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Name Comparisons
Compare countries, popularity, rarity, meanings, and the names people most often ask to rank.
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Which country has the most Muhammads?
The answer might surprise you. It is not just about population size. It is about culture, religion and tradition.
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Which names are going extinct?
Many names that were once common are now rarely used. Some have even disappeared entirely.
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What is the #1 common name?
The #1 common name is not what many people expect. It is not a name from the English-speaking world.
Religious Names
Is Muhammad the most common name in the world?
The answer is yes. But the details are more interesting than you might think.
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What is the #1 rarest name in the world?
The #1 rarest name is not what most people expect. It is a name so unusual that it has become legendary.
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What is the rarest baby name ever?
The rarest baby name ever is so unusual that it became legendary. It is a name that pushed the boundaries of what is acceptable.
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What names are going extinct in 2026?
The names that are disappearing reflect changing trends and generational shifts.
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What's the rarest girl name ever?
The rarest girl name ever is a name so unusual that it has become legendary.
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The most common name can change depending on whether spelling variants are counted together.
Population size and percentage share can produce different ranking answers.
Rare-name questions often reveal more about data collection than about one definitive name.
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