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
Chay		Unisex	Man; Army; Fairy tale
Marvin		Boy	Famous friend; Sea friend; Bone marrow; Eminent; Noble; Wish; Desire; Young goat or kid
Henryk		Boy	Lord of the house
Rami		Boy	Shooter; To be ambitious; Counsel; Protection; To come; Sheep; Night; Exalted; Mercy
Ralf		Boy	Wolf counsel; Advice
Kailan		Girl	Keeper of keys; Pure; Mighty warrior; Slender
Rajveer		Boy	Brave king; The hero of the land; Kingdom's hero
Zaviyar		Boy	Visitor; Pilgrim; The new house
Amrit		Boy	Immortality
Jedidiah		Boy	Beloved; Friend; Beloved of Yahweh; Praise of Yahweh
Mattias		Boy	God's gift
Tai		Unisex	Very; Extreme; Talent; Ability; Tide; Large; Calm; Abandon; Enduring
Kaeden		Boy	Fighter
Tamim		Boy	Strong
Raef-Name:-Key-Insights-On-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Variations		Unisex	Kind; Gentle; Compassionate; Soft-hearted
Mayson		Boy	Stoneworker
Ash		Boy	From the ash tree clearing
Nasir		Boy	Helper; Protector of religion; Defender of the faith; Friend; The one who gives victory
Harlo-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Rock; Heap of stones
Aymen		Girl	Blessed; Lucky; Right-handed
Kohan-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Beloved; Old; Priest
Zen-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-For-New-Parents		Unisex	Absorption; Meditative state
Kezia		Girl	Cassia tree; Sweet-scented spice; Cinnamon bark; Restored to the strength of God
Scarlette		Unisex	Red
Akshara		Girl	Letter; Syllable; Sound; Unalterable; Imperishable; One of many names of Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma, and Lord Shiva
Kenza		Girl	Treasure; Intelligent; Wise
Christabel		Girl	Follower of Lord Jesus; Beautiful
Gemma		Girl	Jewel; Precious stone; Gem
Celina		Girl	Heavenly
Kelsie		Girl	Ship's victory; Fierce island
Mannat		Girl	Wish or a vow to a deity; Grace; Favor; Praise
Meher		Unisex	Benevolence; Friendship; Kindness; Love; Oath
Taliah		Girl	Dew from God
Irina		Girl	Peace
Sarina		Girl	Princess; One who laughs; Serene
Aaria		Unisex	Song; Melody
Aneesa		Girl	Friendly; Friend
Olympia		Girl	From Olympus; Mount Olympus
Polina		Girl	Little; Humble; Strength; Father lion
Fatma		Girl	To abstain
Alison		Girl	Noble kind or type
Aaiza		Unisex	Substitute; God's gift; Respectful; Charming
Mariyam		Girl	Beloved; Rebellious; Bitter
Hadia		Girl	Leader; Guide
Melek-Name:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Angel
June-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Boy	Born in June; Young
Evelynn		Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Nabiha		Girl	Righteous; Noble; Clever; Intelligent; Sharp-eyed
Ilyana		Girl	Sun ray; Kindness; Gentleness; My God is Yahweh
Sumayya		Girl	High above
Safah		Unisex	Pure
Elissia		Girl	My God is an oath
Estera		Girl	Star; Evening star
Jodie		Unisex	Jewish woman; Woman from Judea; Praised; He will add
Ramona		Girl	Wise protector; Advice; Counsel
Mysha		Girl	Happy for entire life
Sierra-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Your-Baby		Unisex	Mountain range
Adalynn		Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Theresa		Unisex	To harvest; Summer
Rahela		Girl	One who is on the journey
Elyse		Girl	God is my oath
Umme		Unisex	Mother of sons
Emme		Girl	Whole; Great
Emmi		Girl	Rival; Whole; Great
Holden		Boy	Hollow valley
Bronson		Boy	Son of Brown; Son of the dark-skinned
Constantin		Boy	Steadfast; Reliable and trustworthy
Ziyad		Boy	To increase; Growth; Abundance
Nayan		Boy	Eyes
Trevor-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Its-Origin-&-History		Unisex	From the large village; Crossing; Cautious
Bo		Girl	To live; Exist; Reside; Wave
Torin-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-History,-&-Popularity		Boy	Chief; Holding fast
Bligh		Boy	To gaze; Descendant of Blighe; Wolf; Joyous
Tomi		Unisex	Twin; Wealth; Abundance; Capital; Beautiful
Timotei		Boy	A person who honors God
Henrique		Boy	Home leader
Dwayne		Boy	Dark; Black; Little dark one
Arhaan		Boy	Worship; Homage; Respect; Ruler
Jermaine		Unisex	Brother
Dimitri		Boy	Earth lover; Follower of Demeter
Oakleigh-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Unisex	From the oak meadow; Meadow of oak trees
Nyle		Boy	Champion or hero; Fury or passion; Cloud
Pranav-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Phonic sound for sacred syllable Om
Menachem		Boy	Comforter
Kyson		Boy	Son of Ky; Firebrand
Dayton		Unisex	Ditch town
Augustas		Boy	Exalted, Venerable, To increase
Jadon-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origins-&-Popularity		Boy	Thankful; God has heard; He will judge
Romario		Boy	Famous wedge; Famous law
Fintan		Boy	White fire; White ancient
Kaiyan		Unisex	King; Foundation; Earth
Muadh		Girl	Protected; Guarded; The one who will lead the scholars into Paradise
Akshay		Boy	Immortal; Eternal; Imperishable
Wil		Unisex	Desire; Will; Protection
Nali		Unisex	Good; Beautiful
Rayhaan-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know-For-2025		Boy	A sweet-smelling flower that brings comfort
Aslan		Boy	Lion
Riyad		Boy	Land with beautiful grass and flowers; Meadows; Gardens
Reiss		Unisex	Ardour; Enthusiasm
Lars-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	From Laurentum; Crowned with laurel

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