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
Sitara		Girl	A star; The morning star
Sonam		Unisex	Virtuous; Good karma; Fortunate; Beautiful
Starla		Girl	Star
Taleah		Girl	Dew from God
Tallula		Girl	Leaping water
Tamar		Girl	Date palm; Palm tree
Tammy-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Girl	Date palm
Tanishka		Girl	Diamond
Tanith		Girl	Phoenician goddess of love, fertility, moon, and stars
Tansy		Girl	Immortal
Tasmia		Girl	To mention the name of Allah; Giving name
Teleri		Girl	Legendary daughter of Peul
Tigerlily-Name-Popularity-And-Meaning-In-2025:-Complete-Guide		Girl	A tiger lily flower
Timea		Girl	Cheerfulness; The good spirits; To honor
Tiwatope		Boy	Our situation is worthy of thanks
Treasure		Unisex	Money or jewels in store; Collection; Valuable
Umaira		Girl	Populous; Prosperous; Flourishing
Urwah		Boy	Support
Venice		Unisex	Italian place name; City of canals
Xenia		Girl	Hospitable; Foreigner; Guest
Yaren-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Close friend; Elegant; Refined; Benevolence; Kindness
Yousra-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Wealth; Ease
Zaha		Girl	Clear; Pure; Bright; Shining
Zareen		Unisex	Golden; Made of gold
Zarina-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-The-Ultimate-Guide		Unisex	Golden; Gold; Empress
Zeena		Girl	Life of Zeus; Zeus; Beauty; Adornment
Zemirah		Girl	My music; My song
Zeniyah-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Hospitality
Zina		Girl	Sky; Shine
Ziya		Unisex	Light; Glow
Zuha		Girl	Forenoon; Sacrifice; Immolate
Aakif		Boy	Focused; Devoted
Aamari		Unisex	One who lives a long life; One who builds
Aaqib		Boy	Successor; The follower of Allah; Follower
Aaraf		Boy	The knowledgeable one; Learned; Expert
Aaren		Boy	Exalted; Lofty; Inspired; High mountain; Light bringer
Aari		Boy	Mountain of strength
Aban-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Clear; Eloquent; Lucid; October
Abdulhamid		Boy	Servant of the praiseworthy
Abdulqadir		Boy	Servant of the capable
Abdulwahab		Boy	Servant of the all-giver
Abdurraheem		Boy	Merciful's servant
Abhinav		Boy	New; Modern; Fresh; Young; Innovative
Adel-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Noble; The supreme deity; Honest; Just
Adhrit		Boy	One who does not need any support, but supports others
Adiel-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Ornament of God; God passes by
Adnaan		Boy	Heaven; Paradise; Settler
Advit		Boy	Unique; Matchless
Aeden-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Little fire
Afan		Boy	Chaste; Modest; Pure; River
Aharon		Boy	Exalted; High mountain
Aiman		Girl	My moon; Right-handed; Blessed; Lucky
Ainsley		Girl	Hermitage wood; Solitary clearing
Ajai		Boy	The unconquerable; Invincible; Victory
Alexandr		Girl	Protector of mankind; Defender of men; Helper and defender of mankind
Alix		Girl	Nobleness; Nobility
Aliyan		Unisex	Exalted; Sublime
Alvi		Girl	White; Bright
Aly		Girl	The noble and exalted one
Amadou		Boy	Most commendable; Most praiseworthy
Amanuel-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	God is with us
Amed		Boy	One who is praised; Most commendable
Amias		Unisex	Loved; To love; Friend
Amr-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Pronunciation,-History-&-More		Boy	To live long; To thrive
Ander		Boy	Manly; Male; Virility; Brave; Defender of mankind
Aneesh		Boy	Supreme; Ultimate; Greatest authority; One who cannot be ruled over
Anirudh		Boy	Uncontrolled; Unrestrained; Without Obstacles; Ungovernable; Grandson of Lord Krishna
Arash		Boy	Bear
Araz		Unisex	Name of a river or mountain; Happiness
Arbi		Unisex	Arab
Areez-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Leader; Warrior
Aria		Girl	Song; Air; Melody
Arib		Boy	Brilliant; Clever; Intelligent
Aries		Boy	Ram
Arkadiusz-Name-Meaning-&-Pronunciation:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	From Arcadia
Arlow		Unisex	Barberry tree; Fortified hill
Arsen		Boy	Masculine; Virile; Brave
Arslan		Unisex	Lion; Absolute fearless; Gladiator; Brave
Asaf-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Trends		Boy	Collector; Gatherer
Ashby		Girl	Ash tree farm; From the ash tree farm
Ashdon-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-4-Cute-Nicknames		Boy	Town of ash trees; Hill of ash trees
Atanas		Boy	A person who is immortal
Auguste		Girl	Exalted; Venerable; To increase; Majestic
Avinash		Boy	Indestructible; Invincible; Cannot be conquered; Undefeatable
Avyukth		Unisex	One who is as clear as crystal;
Ayaansh		Boy	Ray of light; Part of parents; God's gift
Ayaaz		Boy	Cool breeze; Night breeze
Ayyash		Boy	Long-lived
Azim		Boy	Great; Magnificent; Perseverance
Bartholomew-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Son Of Talmai
Bastien		Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable
Bennet		Boy	Blessed
Benzion		Boy	Son of Zion
Beren		Boy	Strong; Smart
Bevan		Boy	Son of Evan
Blayke		Boy	Black; Pale
Bojidar		Boy	Variant transcription of Bozhidar, meaning divine gift.
Boran		Boy	Thunderstorm
Borislav		Boy	Battle glory
Bramwell		Boy	Broom; Bramble well; Raven's well

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