You can’t name a baby ‘Sarah’ in Morocco: Some illegal baby names around the world, according to data

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — No matter how strange a word may seem, chances are at some point someone thought it would make a beautiful name for a baby.

And while you may shake your head and wonder what they were thinking when they decided to name their son “IMac,’’ they can’t do it in Australia. The name’s been banned there.

The journalism data site Stacker scoured hundreds of baby name databases and news releases to curate a list of names that are illegal somewhere in the world, along with explanations for why they’re banned.

Sometimes a little creativity leads to lovely, unique names, but sometimes thinking outside the box can lead to criminal consequences, Stacker found.

Still, not all laws make perfect sense, according to the data site.

Agreed. What’s wrong with the name “Sarah,” anyway?

Read on to find out some of the names that are banned in certain parts of the world and where they are prohibited, according to Stacker.

Adolf Hitler: Germany, Malaysia, Mexico and New Zealand. Name meaning: The name of the leader of Nazi Germany. Reason for ban: It’s offensive.

Akuma: Japan. Name meaning: Devil. Reason for ban: Japanese officials sought to protect a child from mockery.

Amir: Saudi Arabia. Name meaning: Prince. Reason for ban: Saudi Arabian citizens cannot name their children anything that relates to royalty.

Bonghead: Australia. Name meaning: One can only assume it means someone with a water pipe for a noggin. Reason for ban: It’s offensive.

Carolina: Iceland. Name meaning: A free person. Reason for ban: The Icelandic alphabet doesn’t include the letter “c.”

Cyanide: United Kingdom. Name meaning: A deadly poison. Reason for ban: The moniker might bring harm to the child in the future.

Facebook: Sonora, Mexico. Name meaning: The social media platform and website. Reason for ban: The Mexican state prohibits names “lacking in meaning.”

Gesher: Norway. Name meaning: Bridge. Reason for ban: It’s not on the Norwegian government’s list of approved names.

God: Victoria, Australia. Name meaning: An all-powerful being. Reason for ban: Several names explicitly tied to religion are banned.

Harry Potter: Sonora, Mexico. Name meaning: “Harry” comes from the German “Heri,” or “army,” but the name is more closely attributed to the fictional wizard and namesake of J.K. Rowling’s fantasy novels. Reason for ban: It could cause embarrassment and bullying.

III: California. Meaning: Three, or the third. Reason for ban: It’s inherently confusing.

Ikea: Australia. Name meaning: A chain of Swedish furniture superstores. Reason for ban: It’s not appropriate for a child’s name.

iMac: Australia. Name meaning: A desktop computer produced by Apple. Reason for ban: It’s an object, not a person’s name.

Linda: Saudi Arabia. Name meaning: Soft, tender; beautiful. Reason for ban: It’s foreign.

Lucía: California. Name meaning: Graceful light. Reason for ban: Accents and special characters aren’t permitted in California.

Lucifer: New Zealand. Name meaning: The devil. Reason for ban: It’s derogatory.

Malek: Saudi Arabia, Name meaning: King. Reason for ban: This title is reserved solely for royalty.

Messi: Rosario, Argentina. Name meaning: The last name of legendary soccer player Lionel Messi. Reason for ban: Last names can’t be used as first names.

Nutella: France. Name meaning: A popular chocolate-hazelnut spread. Reason for ban: It’s too similar to a well-known food.

Osama bin Laden: Germany. Name meaning: The name of the former leader of al-Qaeda. Reason for ban: It’s offensive.

Pluto: Denmark. Name meaning: Possibly the best-known dwarf planet in the universe. Reason for ban: It’s inappropriate.

Sarah: Morocco. Name meaning: Pure, happy; princess. Reason for ban: It’s not traditionally Moroccan.