What is the world best name? Researchers agree Kushim is the oldest known name, dating to 3400-3000 BCE. Kushim was an accountant, not a ruler.
Personal Preferences and Considerations
The name James ranked as low as 19. The name Harlow means "From The Mound Of The People." When having a baby, naming your child is important. For most, a name sticks for a lifetime. New parents might field opinions from friends and family, adding stress. Consider a name representing you. Keep it simple, less confusion.
I like the name Finley for a girl. I love how Isabella balances the name.
Most Popular Names Worldwide
What is the most popular name in the world? Many name their children Mohammed. José is popular, pronounced differently in Spanish, Portuguese and French. Yan has almost 14,793,356 people around the globe. Ali has an average of 14,763,733 people. John is in almost all areas with 14,323,797 people. David has traits as John with 13,429,576 people around the globe.
In Spain, Antonio and María Carmen are frequent names. Antonio is in 15 provinces and María Carmen in 32.
Trends in Naming
Names like Oliver and Charlotte are popular. The name Liam held the top spot for boys since 2017. James moved to four, Elijah moved to five but other boy names in the top ten stayed the same.