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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Streamlined and succinct, Ema is a multicultural choice with wide-reaching appeal and versatility.

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.

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".

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".

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.

Kerim is a masculine name with Arabic and Turkish origins, derived from the word 'karim' meaning 'generous,' 'noble,' or 'honorable.' It's a variant of Karim, which is found throughout the Muslim world. In Turkish culture, where this spelling is particularly common, Kerim is appreciated for both its meaningful etymology and its connection to one of the attributes of Allah in Islam (Al-Karim, the Generous). The name has a strong, concise sound while carrying deeply positive connotations. Though not frequently used in Western countries, it has consistent usage in Turkey, parts of the Middle East, and among Muslim communities worldwide. Kerim offers the appeal of being recognizable yet distinctive in many Western contexts.

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

A Top 20 choice in Bosnia and Herzegovina, this is a handsome variant of Arabic Amin.

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

Arabic form of Aaron, featured in the tales of The Thousand and One Nights. The name Harun also appears several times in the Quran.

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.

A dynamic Arabic name with a strong meaning.