Top 25+ Beautiful Baby Names That Celebrate Cultures Around the World

1) Aisha

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

A popular name in Arabic meaning “alive” or “living,” Aisha was also the name of the Prophet Muhammad’s wife. It's widely used in Muslim communities and embraced in African and Western cultures alike. It also has many spellings. For example, Ayesha, Iesha, and Ayisha.

2) Amara

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

In Igbo (Nigerian), Amara means “grace,” while in Latin, it can mean “bitter” or “eternal.” The name also appears in Sanskrit, where it means “immortal.”

3) Anaya

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

In Hebrew, Anaya means “God answered,” while in Sanskrit, it can mean “care” or “protection.” The name’s phonetic appeal makes it a favorite in many cultures.

4) Aria

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

Of Italian origin, Aria means “air” or “melody,” and in Hebrew, it can mean “lioness.” Its musical and nature-inspired meanings give it international appeal.

5) Dara

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

In Khmer, the Cambodian language, Dara means “star,” while in Hebrew it can mean “nugget of wisdom.” It’s also used in Irish as a variation of Darragh, meaning “oak tree.”

6) Elias

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

Elias is a Greek form of the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning “The Lord is my God.” It’s a common name in Christian, Jewish, and Muslim communities.

7) Emil

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

Derived from Latin Aemilius, meaning “rival,” Emil is widely used across Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, and Latin America. It has variations like Emilio and Emile.

8) Hana

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

In Japanese, Hana means “flower,” while in Arabic and Hebrew it means “happiness” and “grace” respectively. It’s a short, elegant name with timeless charm.

9) Idris

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

Idris appears in both Welsh and Islamic traditions. In Islam, it can mean “studious” and “smart”, while in Welsh, it can mean “fiery lord” or “ardent leader.”

10) Imani

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

A Swahili name meaning “faith,” Imani has deep cultural resonance in African and African American communities. It also aligns with spiritual and virtue-based naming traditions.

11) Ismail

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

Ismail is the Arabic form of Ishmael, meaning “God will hear.” It’s a significant name in both Islamic and Judeo-Christian traditions.

12) Kai

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

Kai has many meanings depending on the origin: in Hawaiian it means “sea,” in Japanese it can mean “ocean” or “forgiveness,” and in Scandinavian languages, it’s often a variation of Kaj.

13) Leila

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

In Arabic, Leila means “night” or “dark beauty,” and it also appears in Persian poetry. It’s been widely adopted in Western cultures as a romantic, lyrical name.

14) Lina

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

Lina has roots in Arabic (“tender” or “soft”), Chinese (“beautiful jade”), and Greek (“sunlight”). Its multicultural use makes it a versatile and graceful name.

15) Lucia

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

Meaning “light” in Latin, Lucia is popular in Spanish, Italian, and Scandinavian cultures. It’s often associated with Saint Lucia, celebrated in Nordic countries.

16) Malik

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

In Arabic, Malik means “king” or “sovereign.” It’s used in many Muslim-majority countries and has gained popularity in the U.S. and beyond.

17) Mira

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

In Sanskrit, Mira means “ocean” or “sea,” while in Slavic languages it means “peace.” It’s also the name of a devoted Hindu mystic-poet.

18) Nia

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

In Swahili, Nia means “purpose,” and it's also one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa. The name appears in Welsh as well, meaning “bright” or “radiant.”

19) Omar

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

Of Arabic origin, Omar means “flourishing” or “life.” It’s also found in Hebrew and has historical significance across Islamic and Jewish cultures.

20) Rafael

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

This name means “God has healed” in Hebrew. Rafael is common in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian-speaking countries and has biblical roots.

21) Rumi

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

Famous for the Persian poet Jalal ad-Din Rumi, the name means “beauty” or “flow” in Japanese and represents spiritual depth and creativity. Beyoncé named her youngest daughter this sweet name.

22) Sora

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

In Japanese, Sora means “sky,” while in Korean, it’s a given name that can mean “conch shell” or be purely phonetic. It’s airy and modern in tone.

23) Tariq

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

An Arabic name meaning “morning star” or “he who knocks at the door.” Tariq was also the name of a famed Muslim military leader who led the conquest of Iberia. It’s also a popular name within the African American community.

24) Zain

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

Zain (or Zayn) means “beauty” or “grace” in Arabic. It’s a sleek, modern-sounding name popular across the Middle East and South Asia.

25) Zara

1) Aisha, 2) Amara, 3) Anaya, 6) Elias, 9) Idris, 10) Imani, 11) Ismail, 13) Leila, 14) Lina, 15) Lucia, 16) Malik, 17) Mira, 19) Omar, 20) Rafael, 21) Rumi, 22) Sora, 23) Tariq, 24) Zain, 25) Zara

Zara has Arabic roots meaning “radiance” or “blooming flower,” and also appears as a Slavic and Hebrew variation of Sarah, meaning “princess.”

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