Top 100 Popular Names in the World

Discover the most popular names from around the globe, representing diverse cultures and traditions. This comprehensive list showcases names from different continents, languages, and cultural backgrounds, reflecting the rich tapestry of naming traditions worldwide.

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Our global names collection features names from:

  • European traditions (English, French, German, etc.)
  • Asian cultures (Chinese, Japanese, Indian, etc.)
  • African heritage
  • Middle Eastern traditions
  • Latin American cultures
  • Indigenous names from various regions
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Here are the top 100 names for girls in World

1. Emma

Origin: German, meaning "universal"

Popular in: Europe, North America

2. Mei

Origin: Chinese, meaning "beautiful"

Popular in: East Asia

3. Aisha

Origin: Arabic, meaning "alive, living"

Popular in: Middle East, Africa

4. Priya

Origin: Sanskrit, meaning "beloved"

Popular in: South Asia

5. Sofia

Origin: Greek, meaning "wisdom"

Popular in: Europe, Latin America

6. Amina

Origin: Arabic, meaning "trustworthy"

Popular in: Africa, Middle East

7. Sakura

Origin: Japanese, meaning "cherry blossom"

Popular in: Japan

8. Fatima

Origin: Arabic, meaning "one who abstains"

Popular in: Muslim communities worldwide

9. Maria

Origin: Latin, meaning "star of the sea"

Popular in: Europe, Latin America

10. Nala

Origin: African, meaning "successful"

Popular in: Africa

11. Ava

Origin: Latin, meaning "bird"

12. Mia

Origin: Italian, meaning "mine"

13. Charlotte

Origin: French, meaning "free man"

14. Amelia

Origin: German, meaning "work"

15. Harper

Origin: English, meaning "harp player"

16. Evelyn

Origin: English, meaning "wished for child"

17. Abigail

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "father's joy"

18. Emily

Origin: Latin, meaning "rival"

19. Elizabeth

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "God is my oath"

20. Sofia

Origin: Greek, meaning "wisdom"

21. Avery

Origin: English, meaning "ruler of elves"

22. Ella

Origin: German, meaning "all, completely"

23. Scarlett

Origin: English, meaning "red"

24. Hannah

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "favor, grace"

25. Natalie

Origin: Latin, meaning "birthday of the Lord"

26. Addison

Origin: English, meaning "son of Adam"

27. Brooklyn

Origin: English, meaning "broken land"

28. Audrey

Origin: English, meaning "noble strength"

29. Claire

Origin: French, meaning "clear, bright"

30. Eleanor

Origin: Greek, meaning "bright, shining one"

31. Stella

Origin: Latin, meaning "star"

32. Hazel

Origin: English, meaning "hazel tree"

33. Violet

Origin: Latin, meaning "purple"

34. Aurora

Origin: Latin, meaning "dawn"

35. Savannah

Origin: Spanish, meaning "treeless plain"

36. Camila

Origin: Latin, meaning "young ceremonial attendant"

37. Genesis

Origin: Greek, meaning "origin, birth"

38. Naomi

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "pleasantness"

39. Penelope

Origin: Greek, meaning "weaver"

40. Layla

Origin: Arabic, meaning "night"

41. Lillian

Origin: Latin, meaning "lily"

42. Nora

Origin: Latin, meaning "honor"

43. Ruby

Origin: Latin, meaning "red gemstone"

44. Lucy

Origin: Latin, meaning "light"

45. Sadie

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "princess"

46. Alice

Origin: German, meaning "noble"

47. Autumn

Origin: Latin, meaning "fall season"

48. Caroline

Origin: German, meaning "free woman"

49. Kennedy

Origin: Irish, meaning "helmeted chief"

50. Madelyn

Origin: English, meaning "woman from Magdala"

51. Peyton

Origin: English, meaning "fighting man's estate"

52. Serenity

Origin: English, meaning "peaceful"

53. Annabelle

Origin: French, meaning "loving"

54. Julia

Origin: Latin, meaning "youthful"

55. Emery

Origin: German, meaning "brave power"

56. Margaret

Origin: Greek, meaning "pearl"

57. Willow

Origin: English, meaning "willow tree"

58. Everly

Origin: English, meaning "from the boar meadow"

59. Cora

Origin: Greek, meaning "maiden"

60. Clara

Origin: Latin, meaning "bright, clear"

61. Ivy

Origin: English, meaning "ivy plant"

62. Faith

Origin: English, meaning "trust, belief"

63. Iris

Origin: Greek, meaning "rainbow"

64. Alexandra

Origin: Greek, meaning "defender of mankind"

65. Eloise

Origin: French, meaning "healthy"

66. Adeline

Origin: German, meaning "noble"

