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
Abdelaziz		Boy	Servant of the mighty
Abdulkarim		Boy	Follower of the generous
Abdulla		Boy	Allah's servant
Absalom		Boy	Father is peace
Abuzar		Boy	Father; Gold; Scattering
Achille		Boy	Pain
Ade		Boy	Crown; Noble; Man; To be red; Sibling; Unseen
Adeen-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Happy; Adorned; Noble
Adeep-Name:-Essential-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-More		Boy	Light; King; Ruler
Adeola-Name-Meaning:-Rich-Yoruba-Roots-&-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Crown of wealth
Adetokunbo		Boy	The crown returns from over the sea
Adhrith		Boy	Supporter; One who upholds
Adian		Unisex	Religious; Devout
Adin-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Origins,-Variants,-Notable-People		Girl	Beautiful; Adorned; Little fire; Ever lasting; Leader; Delicate
Affaan-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popular-Trends		Unisex	Chaste; Virtuous; Pure; Modest
Afraz		Boy	Stand tall; Nobleness; Sublimity; Loftiness; Eager to learn spiritual values
Agampreet:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-Numerology		Boy	One who loves God
Agrim-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Chief; Principal; Elder; Prosperity; Fortune; Person wearing a face mask
Aidyn		Boy	Educated; Intellectual; Enlightened; Little fire; Moonlight; Moon; Faith; Radiance
Ailbhe		Boy	World; Light; White; Rock
Ajani		Boy	One we fought to possess; Noble birth
Ajax-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Mourner; Earth; Land; Eagle
Akachukwu		Boy	The hand of God
Akay		Unisex	Near a full moon; Illuminating light of full moon; Full moon
Akin-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Boy	Brave; Heroic; Valor
Alaa		Boy	Greatness; Elevation; Highness; Blessings; Favor
Aladdin-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Nobility of faith; Excellence of religion
Aleczander-Name-Meaning-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Defender of mankind
Alek		Boy	Defender of men; Black and white cow
Aleksei		Boy	Helper; Defender
Aleksy		Boy	Defender; Helper
Alen-Baby-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Little rock; Handsome
Alf		Boy	Elf; Magical counsel
Alfonse		Boy	Noble; Ready
Alim-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Learned; Expert; Scholar; Servant of the all-knowing
Aliyaan		Boy	Noble; Exalted; Great
Alman		Boy	Noble man
Alun		Boy	Handsome; Little rock
Amadeus		Boy	Love of God; Loved by God
Amandeep		Girl	Peace; Lamp and light; Light of peace
Amara		Boy	Immortal being; Blessed with eternal life; Grace and gracious; Sky and to smile; Heaven and virtuous; Bitter
Amer-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Ruler; Prince; Emir; Commander
Amiel-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	God's helper; God is my kinsman; Rival
Amjad		Boy	Greater glory; Noble; Most glorious
Amjed		Boy	Greater glory
Amraj		Boy	King of Eternity; One who will rule forever
Andrius		Boy	Masculine; Manly; Virile
Anesu		Unisex	God is with us
Angelos		Boy	Messenger; Angel
Anuj		Boy	Younger brother; One who is born later; Born afterwards; Junior
Anzar		Unisex	Pure gold or silver; Vision; Intelligence; Insight; Rain
Arad		Unisex	An angel; Bronze
Araiz		Boy	The one who is a born leader; National leader
Ardan		Boy	Marker; Stake; Descendant; Scepter; Bronze
Areen		Boy	People who belong to the arid region of Persia; High mountain; Exalted
Aretas		Boy	A virtuous human being
Arfaan		Unisex	Wisdom; Spiritual knowledge
Arihaan		Boy	Destroyer of demons and evil; Protector
Arik		Boy	Lion of God; Eternal ruler; Powerful; Brave
Arjuna		Boy	White; Silver; Clear
Arkyn		Boy	Eternal king's son.
Arlowe-Baby-Name:-23-Insights-From-Pronunciation-To-Numerology		Unisex	Between two highlands; Mountain; Hill full of trees; Army hill
Armand		Boy	Army person
Armando		Boy	Soldier; Army man
Armands		Boy	Soldier; Latvian version of Armand
Arnaud		Boy	Eagle power
Arqam		Boy	Pen; Speckled snake; Writer
Arris-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	From Hadria
Arshaan		Unisex	Brave; Hero; Courageous; Doer of good deeds
Arshan		Boy	Hero; Brave; Courageous
Artemis-Name-Meaning:-Your-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Safe; Butcher; Greek goddess of the wild and chastity
Arunan		Boy	Sun
Arundeep		Boy	Red lamp
Arvo		Boy	Value; Worth
Aryaveer		Boy	Noble warrior; A noble man who is brave and courageous
Aryen-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Noble, strong, and brave
Asadullah		Boy	Allah's lion; Lion of God
Ashaz		Boy	Wounded person; One in a million
Assad		Boy	Lion; Happiest; Lucky
Aswin		Boy	Spear-friend; Friend of Gods; From the land of ash trees; Strong; Knowledge; Powerful
Ateeb-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Courteous; Refined; Educated
Auley-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Insights		Unisex	Ancestor's descendant
Auron		Boy	High mountain; Exalted; Gold
Avar		Girl	Greedy; Miserly; Ample; Leaf litter
Aven		Boy	Beautiful; Pleasant; Radiance; Sorrow
Avik		Boy	Brave; Might; Powerful; One with Strength of a Diamond; Good news
Avin		Boy	Indestructible; Love; Strong
Aviv-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Spring; Springtime
Avtar		Boy	An incranation of God
Avyukt		Boy	One with a clear mind; One of the names of Lord Krishna
Awad		Boy	Reward; Compensation; Compassionate
Axton		Boy	Acca's stone; Town of ash trees
Azael		Boy	God sees
Azam		Boy	The greatest being alive
Azhar		Unisex	A shining and luminous being; Brilliant; Bright
Babajide		Boy	Father has awakened
Bader		Boy	Bath attendant; Full moon
Bahadur		Boy	A brave, manly, and efficient person; Hero; Valiant warrior
Bailie		Boy	A bailiff or a steward
Bale		Boy	One who lives by the castle wall; Correct; Kingly

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