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The Most International Names

  1. Jacob

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "supplanter"

    • Description:

      Biblical Jacob ceded his Number 1 spot to biblical Noah, in 2013, after holding first place on the list of baby boy names from 1999 to 2012, given a huge boost by the Twilight phenomenon.
  2. Milan

    • Origin:

      Italian place name, Slavic, Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "middle of the plain; gracious, dear; union"

    • Description:

      Effortlessly stylish with an international feel, Milan re-entered the US charts back in 2013 after a 55 year hiatus. It has been powering up the charts ever since, following in the footsteps of sweet sound-alike Mila, and spotlighted by singer Shakira, who chose it for her son.
  3. Lia

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of names ending in -lia or Italian, Portuguese and Greek variation of Leah

    • Meaning:

      "weary"

    • Description:

      Short, sweet, and clear, Lia is used throughout Europe, across America, and in some areas of Asia and Africa, making it a truly international and versatile choice.
  4. Lara

    • Origin:

      Russian, diminutive of Larissa or Larisa

    • Meaning:

      "citadel"

    • Description:

      This is an alternative to Laura or Lauren made romantic by Dr Zhivago, and badass by video-game heroine Lara Croft.
  5. Sara

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "princess"

    • Description:

      Sara, the streamlined form of Sarah, makes this ancient name feel more modern, but perhaps a bit lighter weight.
  6. Hana

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Hawaiian, Maori, Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "grace, work, glow, flower"

    • Description:

      Many things to many peoples: a flower name, also spelled Hanae, to the Japanese; a Czech and Polish short form of Johana; and an alternate form of the biblical name Hannah in the US. It also means "craft, work" in Hawaiian and "glow" in Maori.
  7. Lea

    • Origin:

      Variation of Lee or Leah

    • Meaning:

      "meadow; weary"

    • Description:

      While traditionally pronounced as a homonym for Lee, Glee actress Lea Michele pronounces her name like Leah, and it may also rhyme with Freya. Regardless of your preferred pronunciation, it's interesting to note that Lea has always charted in the US Top 1000, despite coming close to the bottom a few times, making it one of the girl names starting with L that both fits in and stands out.
  8. Emi

    • Origin:

      English, Slovene, or Japansese

    • Meaning:

      "rival; whole; beautiful favor, beautiful picture"

    • Description:

      As an English nickname, Emi can be short for anything beginning with (or containing) the popular "em" sound, such as Emily, Emilia, or maybe even Clementine.
  9. Muhammad

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "praiseworthy"

    • Description:

      There are over five hundred names for the Arab prophet who founded the Muslim religion, making it the most common boys' name in the world and explaining the Muslim adage, "If you have a hundred sons, name them all Muhammad."
  10. Jiulia

    • Description:

      Jiulia is a rare feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Julia or Giulia. The traditional Julia derives from Latin, meaning 'youthful' or 'Jove's child,' associated with Roman mythology. This alternative spelling Jiulia may have emerged from transliteration variations or creative adaptation. While not commonly found in standard naming records, Jiulia offers a unique twist on the classic, with the unexpected 'i' adding a distinctive touch. The name maintains the elegant, timeless quality of Julia while providing a more uncommon option. Its rarity means a Jiulia would likely stand out, though she might frequently need to correct misspellings of her name.