67. Josephine

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "God will add"

68. Valerie

Origin: Latin, meaning "strength, health"

69. Adalynn

Origin: German, meaning "noble"

70. Delilah

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "delicate"

71. Lyla

Origin: Arabic, meaning "night"

72. Athena

Origin: Greek, meaning "goddess of wisdom"

73. Cecilia

Origin: Latin, meaning "blind"

74. Daisy

Origin: English, meaning "day's eye"

75. Rosalie

Origin: Latin, meaning "rose"

76. June

Origin: Latin, meaning "young"

77. Magnolia

Origin: Latin, meaning "magnolia flower"

78. Summer

Origin: English, meaning "summer season"

79. Diana

Origin: Latin, meaning "divine"

80. Olive

Origin: Latin, meaning "olive tree"

81. River

Origin: English, meaning "river"

82. Freya

Origin: Norse, meaning "lady"

83. Phoebe

Origin: Greek, meaning "bright, pure"

84. Sage

Origin: Latin, meaning "wise"

85. Wren

Origin: English, meaning "small bird"

86. Amara

Origin: Latin, meaning "eternal"

87. Calliope

Origin: Greek, meaning "beautiful voice"

88. Dahlia

Origin: Swedish, meaning "valley"

89. Harmony

Origin: English, meaning "unity"

90. Lyra

Origin: Greek, meaning "lyre"

91. Nova

Origin: Latin, meaning "new"

92. Ophelia

Origin: Greek, meaning "help"

93. Pearl

Origin: Latin, meaning "pearl"

94. Seraphina

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "burning ones"

95. Thea

Origin: Greek, meaning "goddess"

96. Vera

Origin: Russian, meaning "faith"

97. Willa

Origin: German, meaning "resolute protection"

98. Zara

Origin: Arabic, meaning "princess"

99. Zelda

Origin: German, meaning "gray fighting maid"

100. Zinnia

Origin: Latin, meaning "flower"

Here are the top 100 names for boys in World

1. Wei

Origin: Chinese, meaning "greatness"

Popular in: China, Taiwan, Singapore

2. Amir

Origin: Arabic, meaning "prince"

Popular in: Middle East, North Africa

3. Raj

Origin: Sanskrit, meaning "king"

Popular in: India, Nepal

4. Kwame

Origin: Akan, meaning "born on Saturday"

Popular in: Ghana, West Africa

5. Mateo

Origin: Spanish, meaning "gift of God"

Popular in: Latin America, Spain

6. Hiroshi

Origin: Japanese, meaning "generous"

Popular in: Japan

7. Ibrahim

Origin: Arabic, meaning "father of many"

Popular in: Muslim communities worldwide

8. Jin

Origin: Korean, meaning "precious"

Popular in: Korea

9. Omar

Origin: Arabic, meaning "flourishing"

Popular in: Middle East, North Africa

10. Santiago

Origin: Spanish, meaning "Saint James"

Popular in: Latin America, Spain

11. Liam

Origin: Irish, meaning "strong-willed warrior"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

12. Noah

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "rest, comfort"

Popular in: Worldwide

13. Oliver

Origin: Latin, meaning "olive tree"

Popular in: Europe, North America

14. Elijah

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "Yahweh is my God"

Popular in: Worldwide

15. William

Origin: German, meaning "resolute protection"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

16. James

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "supplanter"

Popular in: Worldwide

17. Benjamin

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "son of the right hand"

Popular in: Worldwide

18. Lucas

Origin: Latin, meaning "light"

Popular in: Worldwide

19. Henry

Origin: German, meaning "ruler of the home"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

20. Alexander

Origin: Greek, meaning "defender of men"

Popular in: Worldwide

21. Michael

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "who is like God"

Popular in: Worldwide

22. Daniel

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "God is my judge"

Popular in: Worldwide

23. Matthew

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "gift of God"

Popular in: Worldwide

24. David

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "beloved"

Popular in: Worldwide

25. Joseph

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "he will add"

Popular in: Worldwide

26. Samuel

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "name of God"

Popular in: Worldwide

27. Jackson

Origin: English, meaning "son of Jack"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

28. Sebastian

Origin: Greek, meaning "venerable"

Popular in: Worldwide

29. Jack

Origin: English, meaning "God is gracious"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

30. Owen

Origin: Welsh, meaning "young warrior"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

31. Theodore

Origin: Greek, meaning "gift of God"

Popular in: Worldwide

32. Aiden

Origin: Irish, meaning "little fire"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

33. Julian

Origin: Latin, meaning "youthful"

Popular in: Worldwide

34. Levi

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "joined in harmony"

