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
Talan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Nicknames-&-Popularity		Unisex	Warrior
Tameem		Boy	Complete; Perfect; Strong
Tanish		Boy	Ambition
Tanveer		Unisex	Enlightening; Blossoming; Illuminating; Flowering; Brave from body; Strong from body
Tao		Unisex	Large waves; The way; Path
Tarek		Boy	Visitor; Knocker at the door
Tavish		Boy	Twin; Strong; Energetic; Courageous
Tejveer:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-More		Boy	Glorious hero
Tenzin		Girl	Upholder of teachings
Thane-Name-Origin,-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Landowner; Warrior
Theeran		Unisex	Brave; Wielder of the arrow
Tiam		Unisex	Beloved
Tion		Girl	To excel; Victorious
Titas		Unisex	Title of honor
Tobiah		Boy	Yahweh is good
Tor		Boy	Thunder; King
Tremaine		Unisex	Stone settlement; Town built with stone
Tylor		Boy	Tiler of roofs
Tytus		Boy	Title of honor
Uchenna		Unisex	Wisdom of the father; Sense of the father
Valters		Boy	To rule; Army; Warrior
Veeraj		Boy	Sovereign; Mighty ruler
Venkata		Unisex	Sacred hill or mountain
Vernon		Boy	Land of alder trees
Vijay		Unisex	Victorious or triumphant
Vinay		Boy	Leading; Guidance; Modesty; Humility; Civility; Intellect
Vishaan		Boy	Horn; Tusk
Vyan		Boy	To breathe; Vital air
Vyom		Boy	Sky; Space; To fly or soar
Watson		Boy	Son of Watt; Power of the army
Wissam		Boy	Badge of honor; Medal; Decoration
Yannick-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God is gracious
Yasar		Boy	Lives; Inhabits; Wealth; Ease
Yaser		Boy	To be rich; To become easy
Yehoshua		Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Yonatan		Boy	Yahweh has given
Yordan		Boy	Descent; Flow down
Zacarias		Boy	Yahweh remembers
Zacharie		Unisex	Yahweh remembers
Zahran		Boy	Pure; Bright; Blossom; Bloom; Thrive; Shine brightly
Zamari		Unisex	To praise God
Zeph		Unisex	Yahweh has hidden
Zishan		Unisex	Princely; Honor; Moon; Magnificent; Violet; Coral
Zubayr		Boy	Strong and powerful
Zyon-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Heaven; Highest point
Zyron		Boy	Jewish homeland; Heaven; Place of the cow sheds; Well born
Aafia		Girl	Health; Freedom from illness; Well-being
Aafiya		Boy	Cure; Good health; Forgive; Free from illness
Aaniya		Girl	God has answered me; Favor; Grace; Lofty
Aaravi		Girl	Peaceful melody; Calm noise
Aashi		Girl	Blessing; God's grace
Aayla		Girl	Terebinth tree; Moonlight; Halo; Born of knowledge
Abrianna-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Elf ruler or king; Powerful elf; Might; Mother of many; High; Exalted; Noble
Adaora-Name:-2025-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Daughter of all
Addie-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Variants-Guide-For-2025		Unisex	Noble; Son of Adam
Adeeba		Girl	Courteous; Educated; Refined; Cultured
Adella:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Adrija		Girl	Daughter of the mountain; Epithet of Goddess Parvati; Woman from Hadria
Aerin		Girl	Exalted; High mountain; Ireland
Afifa		Girl	Chaste; Modest; Virtuous; Righteous
Aishani		Girl	Epithet of Goddess Durga
Aisla		Girl	Hailing from Ailsa Craig; Dream; Vision
Aitana-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-Guide-For-2025		Girl	A mountain range in Valencia; Spain; Dawning moon; Wise moon
Akua		Girl	A child who is born on a Wednesday
Alaynah		Girl	Little female bear; Wisdom; Knowledge; Harmony; Offering; Beautiful; Exalted; Precious; Child; Light
Albany		Girl	Gaelic form for Scotland; From Alba
Aleezah		Boy	Joyful; God is my oath
Aleisha		Girl	Exalted; Noble
Alexie		Girl	Defender of mankind; Defender; Helper
Aliha		Unisex	Respected; Noble; Exalted
Alizay		Girl	The beauty of light; Radiant; Joy; Wind
Amandine		Girl	Lovable and worthy of affection
Ambar		Boy	Sky; Garments; Amber; People; Nation
Amberley		Girl	A precious jewel
Ameila		Girl	One who works hard
Amel		Unisex	Hope; Inspiration
Amela-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Hope; Aspiration
Amerah		Girl	Princess; Tree top; High born girl; Leader
Amisha		Girl	Longing; Desire
Amity		Girl	Friendly; Harmony; To love; Affection; Favor
Analise-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Devoted to God; Favor; Grace; My God is an oath
Anara		Girl	Pomegranate
Anastasiya		Girl	Resurrection
Anisah-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Friend
Annaleigh		Girl	Favo; Grace; Clearing
Annamaria-Name-In-2025:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Nicknames		Girl	Graceful; Beloved; Drop of the sea; Favor; Chaste
Annayah:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Graceful; Blessed; Compassionate
Aradhana		Girl	Worship
Areya-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	Air; Melody; Noble
Armela		Girl	Bear prince
Asal		Girl	Honey
Asmin		Girl	Sky; A type of wildflower
Atara		Boy	Crowned
Athina:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Greek goddess of wisdom
Avaleigh		Girl	To Live; Breathe; Delicate; Meadow; Clearing
Aveen		Girl	Love; Transparent; Pure; To Breathe
Averie		Girl	Elf counsel; King; Rich
Avigail		Girl	My father is joy
Aviya		Boy	My father is Yahweh
Avnoor		Girl	Luminous; Radiant; Divine glow

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