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Most Common Names in The World:  First names not only represent our identity but also reflect the culture, origin and family customs that who we are. Some names have stood the test of time in this rapidly changing world, becoming classic masterpieces because of their widespread popularity and significant origin, especially in India. Oftentimes, these names are chosen for their delicate beauty or their association with mythology, religion and history. This perspective of naming culture arose as a result of the topmost famous and widely used names in the world.

Modern parents might have been influenced by global personalities, movies, or celebrities in choosing their child’s name, but some names are still the timeless choice for many parents, which represent simplicity, heritage, and global appeal despite these changing trends.

Here we listed out some of the most common names in the world and India;

Most Common 'Male' Names in the World

S.N   Name      Meaning
1. Mohammed/Muhammad  Common across the U.S., U.K. & other English-speaking nations
2. John  Trending globally, especially in Europe and the Americas.
3. James  A timeless name with royal and historical significance.
4. Liam  Common in English, Spanish, and Hebrew-speaking cultures.
5. William  Popular in many Western countries for decades.
6. David  Famous in European and Latin American countries.
7. Michael  A name with historical roots, popular across cultures.
8. Lucas Famous in European and Latin American countries.
9. Alexander  A name with historical roots, popular across cultures.
10. Arjun  A common name in India with deep cultural significance.

Most common 'Female' names in the world

S.N. Name  Meaning
1. Mary  A timeless name widely used in Christian-majority countries.
2. Sophia/Sofia  Globally popular in the Muslim community.
3. Emma  A top name in many English-speaking countries.
4. Olivia  Famous in the U.S., U.K., and other Western nations.
5. Aisha  A cherished name in Islamic cultures.
6. Isabella  Common in European and Latin American regions.
7. Lily  Popular for its simplicity and connection to nature.
8. Fatima  Significant in Islamic and Arabic-speaking countries.
9. Chloe  Trending name in many Western countries
10. Priya  A well-loved name in India and other South Asian countries.

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Common Male Names in India

S.N. Name  Meaning
1. Aman meaning calm and composed
2. Aditya Derived from Sanskrit, meaning 'sun.'
3. Rohan A widely used name meaning 'ascending' or 'blossom.'
4. Arjun A classic name from Indian mythology, Mahabharat.
5. Rahul A timeless name meaning 'conqueror of all miseries.'
6. Ravi Meaning 'sun,' commonly used across India.
7. Vikram A traditional name signifying 'courage.'
8. Amit Meaning limitless or infinite.
9. Karan popular name linked to Indian epics and generosity.
10. Siddharth The birth name of Gautama Buddha means "one who has achieved his goal."

Most Common Female Names in India

S.N Name Meaning
1. Priya Means beloved.
2. Pooja Meaning worship.
3. Asha Representing hope or wish.
4. Soni  means pretty women, lovable
5. Khushi  Represents happiness
6. Radha  means prosperity, success, perfection, and wealth
7. Lakshmi Named after the Hindu goddess of wealth and prosperity.
8. Pari means fairy or angel
9. Kajal Meaning decoration for women's eyes
10. Nisha means night or darkness

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