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
Meklit-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Talent
Meral		Girl	Female deer
Merry-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-A-Delightful-Name		Girl	Lighthearted; Happy; Mirth
Miami		Unisex	Downstream person; Big water
Mihika		Girl	Haze; Mist; Fog
Milda-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Numerology-&-More		Girl	The Goddess of love and friendship
Minerva:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Intellect
Mireille-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	To admire; Wonderful; Beloved; Sea of bitterness
Monalisa		Girl	Madam Lisa; Aristocratic; My God is an oath
Monique		Girl	Unique; Single; To advise
Morgana		Girl	Sea circle; White sea dweller
Moriah-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Seen by Yahweh
Muskan		Unisex	Happiness or smile
Myiesha		Girl	Living; Alive
Myka-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Unisex	Who is like Yahweh
Myreen:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Trends-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Bright and beautiful as the sun
Nadira		Girl	Rare; Scarce; Precious
Naevia-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More-Insights		Girl	Mole on the body
Nafisah		Girl	Precious; Valuable; Extremely desired; Something so good and valuable that people compete for it
Nahia-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Girl	Desire; Wish; Aspiration
Nainika		Girl	Eyes; Beautiful eyes; Eye-catcher
Naisha		Girl	Night; Nocturnal; Belonging to the night; Nightly; Special; Lovely flower
Nalah		Girl	Stem; Hollow reed; Water in the desert; Queen; Lion; Successful; Beloved
Namira		Girl	Leopard; Panther; Good; Pure
Narin:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Boy	Fragile; Slender; Delicate
Nariyah-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Lamp of Yahweh
Natasa		Girl	Born on Christmas day
Navneet		Boy	Fresh; New ; Eternal
Naylaa:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	Achiever; Attainer; Gracious
Neena-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Little girl; Mighty; Strong
Nehir		Girl	River
Nelli		Girl	Sunray; Shining light; Torch; Corposant; Moon
Nerea		Girl	Mine; Water
Nevada		Boy	White crystals of frozen water
Nevaya		Unisex	Heaven
Niomi		Girl	Pleasantness
Nisa		Boy	Women; Night; Fresh blossom; Rainbow color; Holy
Nisha		Boy	Night; Women; Dream
Nishat		Girl	The liveliness of a person; Energetic
Noela		Girl	Christmas
Nooriya:-The-Ultimate-Baby-Name-Guide		Unisex	Light; Radiant
Noreen		Girl	Esteem; Honor; Dignity; Luminous
Nubia		Girl	Gold
Nuria-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origins,-Variants,-And-Popularity		Girl	Our Lady of Nuria; Light; Place between valleys
Nusrat		Unisex	Victory; Help
Oceane-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-3-Key-Facts		Girl	Ocean; From the ocean
Orli		Boy	Light for me
Palwasha		Girl	Ray of light; Heroic light
Paola		Girl	Small; Humble
Parishay		Unisex	Fairy face; Beautiful; Innocent
Peniel-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Nicknames-&-Popularity-Insights		Boy	Face of God; Vision of God; One who sees God
Perdita		Girl	Lost
Persia		Boy	From Persia; The cuts or divides
Pihu		Boy	A peahen; A gallant or male sweetheart;
Porscha		Girl	Pig
Posey		Girl	A bunch of flowers; He will add
Queen		Girl	Woman; Wife; Female head of a royal family
Raabia		Girl	The fourth one
Raluca-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Glory of Goddess Hera
Rayha		Unisex	Fragrance; Aroma
Renea		Girl	Born again; Peaceful
Riddhi		Girl	Fortunate; Prosperous; Rich; Wealthy; Lucky; Wife of Lord Ganesh; Epithet forGoddess Parvati and Goddess Lakshmi
Rihana		Girl	Basil; Sweet basil
Rimsha		Girl	Bouquet; One whose face is like the moon
Roha-Name-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-And-More		Unisex	Soul; Life
Ronya		Girl	True image; Bringing victory; Roman; Song of god; Joy of god
Rosaleen		Girl	Rose
Rosalina		Girl	Beautiful rose; Gentle horse
Rosaline		Girl	Beautiful rose; Gentle horse
Rosetta		Girl	Rose; Fame; Glory
Roxi		Girl	Bright; Shining
Ruhani		Girl	Spiritual; Sacred
Ruya		Girl	Vision; Sight
Saaleha		Boy	A pious, good, and correct person
Saavi		Unisex	Unique flower; The sun; Cherished; Precious; A name for Goddess Lakshmi
Sabela		Girl	My God is an oath
Safeeya		Girl	One who fears God
Safreen-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Pure love
Sahiba		Girl	Lady; Companion
Saida:-Baby-Name-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	The fortunate one; Happy
Sakeenah		Girl	A tranquil woman
Samiah		Unisex	Elevated; Sublime; Supreme
Samra		Girl	Brunette
Saphira:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-And-More		Girl	A blue gemstone; Sapphire
Saray		Girl	My princess
Sareena		Girl	Princess; Noblewoman; Clear; Tranquil
Savanah-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Grassy plain
Sawda		Unisex	Palm tree garden
Sehar		Girl	Early morning; Dawn; Intelligence; Beauty
Sema		Girl	Sky; Heaven; Her status was raised; She became exalted; She became honored
Senara-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-Numerology-&-More		Girl	Old war
Sequoia		Unisex	Giant redwood tree; Longevity
Seraya		Unisex	Servant; Sun; Light; Princess of the Lord; Soldier of the Lord
Serine		Unisex	Calm; Peaceful; Tranquil; Serene
Shaina		Unisex	Beautiful; Adorable
Shan		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Pride or prestige; Stony; Old and wise
Shani		Girl	Wonderful; Red or Scarlet; The planet Saturn
Sharifa		Girl	Honest; Noble; Distinguished; Noble; Honorable
Sheyla		Girl	Blind
Shirin		Girl	A sweet girl

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