Top Baby Names In UK For 2018

Names loved and approved by parents in the UK.

In the olden days, parents often chose baby names from the Bible, like David (beloved) or Elizabeth (my God is an oath). And even though these names are still popular today, the top UK baby names in 2018 indicate that parents are also considering options without religious significance. In 2018, Oliver (olive tree planter) topped the list as the most popular boy’s name, while Olivia (olive tree) was the favorite for girls in the UK. This indicated that parents are willing to explore new and fresh names.

Royal names like Harry (home ruler), George (farmer), Isabella (pledged to God), and Charlotte (free man) were also popular as these names indicated elegance and nobility. At the same time, simple names such as Max (the greatest), Eva (Mother of life), Finley (fair warrior), and Millie (gentle strength) also found a place on the popularity chart as parents were attracted to their deep meaning and innocent charm. The list below consists of the most popular baby names in the UK, compiled by the Office for National Statistics (1). Have a look to find a trendy and meaningful name for your little one.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Shahrin		Girl	A month of the year
Shakti-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Boy	Power
Shanaz		Unisex	Pride of King
Shanie		Girl	She who believes that the God is gracious
Shara-Name-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Numerology:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	The plains; A fertile plain
Shari		Boy	Plain; Darling; From the plain of Sharon
Sharlotte		Girl	Free man; Army
Sharvi		Boy	Divine
Shawna-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Unisex	God is gracious
Shazia		Girl	Rare; Unusual; Fragrant; Princess
Sheena		Unisex	God is gracious; Wise
Shereen		Unisex	Sweet; Gentle; Delicate
Sheva		Unisex	Daughter of Oath
Sheza		Girl	Luminosity; Spendor; Virtue
Shianne:-Key-Insights-On-Pronunciation,-Numerology,-And-Trends		Unisex	Red speakers; Favor; Grace
Shireen		Girl	Sweet
Shivanya		Girl	Limitless like Lord Shiva
Shreshta		Boy	Lord Vishnu; Excellent; Best
Shrinika		Girl	Lotus in the heart of Lord Vishnu; Goddess Lakshmi; Night
Shruti		Girl	Expert in Vedas; Hearing
Shylo		Unisex	Tranquil
Sibylle		Girl	Prophetess
Sifat		Boy	Attitude
Silvana		Girl	Of the woods
Siman		Boy	Hearing; Two souls
Siomha		Girl	Good peace; Good fairy mound
Siona		Unisex	A Jewish homeland; Heaven
Siri		Unisex	Beautiful victory; Beloved victory
Sita		Girl	Furrow; Wife of Lord Rama
Siti		Girl	Furrow
Solene		Girl	With solemnity; Religious
Solomiya:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Peace
Sommer		Girl	Summer
Soumaya-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Pronunciation		Girl	High above
Sreya-Name-Meaning:-Your-Complete-Guide-To-This-Sanskrit-Name		Girl	Best woman of great beauty and excellence
Srinika		Unisex	Wind; Thunderbolt; Goddess Lakshmi
Srishti		Boy	Nature; Creation; Universe
Stevi		Unisex	Crowned; Garlanded; Wealth; Cross
Stina		Girl	She is a good Christian
Su-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-Cultural-Insights		Unisex	Water; Plain; Simple; Pleasant; Rose; Prize; Second earthly branch; Era
Success		Unisex	Accomplishment of an aim or purpose
Sultana		Girl	Ruler; King
Sunday		Unisex	Day of the Sun; Sun's day
Surraya		Girl	Cluster of stars; The Pleiades
Surveen:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-Trends-&-Name-Variations		Girl	God gifted
Susanne		Girl	Lily; Lotus; Rose
Sylwia		Girl	A lady of the woods or forest
Taegan		Unisex	Attractive; Beautiful; Darling
Tahiyah		Girl	Polite word; Sign of welcoming someone
Tahnee-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Light brown; Surf; Wave
Taisia-Name-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Bandage
Taleigha		Girl	To cut
Tallis		Girl	Forehead
Tameka		Unisex	One who is perfect
Tamera		Girl	Date palm
Tamika		Unisex	One who is perfect
Tamina		Girl	Lord; Master; Thought
Tanisi-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Goddess Durga; Fairy queen; Serpent lady
Tanvika		Unisex	Beautiful; Goddess Durga
Taqiyya		Girl	Fear of god
Taraji		Girl	To hope; To wish for
Tarini		Girl	The saving Goddess; She who frees
Tayana		Girl	Follower of Christ; A Christian; Tailor
Taylah-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity		Girl	To cut
Taysia		Girl	Woman from Asia
Tayyaba		Girl	Chaste; Generous; Good-natured
Tazkia		Girl	Special; Unique
Tazmeen-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity-Trends:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	One with great habits and nature
Tehila		Girl	To praise or shine; Glory; Song; Hymn
Terra		Unisex	Elevated place; Earth
Teyana		Girl	A Christian; To Anoint; Useful; Good
Thandie		Girl	The loving one
Thanvi		Unisex	Goddess Durga
Thirza-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Girl	Sweet-natured; Favorable
Tiani-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Follower of Christ
Tiwalade		Boy	The crown is ours
Tiyana		Girl	A Christian
Toleen		Girl	Light around the moon; Flower
Tonia		Unisex	Priceless; Praiseworthy
Tooba		Girl	Better; Best; More pleasant
Tove		Girl	Beautiful Thor, Thunder; Beloved
Tuesday		Unisex	Day of the week named after the Norse God of war, Tyr
Tulip		Girl	Tulip flower; Turban
Tulisa-Name-Meaning:-23-Unique-Insights		Girl	Light
Tyana-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Meaning		Unisex	Fairy queen; Follower of Christ; Anointed
Tziporah		Girl	Bird
Uliana		Girl	Soft-haired
Ulyana		Girl	Downy-bearded
Umi		Unisex	Sea; Ocean; Mother
Umrah		Unisex	To visit a populated place
Urja-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Complete-Guide		Girl	Energy; Vigor; Strength
Uswa		Unisex	Example; Sample
Uswah		Girl	Example; Sample
Valery		Unisex	Strong
Vania-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God is gracious
Vanshika		Girl	Lineage; Flute; Forest
Varnika		Girl	Color; Pure; Writer
Varvara		Girl	Foreign; Bulgarian form of Barbara
Vasiliki		Girl	Queen
Vayda-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History---Complete-Guide		Unisex	High cliff; Snow-capped; Promise; Knowledge; Rule; Ruler

When you look at the list of top UK baby names in 2018, you might feel overwhelmed by the several options. To make the selection easy, start by determining the meaning you want your child’s name to convey. Then focus on the names that match the meaning. Shortlist your favorites, and then choose the one that feels right for your little one. No matter which name you pick, it will always hold a special place in your heart.

Infographic: Popular Nature-inspired Girl Names In The UK

Nature’s freshness can make a person feel calm and rejuvenated. The natural world can help lift your spirits and inspire creativity. That’s why many cultures choose baby names that are connected to nature, and the UK is no different. Take a look at the infographic below for a glimpse of the most popular nature-inspired baby girl names in the country.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team