Popular in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Zara has multiple origins, but most notably is a variation of Zahrah, a name derived from the Arabic zahrah, meaning "blooming flower." Zara can also be a diminutive of the Bulgarian name Zaharina, a feminine form of the Hebrew Zechariah. Today, Zara is heavily associated with the Spanish fast-fashion empire of the same name.

Popularized in the 1940s by Lana (born Judy) Turner, today Lana is synonymous with American singer-songwriter Lana Del Rey. Although it has been rising steadily since the early 2000s, Lana still sits in the popularity "sweet spot" – familiar, but not overused. Simple, sleek and seamlessly international, it makes a great choice.

In an epic poem, the personification of truth, beauty, and unity; this ancient name is popular in several European countries but less common in the US. The Oona spelling is slightly more popular but Una sleeker.

Similar in sound to the flower name Dahlia, this gentle but distinctive name, heard in many cultures, hits that Golden Mean between too popular and too unusual. In Lithuanian mythology, Dalia is a goddess of weaving and of fate.

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.

A name that's unknown in the US and Britain but is popular as a nature name in Finland. May also be known as a Hungarian variation of Amelia and a Spanish form of Wilhelmina.

Sharper and steelier than Martha, but with the same underused vintage appeal.

Hamza was the legendary uncle of the Prophet Muhammad, hero of The Hamzanama, the Story of Hamza.

Turkish and Bosnian form of the Arabic name Asma, with the powerful meaning of "supreme".

Amar is a masculine name found across India and Pakistan. It is popular in expatriate and diaspora communities, especially in Great Britain.

A great uncommon English-Arabic crossover choice, easily pronounceable internationally.

Originated as a nickname for Anastazija, but now is more popular as an independent name.

One of the best-known African names in the Western World because of the Somali-born model and wife of the late David Bowie.

Baby names that started off as diminutives -- Ena, Ita, Etta -- seem too insubstantial for a modern female.

One of those truly international names, with a similar feel to Roman, Arthur, and Artem, without the popularity, in the US at least. The name is in fact in the Top 50 in Armenia and Bosnia, while it also features in the UK Top 800.

Vedad is a masculine name with Bosnian and Arabic origins. The name carries meanings related to love, affection, and friendship, derived from Arabic roots. Popular primarily in Bosnia and Herzegovina and other parts of the Balkans with Muslim heritage, Vedad has historical significance while maintaining contemporary appeal. The name has a strong, distinctive sound with its two syllables and balanced consonant-vowel pattern. While not extensively used globally, it holds deep cultural significance within Bosnian communities and is occasionally found throughout the Middle East. Vedad represents qualities of loyalty, warmth, and strong personal connections, making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with both cultural depth and positive connotations.

This bold and straightforward name is a common variant of Tariq in Turkey and Bosnia and is used as an alternate spelling in Arabic-speaking countries.

Common form of Emma found in the Baltic and Slavic states.

A Quranic name especially popular in South Asia, it is also used across Europe, from Bosnia to France, from Spain to England. It appears in the Quran as the name of Maryam's (the Virgin Mary) father, and as the father of Moses, making it a counterpart to Hebrew Joachim or a variant of Hebrew Amran. The meaning of Imran isn't listed in the Quran, however, from its Hebrew roots, it could mean "exalted nation", or it could come from the Arabic word eimran meaning "prosperity".