20 most popular baby names in the world

Baby name trends change yearly but the most popular baby name in the world is a familiar one

Last updated: October 10, 2018 | 21:37

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The most given baby boy name in the world is Mohammad, including all its different spellings and variations. The most given baby girl name in the world is Sophia including all the regional versions and spellings of the name.

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Note: These statistics have been collated from popular baby care and parenting sites (such as Baby Centre and Baby Name Wizard), government websites as well as news reports.

Top 20 most popular baby names in the world

Girls Boys

Sophia Mohammad Emily Oliver Lily Jack Olivia Noah Amelia Jacob Isla Charlie Isabella Harry Ava Joshua Sophie James Chloe Ethan

Here are the most popular names from a few countries and regions.

Middle East

Girls Boys

Maryam Mohammad Sarah Omar Fatima Ahmed Noor Yousuf Reem Ali

India

Girls Boys

Aadya Aarav Diya Reyansh Saanvi Mohammad Amaira Vivaan Angel Ayaan

Pakistan

The most common name in Pakistan for boys is Mohammad and for girls is Fatima. The data was inadequate to find other popular names.

United Kingdom

Girls Boys

Amelia Oliver Olivia Jack Isla Harry Ava Jacob Emily Charlie

United States of America

Girls Boys

Emma Noah Olivia Liam Sophia Mason Ava Jacob Isabella William

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