Popular in: Worldwide

35. Gabriel

Origin: Hebrew, meaning "God is my strength"

Popular in: Worldwide

36. Carter

Origin: English, meaning "transporter of goods"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

37. Ryan

Origin: Irish, meaning "little king"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

38. Luke

Origin: Greek, meaning "from Lucania"

Popular in: Worldwide

39. Grayson

Origin: English, meaning "son of the steward"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

40. Lincoln

Origin: English, meaning "town by the pool"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

41. Hudson

Origin: English, meaning "son of Hud"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

42. Asher

Hebrew origin, meaning "happy, blessed"

Popular in: Worldwide

43. John

Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious"

Popular in: Worldwide

44. Leo

Latin origin, meaning "lion"

Popular in: Worldwide

45. Isaiah

Hebrew origin, meaning "salvation of the Lord"

Popular in: Worldwide

46. Thomas

Aramaic origin, meaning "twin"

Popular in: Worldwide

47. Charles

German origin, meaning "free man"

Popular in: Worldwide

48. Christopher

Greek origin, meaning "bearer of Christ"

Popular in: Worldwide

49. Maverick

English origin, meaning "independent"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

50. Josiah

Hebrew origin, meaning "fire of the Lord"

Popular in: Worldwide

51. Andrew

Greek origin, meaning "manly"

Popular in: Worldwide

52. Joshua

Hebrew origin, meaning "God is salvation"

Popular in: Worldwide

53. Wyatt

English origin, meaning "brave in war"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

54. Caleb

Hebrew origin, meaning "faithful"

Popular in: Worldwide

55. Nathan

Hebrew origin, meaning "gift from God"

Popular in: Worldwide

56. Isaac

Hebrew origin, meaning "laughter"

Popular in: Worldwide

57. Hunter

English origin, meaning "hunter"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

58. Eli

Hebrew origin, meaning "ascension"

Popular in: Worldwide

59. Christian

Latin origin, meaning "follower of Christ"

Popular in: Worldwide

60. Landon

English origin, meaning "long hill"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

61. Adrian

Latin origin, meaning "from Hadria"

Popular in: Worldwide

62. Jonathan

Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of Jehovah"

Popular in: Worldwide

63. Nolan

Irish origin, meaning "champion"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

64. Jeremiah

Hebrew origin, meaning "exalted of the Lord"

Popular in: Worldwide

65. Easton

English origin, meaning "east town"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

66. Elias

Greek origin, meaning "the Lord is my God"

Popular in: Worldwide

67. Colton

English origin, meaning "coal town"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

68. Evan

Welsh origin, meaning "young warrior"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

69. Aaron

Hebrew origin, meaning "mountain of strength"

Popular in: Worldwide

70. Connor

Irish origin, meaning "lover of hounds"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

71. Cameron

Scottish origin, meaning "crooked nose"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

72. Roman

Latin origin, meaning "citizen of Rome"

Popular in: Worldwide

73. Tristan

Celtic origin, meaning "sorrowful"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

74. Axel

Scandinavian origin, meaning "father of peace"

Popular in: Scandinavia, English-speaking countries

75. Brooks

English origin, meaning "water"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

76. Parker

English origin, meaning "park keeper"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

77. Austin

Latin origin, meaning "great"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

78. Everett

English origin, meaning "brave as a wild boar"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

79. Wesley

English origin, meaning "western meadow"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

80. Miles

Latin origin, meaning "soldier"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

81. Sawyer

English origin, meaning "woodcutter"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

82. Silas

Latin origin, meaning "wood"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

83. Bennett

Latin origin, meaning "blessed"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

84. Declan

Irish origin, meaning "man of prayer"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

85. Arthur

Celtic origin, meaning "bear"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

86. Matteo

Italian origin, meaning "gift of God"

Popular in: Italy, Latin America

87. Rhett

English origin, meaning "advice"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

88. Emmett

German origin, meaning "universal"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

89. Finn

Irish origin, meaning "fair"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

90. August

Latin origin, meaning "great"

Popular in: Worldwide

91. Jasper

Persian origin, meaning "treasurer"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

92. Felix

Latin origin, meaning "happy"

Popular in: Worldwide

93. Atticus

Greek origin, meaning "from Attica"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

94. Griffin

Welsh origin, meaning "strong lord"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

95. Knox

Scottish origin, meaning "round hill"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

96. Beau

French origin, meaning "handsome"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

97. Jude

Hebrew origin, meaning "praised"

Popular in: Worldwide

98. Archer

English origin, meaning "bowman"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

99. Jonah

Hebrew origin, meaning "dove"

Popular in: Worldwide

100. Rowan

Irish origin, meaning "little red one"

Popular in: English-speaking countries

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