This is thought to be due to the increasing global population of Muslims which grew from around 11 billion members worldwide in 1990 to over 16 billion in 2010.

Is jesus the most popular name in the world. The painting shows a beautiful woman on a swing with a smiling young man hiding behind the bushes on the left where he is watching her from the point. Jesus taught his followers. The name was ranked 581st for boys and 637th for girls in 2017.

There are 334021544 people in the United States of America. Jacob the Number 1 boys name in the US for over a decade is the name of one of the most important biblical patriarchs with the 12 tribes of Israel evolving from his 12 sons. Boys and girls names that are topping the charts across the globe Find out the most popular names given to babies in countries around the world Latest figures from our Bounty mums confirm that Oliver is still the most popular name given to boys in the UK and its female form Olivia is still top of the name choices for girls.

The other 27. Christianity is one of the greatest and the most pursued religion on the planet. And a common thread of all three is Jesus.

An estimated 150 million people worldwide are named Mohammad after the Islam prophet. Its also the name of KStews lady lover in The Happiest Season. In the Old Testament Jacob was the son of Isaac and Rebecca the twin brother of Esau and the husband of both Rachel and Leah.

Tamar was listed as the most popular for girls a name which has. Lined up single file the line would stretch around the Earth almost 7 times. Mohammed The Nations Secret Favorite Name while The Jerusalem Post Israels best-selling and most-read English daily opted for another.

Another fun name that works for either gender though traditionally its more feminine like Victoria and David Beckhams daughter. Christians are spread everywhere throughout the world and every network has their approaches to ask and offer praise to him. 42 million Britons see themselves as nominally Christian and there are 6 million who are actively practising.