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
Nye		Boy	Esteem; Dignity; Honor; At the river
Obaloluwa		Boy	God is the king
Olamide		Girl	My wealth has arrived
Olan-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Grand; Great; Enormous; Echo; Reflection
Olliver		Boy	Olive; Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious; Elf warrior
Oluwaseun		Unisex	Thanking God
Ozias		Boy	My power is Yahweh; Strength; Power; Salvation
Panagiotis		Girl	All holy
Panayiotis		Boy	All holy
Paramveer		Boy	A supreme person; Greatest hero and warrior
Pau		Boy	Peace; Little; Humble; Small
Perez		Boy	Burst; Breakthrough; Rock; Son of Pero, Pedro, or Peter; Divided
Pip-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Variations:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Friend or lover of horses
Pratham		Boy	First; Foremost
Quinten		Boy	Fifth
Quintin		Boy	Fifth
Raahim-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Boy	One who is compassionate; Kind
Radin-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Chivalrous man; Gentleman
Raffy-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	God has healed
Rahman		Boy	Gracious; Merciful; Lord
Ramiro		Boy	Great judge; Law; Wedge; Famous
Ranvir-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brave or courageous; Mighty Warrior; Hero of the battle
Rayden		Boy	Ray of light; Advice; Counselor; Wise protector; Little fire; Thunder
Rayn		Boy	Gate of heaven; Queen; Pure
Reuban		Boy	Behold the son
Rhylee-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-More		Girl	Rye clearing; One who dwells near the field of rye
Ritchie		Boy	Brave ruler
Romelle		Unisex	Roman woman
Romie		Unisex	Roman; Roman people; Famous type; sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Ronni		Girl	True image; Bringing victory
Rudolf		Boy	Famous wolf
Rudransh-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	A part of Lord Shiva; Formidable; The roarer; One who eradicates problems from the root
Rumi		Girl	Fasten; Flow; Beauty
Ryszard		Boy	One who is powerful as a ruler
Saalih		Boy	One of good nature
Salaar		Boy	Leader; Commander
Salahudeen		Boy	Righteousness of Faith
Salvatore		Boy	Savior; Rescuer; Deliverer
Samay		Boy	Modern; Daydream; Time; Moment
Samiullah		Boy	To listen to God
Samual		Boy	Name of God; God has heard
Sanad:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Boy	Support; Sturdy; Wall
Sanchez-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Son of Sancho; Holy; Saintly
Saran-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity,-&-More		Boy	Joy; Moon; Refuge; Sanctuary; Supporting
Serge		Boy	Servant
Shakur		Unisex	Thankful
Shamar		Boy	Ready for battle; Fennel; The pool; Beauty; To watch; To guard
Sharif-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Honest; Noble; Distinguished; Noble; Honorable
Shazil		Boy	King; Beauty; Loyalty
Sidharth-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Key-Insights		Boy	One who has accomplished a goal
Simcha		Unisex	Joy; Happiness
Sinan-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Spearhead; Arrowhead
Sky		Unisex	Cloud
Skye		Unisex	Cloud; Adventurous
Sonni		Unisex	Our son
Stefanos		Boy	A man who wears the crown
Suraj		Boy	Sun
Sven:-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Boy; Lad; Young man
Tahmeed		Boy	Praise; Glorify and thank Allah
Taksh		Unisex	To invent; Form in the mind
Talhah		Boy	One type of a tree
Tanaka		Unisex	We are good; We are blessed; Dweller in the rice fields; Middle
Tanay		Boy	Son; Belonging to one's family; Descendent; Steady moon
Tanvir		Boy	Strong; Enlightening; Illuminating; Flowering; Blossoming
Tarun-Name-Meaning-&-Pronunciation:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Young; Fresh
Tatum		Girl	Tata's homestead
Teejay		Unisex	Phonetic spelling of the initials TJ; Splendor of God
Teon		Boy	Loss or mischief
Tiarnan		Boy	Little lord
Tiberius		Boy	Of the Tiber
Timofey		Boy	Honoring God
Trae-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Three
Tristen		Boy	Sadness
Tyla		Unisex	Tiler of roofs; To praise or shine
Tyreece		Boy	Ardor; Enthusiasm
Tyron-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Land of Eoghan
Ubaidullah-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Servant of Allah; Follower of God
Vedansh		Boy	Part of the Vedas
Vihan-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Morning; Dawn
Viren		Boy	One who is the bravest; Leader of the heroes; Lord of warriors; Brave
Wael		Boy	Rescue; Refuge; Shelter
Wasif		Boy	One who praises
Westley-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	West woodland; West clearing
Wolfe		Boy	Wolf
Yacine		Boy	A chapter of the Quran
Yacob		Unisex	Supplanter; Holder of the heel; May God protect
Yaman		Boy	Goat; Intelligent; Efficient; Strong; Redoubtable; Stalwart
Yassine		Boy	36th chapter of the Quran
Yi		Unisex	Suitable; Harmony; Ceremony; Lustre; To laugh
Yoan		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Yug-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Linking or joining something together; Era; Generation; World
Zakari		Boy	God remembers
Zalan		Unisex	Zala river in Hungary
Zephan		Boy	Yahweh has hidden
Zuhaib		Boy	Piece of gold; Golden
Aayra		Girl	Intelligence; Happiness; River Saraswati
Abi		Boy	My father is joy; Owner
Adelle-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Complete-Guide-In-2025		Girl	Noble; Kind
Adiba		Girl	Cultured; Courteous; Refined; Educated; Scholar; Well-mannered
Adira		Girl	Strong; Majestic; Mighty; Powerful

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