Ghazal
Meaninggazelle · Arabic
Ghazal is an Arabic girl name meaning “gazelle”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Ghazal would score 19 points, thanks largely to the Z (worth 10).
- GenerationGhazal is having its moment right now. Most Ghazals are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ghazal would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 48,780 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistoryGhazal first shows up in US birth records in 1988, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 37 years since.
US births per million girls, 1988–2025
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About the name Ghazal
Ghazal is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “gazelle”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
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- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
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- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Ghazal
What does the name Ghazal mean?
Ghazal means “gazelle” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Tabitha (“gazelle”), Reem (“white gazelle”), Dorcas (“gazelle”) and Rasha (“young gazelle”).
What is the origin of the name Ghazal?
Ghazal is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Ghazal a boy or girl name?
Ghazal is a girl name. In 2025, 33 US girls were named Ghazal.
How popular is the name Ghazal?
Ghazal ranked #4,265 for US girls in 2025, given to 33 babies. Its best year was 2024, when it reached #4,207. Over the last five years it has climbed 1,585 places.
What names are similar to Ghazal?
If you like Ghazal, you might also like Tabitha, Reem, Dorcas and Rasha.
What should I know before naming my baby Ghazal?
Ghazal is an Arabic girl name meaning “gazelle”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.