Our Lebanese name database contains 1.967 Lebanese surnames and 4.883 Lebanese first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Lebanese name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. Asia is not very well organised and only have a few open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Lebanon have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Lebanese names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Lebanese names as well. To create the Lebanese name database we used 29.566 validated Lebanese social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.

Popular Lebanese surnames

This table show popular Lebanese surnames. In Lebanon, surnames often indicate the individual's family or clan origin. For example, if someone has the surname "Hussein," it is likely that they are from the Hussein clan or have a direct ancestor with that surname. Additionally, surnames may also indicate religious or ethnic background, such as "Christian" or "Shiite." It is not uncommon for Lebanese individuals to have multiple surnames, with the father's surname coming first and the mother's surname coming second.

Surname Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Haddad 183 0.6% American French Jordanian
Khoury 177 0.6% American Canadian Australian
Khalil 151 0.5% Egyptian Pakistani American
Ali 135 0.5% Pakistani Egyptian Indian
Saad 134 0.5% Egyptian Saudi Arabian Iraqi
Abdallah 133 0.4% Egyptian American Sudanese
Jaber 130 0.4% American Jordanian Palestinian
Ibrahim 126 0.4% Egyptian Nigerian American
Hammoud 125 0.4% American Syrian Canadian
Karam 123 0.4% Egyptian American Kuwaiti
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 29.566 Lebanese social media profiles.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Lebanese first names

In Lebanon, parents typically choose a first name for their child based on a combination of personal preference, cultural and religious significance, and family tradition. Many parents opt for Arabic names, as Arabic is the official language of Lebanon, and these names often have a strong meaning or connection to Islamic or Christian beliefs. Many families also choose to honor family members by naming their child after a grandparent or other relative. Ultimately, the decision on a first name is a personal one and is often made after much discussion and consideration within the family.

Popular Lebanese male names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Ali 863 4.7% Turkish Pakistani American
Ahmad 479 2.6% Indonesian Pakistani Egyptian
Mohamad 455 2.5% Malaysian Egyptian Iranian
Hassan 330 1.8% Pakistani Egyptian American
Elie 322 1.8% French American Canadian
Hussein 298 1.6% Egyptian Iraqi American
Mohammad 284 1.6% Indian Pakistani Iranian
Joseph 202 1.1% American British Nigerian
Charbel 192 1.1% American French Australian
Mahmoud 191 1.0% Egyptian Dutch Saudi Arabian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 29.566 Lebanese social media profiles from which 18.191 (62%) is male.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.

Popular Lebanese female names

First name Frequency*1 Percentage*1 Alternative countries*2
Fatima 183 1.6% Spanish Pakistani Mexican
Nour 162 1.4% Egyptian Dutch Algerian
Sarah 146 1.3% British American Canadian
Rita 136 1.2% American Portuguese Italian
Sara 122 1.1% American Spanish Italian
Rana 121 1.1% Pakistani Egyptian Turkish
Maya 121 1.1% American British Indonesian
Aya 118 1.0% Egyptian Algerian Dutch
Alaa 103 0.9% Egyptian Saudi Arabian Iraqi
Zeinab 100 0.9% Egyptian Iranian Algerian
  • *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 29.566 Lebanese social media profiles from which 11.375 (38%) is female.
  • *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.