Arabic Names · Letter I

168 Arabic Baby Names Starting With I — With Full Meanings

Browse all 168 Arabic names that begin with the letter I. Full etymology, cultural context, and popularity.

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  1. Arabic Girl Names Starting With I
  2. Arabic Boy Names Starting With I
  3. Arabic Unisex Names Starting With I

Arabic names starting with I include some of the most distinctive names in this tradition. Whether you're drawn to Arabic heritage or simply love the sound, these names all carry the cultural depth that makes Arabic-origin names so enduring.

Arabic names starting with I — quick facts

  • 168 Arabic names begin with the letter I
  • 70 girl names, 57 boy names
  • Arabic names are known for their distinct cultural identity
  • All names include full etymology and current popularity data

Arabic Girl Names Starting With I

70 girl names

#661
Intisaar
Arabic
victory, triumph
#737
Inaya
Arabic↑ Rising
care, concern
#744
Ishah
Arabic
alive, living
#802
Iiesha
Arabic
Alive.
#807
Ismat
Arabic
Ismat (عصمة) typically means 'purity' or 'chastity'.; In Persian, Ismat (عصمت) can be interpreted as 'innocence' or 'integrity'.
#871
Ilhaan
Arabic
a gift from God
#889
Ishwaq
Arabic
passion/love
#1166
Issel
Arabic
A diminutive form of the name 'Issa', meaning 'gift'.
#1185
Iysha
Arabic
alive, prosperous
#1256
Irna
Arabic
a form of serenity or calmness; happiness
#1285
Inara
Arabic↑ Rising
radiant, shining
#1389
Iyisha
Arabic
Living, prosperous
#1531
Ilhana
Arabic
delightful
#1611
Imanee
Arabic
Faith, belief.
#1627
Iqra
Arabic↑ Rising
to read, to recite
#1639
Islah
Arabic
reform, rectification, or improvement
#1680
Isra
Arabic↑ Rising
Night journey.
#1681
Inass
Arabic
A beautiful, gracious, and lovely woman.
#1688
Ieysha
Arabic
Alive; prosperous
#1708
Iffat
Arabic
Purity; chastity
#1726
Ibala
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1730
Ibarra
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1748
Ibolya
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1953
Imarah
Arabic
Leader, commander.
#1962
Isal
Arabic
God is salvation
#1967
Inayah
Arabic↑ Rising
Protection
#1967
İbadullah
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#3025
Ilah
Arabic↑ Rising
Goddess, deity
#3197
Irha
Arabic↑ Rising
Feeling safe, secure.
#3444
Izara
Arabic↑ Rising
spring, blooming
#4073
Imaan
Arabic↑ Rising
faith
#4680
Izzah
Arabic↑ Rising
Meaning 'power' or 'might' in Arabic.; Can also signify 'honor' or 'dignity'.
#5171
Israa
Arabic↑ Rising
night journey
#5821
Ikhlas
Arabic↑ Rising
Sincerity' or 'Purity of Intent'.
#7394
Ibtisam
Arabic
Smiling; laughter
#7400
Inarah
Arabic↑ Rising
ray of light or glow
#7786
Ilham
Arabic↑ Rising
inspiration
#7787
Inaara
Arabic↑ Rising
ray of light
#8223
Izariya
Arabic
Bringer of joy
#8224
Izza
Arabic
God's promise
#8653
Ibadat
Arabic↑ Rising
Worship or devotion.
#9229
Imaani
Arabic↑ Rising
faith or belief
#9865
Iliyah
Arabic↑ Rising
high, elevated or exalted
—
Inshirah
Arabic↑ Rising
rejoicing, happiness
—
Iriana
Arabic
Peaceful; Cultural Python
—
Ibtihaj
Arabic↑ Rising
to rejoice, to celebrate
—
Isma
Arabic↑ Rising
Protection, Safety
—
Intisar
Arabic
victory or triumph
—
Iqlas
Arabic
sincerity; purity of heart
—
Ismah
Arabic↑ Rising
to be protected or safeguarded.
—
Ikra
Arabic
to read, to recite.
—
Ismahan
Arabic
the one who is protected by God
—
Imena
Arabic
Trustworthy
—
Ifra
Arabic↑ Rising
الخيار الأفضل
—
Ilayah
Arabic
To ascend
—
Imane
Arabic
Faith or belief
—
Israt
Arabic
the one who brings progress
—
Izayana
Arabic
gift from God
—
Ilhaam
Arabic
A beloved name with deep roots
—
Ismaela
Arabic
God will hear
—
Iklas
Arabic
sincerity, purity, devotion
—
Ifza
Arabic
to protect; to shield
—
Ilyah
Arabic
The name means 'the ascender', or 'to rise'
—
Ishara
Arabic
A name meaning 'to guide' or 'to show the way'.
—
Ikhlaas
Arabic
Sincerity
—
Illah
Arabic
goddess
—
Irhaa
Arabic
Meaning 'to see or observe'
—
Isbah
Arabic
To guide or to lead.
—
Izlah
Arabic
The one who is protected by God
—
Ishrat
Arabic
blessing

