Parents around the world and in the U.S. have long debated what makes a name “popular.” A recent study done by NameKun analyzing 139 countries revealed which names dominate the international stage, while U.S. Social Security data provides a window into the most commonly chosen American names.

Globally, Maria leads the list of female names, appearing in 114 countries and ranking among the top 10 in 36 nations, according to NameKun . Other favorites include Sarah, Laura, Sara and Anna. The shortest name in the top 100 is Ana, while Stephanie is the longest.

For males, David tops the international list, used in 113 countries and reaching the top 10 in 59, followed by Daniel, Alex, Michael and John. Names like Ali are the shortest, and Christian the longest.

Naming experts at NameKun.co

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