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
Inesh		Boy	King of the kings; Prime lord; Master
Isaias		Boy	God saves; Yahweh is salvation
Ishak-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-And-Variations		Boy	He who laughs, God will laugh
Izan		Unisex	Strong; Enduring; Obedient
Izayah-Name-Insights:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Izrael		Unisex	God contends
Jaafar		Boy	Stream
Jaan		Boy	God is gracious; Life; From Hadria
Jahangir-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Variations-&-More		Boy	Conqueror of the world
Jaidan		Boy	Thankful; He will judge
Jaideep		Boy	Victory to the light; Victory to the brightness and radiance of a flame
Jaidon		Boy	Thankful; He will judge
Jamel		Boy	To be beautiful; He who possesses great looks
Jamian		Boy	Supplanter; Holder of the heel; To tame
Janis		Boy	God is gracious
Jarell		Boy	Spear ruler; Spear hill
Jasim		Boy	Strong; Great; Famous
Javed-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	One who is alive; Eternal; Immortal
Jawaad		Boy	One who is open-handed; Generous
Jazz		Unisex	Energy; Liveliness; Gift from God
Jedediah		Boy	Friend of God; Beloved to the lord
Jenil		Boy	Victorious God Swaminarayan; Victory of blue
Jeremie		Boy	Same as Jeremy
Jessy-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-3-Key-Insights		Unisex	God beholds; Gift; God is gracious; He sees
Jesus		Boy	The Christian God; To save; Yahweh is salvation
Jin		Boy	Gold; Compassionate
Jireh		Unisex	The Lord sees; The Lord will provide
Jiyansh		Boy	Knowledge; Life
Johnnie		Girl	God is gracious
Jolan		Girl	Good girl; Violet blossom
Jonathon		Boy	Gift of God
Joni		Unisex	God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious
Jordy-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Explained		Boy	Flowing down; Farmer
Julio		Boy	Sacred to Jupiter; Youthful; Downy-bearded
Kabeer-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Trends---Complete-Guide		Boy	Great; Powerful; Leader
Kahlil		Boy	Friend
Kailo-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Narrow spit of land
Kainan		Boy	To acquire; Possession
Kalin		Boy	Slender; Pure; Viburnum tree
Kamden		Boy	Enclosed valley; One from the crooked valley
Karel		Boy	Strong; Manly; Masculine; Army
Kaseem		Boy	To share goods; To divide goods; Distributor
Kasen		Girl	Calf; An enclosure of calves; Flower fan
Kashan-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Kettle; Cauldron; The town of the Kasian people
Kassian		Unisex	Of Cassian; Cinnamon; Hollow; Vain
Kassim		Boy	One who divides goods among his people
Kaven-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Intend; Courage; Strength and bravery
Kavi		Boy	Wise man; Sage; Poet
Kayde		Unisex	Round; Each of the two; Pure
Kaziah		Unisex	Cinnamon; Sweet-scented spice; Cassia
Kazimierz		Boy	To destroy the peace and the world
Kean-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Battle
Keerat		Boy	Fame; Distinction; Recognition; Eminence; Sing God's praises or glory
Kegan		Boy	Fire
Kei		Unisex	Intelligent; Congratulate; Gemstone
Keian		Boy	Acquired
Kelyn-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-|-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Holly
Kendal		Girl	Kent river valley
Keo		Unisex	He will add; Gem; Jewel; Glass
Keoni		Boy	God is gracious
Keston-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	A Christian; Market town
Keziah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Cassia tree; Sweet-scented spice; Cinnamon bark; Restored to the strength of God
Khamari-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Boy	Moon
Kien-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Nicknames:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Hollyhock garden
Kinley		Boy	Son of the fair-haired warrior; Son of the physician; Goodness; Joy
Klaus		Boy	Victory of the people
Kojo		Boy	Born on Monday
Kolton-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Cola's town; Charcoal town
Konan		Unisex	Born on Wednesday; Little wolf; Little hound
Kristaps		Boy	Bearer of Christ
Kwabena-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Born on a Tuesday
Laken		Unisex	One who's from the lake; Water
Lamin		Unisex	Firstborn boy; Trustworthy
Larson		Boy	Son of Lars; From Laurentum; Crowned with Laurel
Lathan		Boy	Barn; From the farmstead
Lawan		Girl	Beautiful
Lawe		Boy	A person who inhabits the Hillside
Layke-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Unisex	Lake-like; Body of water
Lebron		Boy	Hare; Brown-haired one
Leith-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Wet; Damp; Name of a river; Lion
Leven		Boy	Life; Lion
Levon		Boy	Lion
Lleyton-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Town with a leek garden
Lochan		Unisex	The eye; Lake
Locke		Boy	Enclosure; Locksmith; Lock keeper; One who has curly hair
Lovell		Boy	Young wolf
Lucio		Boy	Light; From Lucania
Ludo-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Famous warrior; Famous wolf
Lukus		Boy	From Luciana
Lux		Boy	Light; Famous warrior
Lynton		Boy	Town near the Brook
Lyon		Boy	Lion; Hill fort of Lugus; Shining
Lyubomir		Boy	Form of Lubomir; Loving; World
Mahi-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Global-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Earth
Malakhai		Boy	Messenger of God
Malick		Boy	A variant of the name Malik; God; The King; Above all earthy rulers
Mansour		Boy	Triumphant; Victorious
Mansur		Boy	A victorious one
Marceau		Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Hammer; Little warrior; Male
Marleigh		Boy	Pleasant wood; Boundary wood; Marten wood; Exalted; From the Meadow

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