Mohammad is the most popular name in the world, with an estimated 150 million people named after the prophet of Islam. The name is popular even in countries where Islam is not the main religion. Other popular names include Ravi among engineers, Billy among law enforcement, and variations of Emily among girls in various countries. John has over 85 alternative spellings and nicknames.
The most popular name in the world is Mohammad, according to 2013 results. An estimated 150 million people around the world are called Mohammed, after the prophet of Islam. This is thought to be due to the growing global population of Muslims, which has grown from an estimated 1.1 billion members worldwide in 1990 to over 1.6 billion in 2010. The name is also popular in countries where Islam is not the main religion. For example, in 2010, Mohammad was reportedly the most popular name for baby boys in the UK and some areas of France. A 2013 survey of small business owners in Milan also found that Mohammad was the most popular name for adults in the segment surveyed.
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The most common name among engineers worldwide is Ravi, while those in law enforcement are more likely to be called Billy.
The name John has over 85 alternative spellings and related nicknames.
Variations of the name Emily are in the top 10 most popular girl names in a range of countries including the United States, Canada, England, Scotland, Australia, Chile and Norway.
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