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Muslim

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Pronounced MUZ-lim /ˈmʊz.lɪm/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic muslim, 'one who submits (to God),' the same root as Islam ('submission; peace'). Used as a given name affirming faith and belonging.Medium

In 30 seconds: A faith-rooted Arabic name: Muslim means 'one who submits to God' (said 'MUZ-lim'). Direct and devout.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic muslim, 'one who submits (to God),' the same root as Islam ('submission; peace'). Used as a given name affirming faith and belonging.
U.S. rank (2025)#5768 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2025
Total births (all-time)≈ 38

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520162025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Muslim is the Arabic word for 'one who submits to God,' from the root behind Islam. As a given name it affirms faith and belonging — rare in the U.S. (said 'MUZ-lim').

In the U.S. it appears rarely as a first name. Rare, devout, and direct.

Did you know? Muslim comes straight from the Arabic for 'one who submits to God' — the same root as Islam ('submission; peace') — a name that names the faith itself (said 'MUZ-lim').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Muslim — Arabic 'one who submits'; root of Islam

Variations

MuslumMoslemMuslimah

Nicknames

MusLim

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Muslim mean?

Muslim is Arabic for 'one who submits to God,' from the same root as Islam.

How do you pronounce Muslim?

It's said MUZ-lim /ˈmʊz.lɪm/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Muslim a boy or girl name?

Muslim is a boy's name.

How popular is Muslim?

Muslim is a rare given name in the U.S.

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