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
Mohsen		Boy	Beneficient
Muaad-Baby-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Protected; Guarded
Mubeen		Unisex	Clear; Evident; Prominent
Mudasir		Boy	Covered; Wrapped
Mudassir		Boy	Clothed or enveloped in garments; Covered; Enveloped
Munro		Unisex	From the mouth of the Roe river; Mountain in Scotland
Nadir		Boy	Rare; Scarce; Precious
Nash		Boy	At the ash tree; Cliff
Natas-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Variations		Boy	Christmas day; Born on Christmas day
Nevaan		Boy	The one who is spiritually holy
Nicola		Girl	Victory of the people
Nicolai		Boy	Victory of the people
Nolen		Boy	Famous; Loud; Champion
Ojas-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Vitality; Power; Physical strength
Ole		Boy	Ancestor's descendant
Omid		Boy	The one whose expectations are centered
Oswald		Boy	God's power; Mighty god
Oswin		Boy	God's friend
Paras		Boy	Stone which converts metal to precious gems
Parsa		Boy	A pious and chaste individual
Peregrine		Girl	Traveller; Wanderer; Foreign
Perseus		Boy	Son of Zeus; To destroy; Sacker of cities
Pierce		Boy	Rock; Stone; Son of Piers
Pinchas		Boy	The mouth of the serpent; Nubian
Praise		Unisex	Price; Worth
Priam		Boy	Redeemed; Beloved
Princeton		Boy	Prince town
Radvin		Unisex	Generous; Noble
Ramazan		Boy	Ninth month in muslim calendar; Parchedness; Scorching heat; Glowing
Ramone		Boy	Protected by the counsel; Counsel protection
Ramsay		Boy	Garlic Island
Raoul		Boy	Wise wolf; Red wolf; Wolf shield
Rapha		Unisex	God has healed
Raza-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Variations,-History,-&-Popularity		Boy	Contentment; Satisfaction
Rees		Boy	Enthusiasm; Ardour
Reeyan-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Trends		Unisex	Little king
Rei-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Your-Baby		Girl	Beautiful; Lovely; Bell; The tinkling of jade
Reiley		Unisex	Descendant of Raghailleach; Rye clearing; Rye meadow
Renz		Boy	A Laurel; From Laurentum; Award; Sign of victory
Revan		Boy	Flowing; Horse rider
Rhythm		Unisex	Measured flow; Symmetry; Arrangement
Riyansh-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Part of the divine
Rogue		Boy	Arrogant; Haughty; Excess; Exuberance
Rohail		Boy	A traveler; Passenger; Noble
Romain		Boy	A Roman man
Romano		Boy	A Roman
Romero		Boy	Pilgrim to Rome
Romey-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Trends		Unisex	Famous type; Sea of bitterness; Love
Roo		Boy	A medicinal herb; Like a scholar
Rorey		Boy	Red king
Rune		Boy	Secret; Happy
Rushi		Boy	Sage; Saint; Seeker of enlightenment; Scholar
Saahil		Girl	Shore; Bank; Seaside; Coast
Sabir-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Patient; Enduring person
Sahas-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation,-&-Popularity		Boy	Bravery; Adventure
Sajan		Boy	A beloved person; Kinsman
Samad-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Eternal; Boundless
Samer-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	To chat at night; Companion in evening talk
Sampson		Boy	Sun
Samyar		Unisex	Friend; Wealthy
San-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Moon; Mountain; Water spring; New; Ideal
Santana		Unisex	Saint Anne; Favor; Grace; Holy; Follower of Saint Anne
Saqib		Boy	The truthful; Something well-chosen; Piercing; Sharp; Keen; Insightful; Piercing star
Sarvesh-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-For-Your-Baby-Boy		Boy	Ruler of all
Sava		Boy	Old man; Granfather; Saint who was a trainer of young monks
Savva		Boy	Wise; Old man; Grandfather
Sebastiano		Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Seif		Boy	Sword
Senna		Girl	Brightness; Senna plant
Sennen		Unisex	Extremely; Exact
Shafin		Unisex	He who cures
Shahaan		Boy	King
Shahid-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Key-Insights		Boy	Witness; Beloved
Shahmeer		Boy	One who is very handsome; King-like; Beauty; End of a rope
Shahzad		Boy	Son of a king, Prince
Shahzain		Unisex	Brave; Good adornment; Skillful; Handsome King
Shaikh		Boy	Chief; Chieftain; Head
Shakir-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Essential-Insights		Boy	Thankful; Grateful
Shaquille-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History-And-5-Variations		Unisex	Handsome; Well-developed; Beautiful; Good looking
Sharvin		Unisex	Victory; Best archer; God of Love
Sheik		Unisex	Elder
Shiva		Girl	Benign; Auspicious; Charming; Eloquent
Shivai-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Lord Shiva
Shivan		Boy	Auspicious; Pure
Shiven		Boy	Lord Shiva
Shourya-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Courage; Bravery
Shulem		Unisex	Peaceful
Siam		Boy	Land of gold; Black; Dark; Blue; Thailand
Siddhant		Boy	Principle; Theory; Rule
Sohaib		Boy	Brownish-red hair; Brownish-red complexion
Solly		Boy	A peaceful feeling
Spike		Boy	Long nail
Sri		Girl	Diffusing light; Radiance; Beauty
Stanislav		Boy	He who is destined to become glorious and famous
Stephanos		Boy	Crown
Suhaib		Boy	A boy with red hair and complexion
Suhayl		Boy	One with no troubles
Sukhman		Unisex	Content heart; Happy soul
Suvan		Boy	Sun; Fire; Moonlight
Syrus-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity-Trends:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Throne; Lord; Young; Humiliator of the enemy; Sun; Like sun

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