Female and male names most popular from last year : Maldives.

Arabic origin name meaning 'pure' or 'clear', also associated with boats/ships, popular among Muslims & notable figures like Pakistani singer Safina Husain & Maldivian swimmer Safina Umar.

Meet Afaan, an Arabic origin name meaning 'independent' or 'self-sufficient', carrying historic strength & resilience.

Arabic given name derived from "mahal," meaning palace or royal residence. It has been historically associated with royalty and nobility in Islamic culture, having been used for daughters born into royal families or those closely connected to the court. Notable figures bearing this name include Queen Mahal of the Maldives and Mahal I, founder of the Ottoman dynasty in Turkey. Today, Mahal is still used among families with Islamic or Middle Eastern heritage and has gained worldwide popularity due to its unique sound and regal connotations.