Our Libyan name database contains 499 Libyan surnames and 2.386 Libyan first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Libyan name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format and use it freely in your projects. Africa is very poor organised and has no open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Libya are very limited to the names we know from other countries. The Libyan names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Libyan names as well. To create the Libyan name database we used 7.538 validated Libyan social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.
Popular Libyan surnames
This table show popular Libyan surnames. In Libya, surnames are typically passed down from the father to the children. The first name is usually a given name, followed by the father's name, and then the grandfather's name. For example, a person named "Mohammed" who is the son of "Ahmed" and the grandson of "Salim" would have the full name of "Mohammed Ahmed Salim." Additionally, many Libyan surnames are also based on a person's tribal or regional origins.
Surname | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 |
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Ali | 3.6% |
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Mohamed | 1.9% |
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Ahmed | 1.8% |
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Mohammed | 1.6% |
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Omar | 1.3% |
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Salem | 1.0% |
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Al | 0.7% |
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Saad | 0.6% |
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Abdo | 0.6% |
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Ibrahim | 0.6% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 7.538 Libyan social media profiles.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Libyan first names
In Libya, parents typically choose a first name for their child based on cultural and religious customs. The choice of a name is often influenced by the child's gender, family tradition, and the meanings of the name. Many names have Arabic origin and carry religious significance, such as those of Prophet or God. It is common for parents to consult with family members, religious leaders, or respected members of the community when choosing a name for their child.
Popular Libyan male names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Ahmed | 6.1% |
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Mohamed | 5.3% |
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Mohammed | 4.8% |
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Ali | 3.5% |
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Abdo | 1.7% |
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Omar | 1.2% |
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Osama | 1.1% |
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Mahmoud | 1.1% |
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Khaled | 1.1% |
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Ibrahim | 1.0% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 7.538 Libyan social media profiles from which 5.337 (71%) is male.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Popular Libyan female names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Fatima | 1.7% |
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Asma | 1.5% |
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Aisha | 1.4% |
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Marwa | 1.4% |
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Aya | 1.3% |
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Alaa | 1.3% |
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Malak | 1.2% |
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Meme | 1.0% |
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Heba | 1.0% |
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Eman | 1.0% |
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- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 7.538 Libyan social media profiles from which 2.201 (29%) is female.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.