Nakia Origin: EgyptianMeaning: Pure and faithfulAlternative Spellings & Variations: Nakeya, Nakea, Nakiya, NikiaFamous Namesakes: Nakia Codie, American football player; Nakia Reynoso, American musicianPeak Popularity: Nakia was most popular in the United States in 1974, 1,746 babies were given the name that year. But in recent years it has declined in popularity, in 2017 only 7 babies were named Nakia. Fun Fact: Nakia can also be used for girls, although it’s less popular. Pharaoh Origin: EgyptianMeaning: RulerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Pharoah, PharoaheFamous Namesakes: Nef the Pharaoh, American rapperPeak Popularity: Naming your baby Pharaoh has started to gain popularity in the United States. In 2018, 167 babies were named Pharaoh. Prior to that only an average of 15 babies per year were given the name. Fun Fact: Historically Pharaoh started being used as the title of the king of Egypt, after the reign of Hatsheput. Ramses Origin: EgyptianMeaning: Son of RaAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ramesses, Rameses, Rhamesses, RamessuFamous Namesakes: Ramses Shaffy, musician; Ramses Gado, Romanian footballerPeak Popularity: Popularity of the name Ramses peaked in 2007, but use has dwindled since then. Fun Fact: In the Hebrew bible Ramses is the name of one of the two cities built by the oppressed Israelites for the Pharaoh. Sayed Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: Master, lordAlternative Spellings & Variations: Said, Sayyid, Seyd, Syed, SeyyedFamous Namesakes: Sayed Awad, Egyptian composer; Syed Manzoorul Islam, Bangladeshi authorPeak Popularity: Sayed isn’t a popular name in the United States. Tariq Origin: Egyptian, Arabic Meaning: He who knocks at the door, morning starAlternative Spellings & Variations: Tarik, Tarek, Tarick, TarecFamous Namesakes: Tarek Ali Hassan, Egyptian writer; Tarek Fatah, Canadian political activistPeak Popularity: Tariq isn’t a popular name in the United States, but in 1998 there was a surge in its popularity and 514 babies were given the name. Fun Fact: The name became popular after Tariq ibn-Ziyad conquered Iberia (Spain and Portugal) in 711 AD. Yahya Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: God is graciousAlternative Spellings & Variations: Yuhanna, Yahia, YihiaFamous Namesakes: Yahya Jammeh, President of Gambia; Yahya Khan, third President of Pakistan; Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, American actorPeak Popularity: Yahya started to become popular in the United States in the late 2000s. In 2017, 230 boys were given the name. Fun Fact: The name honors John the Baptist, an Islamic prophet. Yasser Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: To be richAlternative Spellings & Variations: Yasir, Yaser, YassirFamous Namesakes: Yasser Seirawan, chess Grandmaster; Yasser al-Azma, Syrian writer and actorPeak Popularity: Yasser isn’t a popular name in the United States. Youssef Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: God increasesAlternative Spellings & Variations: Yusuf, Yusef, Yousef, YusafFamous Namesakes: Youssef Bey Karam, Lebanese nationalist leader; Youssef Chahine, Egyptian film directorPeak Popularity: The peak of Youssef’s popularity in the United States was in 2017. Zahur Origin: Egyptian, ArabicMeaning: Blossom, flower, eminent Alternative Spellings & Variations: ZahirFamous Namesakes: Zahur Raja, actorPeak Popularity: Zahur isn’t a popular name in the United States. Sources Verywell Family uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. 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