Luca, or its near-twin Lucas, is this year’s biggest boy name across the globe. It features in the top 10 here in the UK, the US, Espanol, Canada and Australia.
Old Testament names are also very popular for boys right now. Elijah and Levi have hit the top 10 here and in the US, while Noah is in prime position in the US, Canada, Brazil, Australia and the UK.
For girls, parents worldwide are still loving strong, melodic names ending in ‘a’. Olivia, Amelia and Sophia are all in favour across the globe. But if you’re after something a little more unusual, how about Helena, number one in Brazil, or Inaya, which is popular in India?
Names meaning light, sunshine or brightness are also big news for both boys and girls around the world. Kiara and Jiya are beautiful examples in the Indian top 10, Ravi is huge in Brazil, and Nora has reached the top 10 in Canada.
While some names are liked everywhere, others are uniquely beloved by their country. George only appears in the top 10 here in the UK for example, Hannah only features in the top 10 in Canada while Zoe is only in the Australian top 10.
So, whether you’re after a totally fresh naming idea, or reassurance that parents across the world love your favourite name, take a look at our top 10 lists:
Australia
Brazil
Canada
India
US
US (Spanish)
If you’re still looking for the perfect name you can also browse thousands of names in our baby name finder or view our lists of baby name ideas.
