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
Cedric		Boy	An invented name
Hayyan		Boy	Lively; Energetic
Abrar		Boy	Virtuous; Wise; Smart; Intelligent
Noor-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Divine light
Jase		Boy	Healer; The Lord is salvation
Noar-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Narrows; Small river; Light; Radiance
Noam-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations-&-Famous-People		Unisex	Pleasantness
Nishaan		Boy	The big emperor who commands the other rulers as well
Husayn		Boy	Handsome; Good; Beautiful
Neev		Boy	Groundwork; Elementary; Bright
Ihsaan		Unisex	Charity; Kindness
Ihsan		Unisex	Charity; Kindness
Ilya-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-The-Complete-Guide		Unisex	My God is Yahweh; Great; Glorious
Brook		Unisex	A small stream; Blessed; A person who lived near a brook; Swamp; Marsh
Imad		Boy	Pillar; Support; Mainstay
Carrick		Boy	Name of a town; Rocky place; Hound of the rock
Lyndon-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Trends		Boy	From the linden tree hill
Jaheim		Boy	Raised Up; Dignified
Lysander		Boy	A man who releases others
Mieszko		Boy	Glory of the sword
Burhan		Boy	Proof; An epithet of Prophet Muhammad
Micheal		Girl	Who is like God?
Daniil		Girl	God is a judge who rules
Majid		Boy	Magnificent; Glorious
Martim		Boy	A warlike individual
Daniels		Boy	God is my judge; Son of Daniel
Izaiah-Name:-Complete-Guide-In-2025		Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Malek		Boy	A king; Brown bull; Small
Rahima		Girl	Kind; Merciful; Compassionate; Tenderhearted
Soha		Girl	Forgotten; Overlooked; Young star; Hidden star of a constellation
Abbey		Boy	My father is joy
Silver		Girl	A precious metal; Silver; Of the woods
Sidra		Girl	Goddess of the stars; Lotus tree; Order
Aela		Girl	Angel; Messenger
Airah		Unisex	Noble; Respectful
Aiyanna		Girl	Eternal blossom; Everlasting bloom; Beautiful flower; Clear; Revelation; Going; Fountain; Downy-bearded
Ajooni-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Trends		Girl	Immortal; Without birth or death
Alessa-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Defender of mankind
Almira		Girl	Princess; Truthful; Noble; Famous
Sarrinah		Girl	A beautiful companion
Sanaa		Girl	Brilliance; Radiance; Splendour; Work of art; Shining light
Ariane		Girl	The holiest
Suraiya		Unisex	The Pleiades
Arizona-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	The good oak; Small spring; Arid zones
Ashlee		Girl	Ash tree clearing; Meadow of Ash trees; Of the Ash tree meadow
Aveline		Girl	Hazelnut; Nut
Chava-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	To breathe; To live
Roseanne		Girl	Graceful rose; Favored rose
Christiana-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Follower of Christ
Cianna		Girl	Ancient; Enduring one; Light; God is gracious
Cici		Girl	Blind
Clemency		Girl	Mercy; Gentleness
Danae		Girl	Mother of Perseus
Demelza		Boy	Fort of Maeldaf
Talulah		Girl	Leaping water; Town
Rhia		Girl	To flow; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Great queen; Young woman; Maiden
Ecaterina		Girl	Pure; Chaste
Reet		Boy	Custom; Tradition; Pearl
Razan		Girl	Vineyard; Harmony; Calm
Elizabete		Girl	Latvian form of Elizabeth; My God is abundance; My God has sworn
Ellouise-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Astrology-&-More		Girl	Famous warrior
Rahmah-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Mercy; Compassion
Elsbeth		Girl	God is my oath
Ena		Girl	Grain; Peace; Little fire; Gazelle
Erina		Girl	Ireland; Fairy; Starflower; Favor; Village; Greens; That one
Evana		Girl	God is gracious
Tayah		Unisex	Bond; Bandage
Fajar		Boy	Dawn; Morning; Daybreak
Phillipa		Girl	Lover of horses; A friend
Peaches-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Girl	Peach; Persian fruit
Gurbani		Unisex	Word of the Guru; Divine knowledge
Patrycja:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Girl	Nobleman
Opal		Girl	Jewel
Irha		Unisex	To make calm; To tranquilize
Ishani		Unisex	Ruling; Possessing
Ismah		Unisex	Protection
Zulaikha		Girl	Brilliant beauty; Bright and fair
Zola		Girl	Calm; Peaceful; Lump or mound of earth
Munira-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Bright; Shining
Nafisa		Girl	Precious; Valuable; Extremely desired; Something so good and valuable that people compete for it
Vaani		Unisex	Voice; Speech; Wish; Desire; Accustomed
Tola		Unisex	October; Flower
Keita		Unisex	Open; Begin; Jubilation; Respect; Honor
Yoana-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious
Xena		Girl	Hospitality; Foreigner; Guest
Libbie		Girl	My God is my oath
Zaira		Unisex	Brilliant; Bright; Shining; Splendor
Kianna		Girl	Ancient; Divine; Goddesslike; Essence
Maryann		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Favor; Grace
Melia		Girl	Ash tree; Honey
Mirabelle-Name-Meaning-And-History:-All-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Wonderful; Wondrous beauty; To admire
Venus		Unisex	Love; Sexual desire
Missy-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Bee; A young woman
Milah-Baby-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-5-Cute-Nicknames		Unisex	Dear; Gracious; Rival
Kiya		Girl	Mine; King; Cooing of bird
Dafydd		Boy	A beloved boy; Uncle
Kadir-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Capable; Mighty; Powerful
Mivaan		Boy	The rays of the sun; Sunrays of God
Daksh-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Son of Brahma
Jaime		Boy	Supplanter; One who follows; Holder of the heel

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