Pakistan Baby Names
Pakistani given names draw from Arabic, Persian, and Urdu roots.
Pakistan baby naming trends in Asia combine local tradition and global favorites. Pakistan is also known as Islamic Republic of Pakistan.
Current high-interest names include boys like Muhammad, Ahmed, Ali and girls like Fatima, Ayesha, Zainab. Explore meanings, origins, and pronunciation below.
Most Popular Boy Names in Pakistan
- Muhammad#1ArabicpraiseworthyMUH-am-mad
- Ahmed#2Arabicmost praiseworthyAH-med
- Ali#3ArabicexaltedAL-ee
- Hassan#4Arabichandsome; goodHAS-san
- #5HussainArabicgood; handsomeHUS-sain
- #6UmarArabiclife; flourishingUM-ar
- #7BilalArabicmoist; refreshingBIL-al
- #8ZainArabicbeauty; graceZAIN
- #9YousufHebrewGod will addYOUS-uf
- #10ShahzaibPersiankingly adornmentSHAH-zaib
Most Popular Girl Names in Pakistan
- Fatima#1ArabiccaptivatingFAT-im-uh
- #2AyeshaArabicalive; prosperousAYES-huh
- Zainab#3Arabicfragrant flower; adornmentZAIN-ab
- Maryam#4Hebrewbeloved; bitterMAR-yam
- Noor#5ArabiclightNOOR
- #6HiraArabicdiamond; caveHIR-uh
- #7MahamArabicmoon; kindnessMAH-am
- #8LaibaArabicangel of heavenLAIB-uh
- #9HaniyaArabicpleasant; happyHAN-iyuh
- #10IqraArabicread; reciteIQ-ruh