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Arabic Boy Names Starting With I

57 boy names

#411
Ibrahim
Arabic
father of many
#558
Imam
Arabic
leader, guide, or one who leads prayers
#723
Ibin
Arabic
son of
#766
Ibraheim
Arabic
father of multitudes
#790
Idris
Arabic↑ Rising
interpreter, one who is educated
#860
Isaam
Arabic
One who is safe
#936
Imran
Arabic↑ Rising
prosperity, abundance
#939
Ibraham
Arabic
Father of multitudes; Father of nations
#955
Iliyaas
Arabic
God is my Lord; My God is Yahweh
#966
Ibraaheem
Arabic
Father of a multitude
#1060
Ilaan
Arabic
to announce or proclaim.
#1247
Ismaaeel
Arabic
God will hear
#1253
Ilyas
Arabic↑ Rising
God is my Lord
#1382
Ishmam
Arabic
the one who gives life
#1552
Ijaz
Arabic
miracle, inimitability
#1661
Iqbal
Arabic
prosperous
#1665
Ismar
Arabic
devotee or worshipper
#1776
Izhaan
Arabic↑ Rising
One who is righteous and full of goodness.
#1814
Isah
Arabic
One who is pure
#1821
Iliyas
Arabic
God is my Lord.; Variant of Elijah.
#1867
Izah
Arabic
which means 'to sweat' or 'tear'.
#1938
Ihab
Arabic
to give
#1953
Irshad
Arabic
Guidance
#1955
Ismeal
Arabic
God will hear
#2518
Idrees
Arabic↑ Rising
To study
#2858
Ibraheem
Arabic
Ibrahim is the Arabic form of Abraham, meaning 'father of many'.
#3021
Ishaq
Arabic↑ Rising
He will laugh; Laughter
#3444
Ismaeel
Arabic↑ Rising
God will hear
#3497
Ibrahima
Arabic↑ Rising
father of a multitude
#4152
Irfan
Arabic↑ Rising
knowledge, wisdom
#4386
Ibrohim
Arabic↑ Rising
the father of many
#4655
Izaan
Arabic
obedience, submission
#6042
Izhan
Arabic↑ Rising
knowledge, wisdom
#6315
Idriss
Arabic↑ Rising
The name means 'interpreter' or 'studious'.; Also associated with the concept of 'someone who is wise.'
#6316
Imron
Arabic
One who is a Knowledgeable Leader
#7452
Ishak
Arabic↑ Rising
He will laugh
#7929
Imraan
Arabic
Prosperity
#9241
Iyaad
Arabic↑ Rising
Gift from God or an indication of peace
—
Ibn
Arabic
son of
—
Issah
Arabic↑ Rising
God saves.
—
Izyaan
Arabic↑ Rising
Strong, resolute
—
Ikeem
Arabic↑ Rising
a person who is wise or a leader
—
Isam
Arabic↑ Rising
إسلام
—
Ilyes
Arabic
the Lord is my God
—
Imaad
Arabic
the one who is righteous
—
Ishaaq
Arabic
he will laugh
—
Ismaila
Arabic
God will hear
—
Ismoil
Arabic↑ Rising
God will hear
—
Idiris
Arabic
studious, learned
—
Illyas
Arabic
The Arabic form of the name Elijah, meaning 'My God is Yahweh'.
—
Izzan
Arabic
One who is strong and able; firmness.
—
Ibaad
Arabic
Worship or devotion
—
Isaid
Arabic
God is salvation
—
Iskander
Arabic
Defender of man.; Protector of mankind.
—
Issam
Arabic
protection, safeguarding
—
Iham
Arabic
Gift from God
—
Ishraq
Arabic
dawn, illumination

Arabic Unisex Names Starting With I

41 gender-neutral names

#914
Imar
Arabic
meaning 'rebellion or strength'
#1611
Issa
Arabic↑ Rising
This is the Arabic form of Jesus
#1724
Ibach
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1725
Ibai
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1727
Ibanez
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1728
Ibar
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1729
Ibarhim
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1731
Ibbe
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1732
Ibbetson
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1733
Ibbine
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1734
Ibbison
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1735
Ibbo
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1736
Ibeling
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1737
Iben
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1738
Ibenass
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1739
Ibes
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1740
Ibhidh
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1741
Ibinabo
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1742
Ibinye
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1743
Ibironke
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1744
Ibison
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1745
Ibiye-karibo
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1746
Ible
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1747
Ibo
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1749
Ibone
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1750
Ibraahim
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1751
Ibrahimi
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1752
Ibrain
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1753
Ibrauheem
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1754
Ibričim
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1755
Ibro
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1756
Ibson
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1757
Ibtesam
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1758
Ibtisaam
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1759
Ibtissam
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1760
Ibtissem
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1761
Ibtyhaaj
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1762
Ibukun
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1763
Iburgjr
Arabic
A Arabic name with cultural significance
#1974
Islam
Arabic
تحية
#2276
Iman
Arabic
faith, belief

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