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
Indigo-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	The dye from India
Kael		Boy	Slender; Narrow
Kaleem		Boy	Speaker
Farhaan		Boy	A merry man
Hakim		Boy	Wise; Prudent; Judicious; Ruler
Corbin		Boy	Raven; Person with dark hair
Terrence		Unisex	To prompt; Smooth; Soft
Tharun		Boy	Young; Gentle; Connection
Rihaan		Boy	Good scent; Fragrance; Basil
Mohid		Boy	Believer in one God
Moiz		Boy	Comforter; Someone who commands respect
Benson		Boy	Son of Benedict; Blessed
Yann		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Brodi		Boy	Ditch; Mire
Riyaan		Boy	Little king; Heaven's door
Benaiah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Yahweh has built
Aylan		Unisex	Openness; Space; Square
Aaban		Boy	Name of an angel; Clear; Eloquent; Lucid; Waters
Rakan		Girl	Dignity; Nobility
Grzegorz		Boy	Watchful; Alert
Akiva		Unisex	Grasp by the heel; Protect; Supplanter
Mubarak-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Blessed; Fortunate; Lucky
Teilo		Boy	Many lords; Saintly
Griffith		Boy	Lord; Prince
Roberts		Boy	Son of Robert; Bright fame; Bright in counsel
Akos		Boy	White falcon; Of the Lord
Varun		Boy	To surround; God of water and the oceans
Kalel		Boy	The voice of God
Vito		Boy	Life; Lord of the world; Master of peace
Vicente		Boy	Conquering
Romaan		Unisex	Roman
Michele-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Who is like God?
Jody		Unisex	Praised; God will add; He will add
Elan		Boy	Oak tree; Torch; Light; Beautiful orchid
Yameen		Boy	Right hand; On the right; Blessed; Power
Ahnaf		Boy	Straight path; Upright; One of the narrators of Hadith; Club footed
Dax		Boy	Name of a town in France; Leader; Badger
Hanzala		Unisex	Pond; Water
Saint		Boy	Holy; Saintly
Corban		Boy	A raven
Lucky-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Trends		Boy	Fortunate; Successful
Camron		Boy	One who has a crooked nose
Corben		Boy	A raven
Micaiah		Boy	Who is like Yahweh?
Alban		Boy	White; From Alba
Efraim		Boy	Fruitful
Philippos		Boy	A friend of horses
Eron		Boy	Enlightened; Mountain of strength; High mountain; Exalted
Burhanuddin:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Proof of the religion
Tian		Unisex	Sweet; Sky; Calm; Quiet; Tranquil; Peaceful; Add; Increase
Conall-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variations		Boy	Hound ruler; Wolf ruler
Mehtab		Unisex	Moonlight or moonbeam
Sage		Unisex	Type of herb; Wise person
Aahan		Boy	Day; First ray of light
Donte-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Enduring; Hard
Rafal		Boy	God heals
Ryaan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Little king
Mazin:-Meaning,-History,-Popularity,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Rain clouds
Maxton		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Jesiah		Boy	Yahweh gives
Khai		Boy	Crowned; Royalty; Ocean
Ignatius		Unisex	Fire; Fiery
Rylie		Girl	Courageous; Rye clearing
Koben-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Shed; Hut
Maximilien		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Jessie		Girl	To behold; God is gracious; Gift
Mate		Boy	God's gift
Danish		Boy	Learning; Knowledge
Quade-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Evil; False; Mud; Refuse; Son of Uaid; Power of the army
Kain		Unisex	Spear; Acquired; Archaic; Clear water
Matty-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Gift of Yahweh; Gift of God
Harlyn-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Gender-Neutral-Charm		Boy	Hare land; Facing a pool; At a lake
Quinlan		Unisex	Handsome form
Safwaan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Girl	Stone; Rock; Bright and clear day; Pure; Clean
Murray		Unisex	Seaside settlement; Seashore; Coast; Descendant of the follower of Virgin Mary; Pleasant
Atiya		Boy	Gift; Sky
Rea		Girl	Flowing; Ground; Beautiful; Wise; Sound of jewels; Bow; Jasmine
Milani		Girl	Middle of the plain; Black; Dark
Arianne-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Complete-Guide		Girl	Most holy; Silver
Safina		Unisex	A vessel; Ark; A collection of essays and poems
Umamah		Unisex	Little mother
Alyza		Girl	Joy; Happiness; Joyful; Noble; Exalted
Amaani-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Wish; Hope; Fancy
Arwaa		Girl	Softness; Lightness
Minnah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Love; Will helmet; Desire to protect; Gift from Allah
Margarita		Girl	Pearl; Daisy
Arsema		Girl	Myrtle
Miesha-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Life; Strawberry; Gauze; Thin silk; Sand; Livelihood; Living
Anfal		Girl	Spoils of war; Earning; Savings; Wealth; Opulence
Amima		Girl	The Prophet's granddaughter
Aphra		Girl	Dust
Salome		Girl	Peace
Anah		Girl	Answer; Task; Affliction; Song
Ariba		Unisex	Clever; Intelligent; Brilliant
Sehrish		Girl	The Sunrise; Dawn
Ariela-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Your-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Lioness of God
Suhana		Girl	Pleasant; Beautiful; Charming; Likeable
Avalyn-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Complete-Guide		Girl	Bird; To live; To breathe; Sound; Voice
Sahasra		Girl	Thousand; Infinite
Malgorzata		Girl	Pearl; Chicken; Cluster of flowers; Daughter of light

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