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
Shoshana-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Lily; Lotus
Anvi		Girl	To be guided by; Name of Goddess Parvati
Mckayla		Girl	Who is like God?
Anouk		Girl	Favor; Grace
Maliah		Girl	Beloved; Love
Esmie		Unisex	Esteemed; Loved
Shriya		Girl	Prosperity; Happiness
Humairah		Girl	Dark red color
Antonella		Girl	Priceless; First born; Flower
Laraib		Boy	Undoubtedly; Faultless; Not suspicious
Kealan		Unisex	Slender
Rene		Boy	Reborn
Azan		Boy	A call for prayer
Zenon-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Shine; Sky
Niyam		Girl	Order; Discipline; Restraint of mind; Ethical rules
Kalvin		Boy	Little bald one
Azeem		Boy	Protector; Defender; Great; Magnificent
Steve		Unisex	Crown; Wreath; Victorious
Maksym		Boy	The greatest
Wallace-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	A Welshman; A Celt
Suhaan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-More:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Pleasant; Beautiful; Charming; Likeable
Duarte		Boy	Rich guard
Bohdi		Unisex	Enlightenment in Buddhism
Flavius		Girl	Blond or light-haired; Golden-haired
Nooh-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Pronunciation		Boy	Rest; Repose
Nikolaos		Boy	Victory of the people
Maks		Boy	The greatest
Flint		Girl	Flintstone; Hard quartz stone; Stream
Sohan		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Good-looking; Beautiful; Handsome; Charming; Forgotten; Lost; Neglected
Vladislav-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Glorious rule
Jabir:-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity---A-Complete-Guide		Boy	One who comforts; One who consoles; Consoler
Sohail		Boy	Level; Even; Star
Mani		Boy	A jewel; Moon; God is with us
Braden		Boy	Broad valley; Brave; Salmon
Izyan		Unisex	Wise
Ameen-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-in-2025:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Honest; Faithful; Truthful
Siyam		Boy	Fasting; Abstaining
Oak		Boy	Oak tree; Someone who lived near an oak tree
Finnbar		Girl	A person with fair (blond) hair
Heston		Boy	One who came from Heston; Farmstead; Settlement; Brushwood
Nicolo		Girl	People's victory; People's champion
Bailee		Boy	Bailiff
Artin		Boy	Resurrection; Righteous; Pure; Holy
Izak		Unisex	Laughter; He will laugh
Aayansh		Boy	Sun; Part; Fraction
Weston-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-2025-Popularity-Trends		Boy	From the western town
Dre-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-and-Complete-Guide		Boy	Manly; Masculine
Abhiram		Boy	Lovely; Pleasing
Suliman		Boy	Peace; Man of peace
Olli		Boy	Ancestor's descendant; Olive; Olive tree; All guard
Kameel		Boy	Perfect
Archy		Boy	Genuinely bold; Truly brave
Alvie		Boy	Noble friend; Elf friend
JJ-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Complete-Guide		Unisex	To come
Eris		Girl	Strife; Discord
Leone-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lion; Lioness
Zeus		Unisex	Sky father
Kairan		Unisex	A beam of light; Ray of hope
Haziq-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-More:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Skillful; Intelligent; Capable
Zeyad-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Abundance; Growth; Generous; Greater
Willem		Unisex	Will helmet; Resolute protector
Markas		Boy	Male
Ori-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	My light
Barclay		Boy	Meadow of the Birch tree; Birch woodland
Allen-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Variations:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Handsome; Little rock
Orrin		Boy	Tan; Greyish brown
Shai		Boy	Gift
Arsh		Boy	Truthfulness; Divine; Heavenly; Hero; Pure; Bright; Sage
Zaeem		Boy	Leader; Chief
Elyon		Girl	The high one; Upper; Top; Hebrew God
Jiyan		Unisex	Life; Wisdom; Beautiful
Keith-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Wood; From the battleground
Nazim-Name-Meaning:-Complete-History,-Variations-And-Popularity		Boy	Organizer; Poet
Cal-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Bald
Haydar-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Boy	Lion
Ossian		Boy	Fawn; a trusted and happy individual
Loris		Girl	Laurel; From Laurentum
Adham		Boy	Black; Dark; Formed of Earth; Son of the red earth
Bleddyn		Boy	Wolf Hero
Bastian		Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable
Nathanial		Boy	God has given; Gift of God
Jolyon		Boy	Youthful; Soft-haired
Aramis		Boy	Fictional swordsman; Lion; From Aramtis; Valley
Param		Boy	First; The highest; Blue; Green
Zacharias		Boy	God remembers
Baylee-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Bailiff; Administrator
Zia-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Sweat; Swelling; Shine; Splendor; Light; Glow
Lowell-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Little wolf
Grzegorz		Boy	Watchful; Alert
Akos		Boy	White falcon; Of the Lord
Roberts		Boy	Son of Robert; Bright fame; Bright in counsel
Griffith		Boy	Lord; Prince
Teilo		Boy	Many lords; Saintly
Mubarak-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Blessed; Fortunate; Lucky
Akiva		Unisex	Grasp by the heel; Protect; Supplanter
Aylan		Unisex	Openness; Space; Square
Riyaan		Boy	Little king; Heaven's door
Benaiah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Yahweh has built
Varun		Boy	To surround; God of water and the oceans
Aaban		Boy	Name of an angel; Clear; Eloquent; Lucid; Waters

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