The most popular name for boys and the most popular name for girls worldwide have this one thing in common.
People around the world may differ widely, but it turns out there’s quite a lot we all have in common, especially when it comes to baby names. A new report compiled byhas revealed the most popular girl and boy names in each country. While some countries certainly shine with unique names, there are quite a few common threads running across the globe.
Times have changed, and names in many countries have evolved, but certain faith-based mainstays remain the most popular common threads linking countries like Brazil, Algeria and Portugal. For girls, variations of, Marie and Mia, all derived from the Hebrew Miryam, are the most popular names in 17 countries. These names are commonly linked to the Virgin Mary, who’s considered one of the most sacred figures in the Christian and Muslim faiths.
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