Top Baby Names In UK For 2020

From royalty to commoners, explore the UK’s most popular names.

Names are like stories that tell you about an individual’s family, religion, and history. When you look at the top UK baby names in 2020, you get a peek into the traditions and beliefs of the people. Boy names like Oliver (olive tree planter) and George (farmer) and girl names like Olivia (olive tree) and Amelia (work) are the most popular in the country as parents associate these names with their history and culture. Similarly, names like Henry (home ruler), William (protector), Harry (home ruler), and Charlotte (free man) have been popular for years perhaps because they are linked to the royal family, which adds a sense of history and prestige.

Amidst these traditional favorites, some unconventional choices also won the hearts of parents. For boys, names like Noah (to rest) and Leo (lion) stood out, while for girls, Isabella (God is my oath) and Lily (oath to God) attracted parents with their natural charm and simplicity. Most parents may prefer traditional names that feel cozy and warm; however, with time, more parents are considering modern names that sound fresh and interesting. Below are the most popular names in the UK, as recorded by the Office for National Statistics (1). Have a look to find the best name for your little one.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Pablo-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Small; Humble
Cain-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	Acquired; To get; Clear water; Beautiful
Luan		Girl	Lion
Carlos		Boy	Free man; Army
Zephaniah		Boy	Yahweh has hidden
Axl		Boy	Father is peace
Haydn		Boy	Heathen; Hedged-valley
Shaan		Boy	Dignity; Dignified; Pride; Honor; Rank; Purpose
Zaydan		Unisex	Growth; Increase
Arlie-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-in-2025		Boy	Promise; Hare meadow
Alexandre		Girl	Defender or helper of the people
Richie-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Variations,-History,-Pop-Culture		Boy	Brave ruler
Ricardo		Boy	Powerful ruler
Dawood		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Mert		Boy	Manly or man; Brave
Kaiser		Boy	Emperor; Hairy
Kodi		Boy	Helpful; Beneficial; Descendant of the helpful one; Son of Odo
Gray-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Grey
Tomasz		Boy	A twin; One of the two born children
Tomi		Unisex	Twin; Wealth; Abundance; Capital; Beautiful
Wali-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-History,-Pronunciation		Unisex	Protector; Helper; Friend
Kenneth		Boy	Handsome; Comely; Respect
Brielle-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	God is my strength
Aura		Girl	Breeze; Soft wind; Golden
Ilaria		Girl	Cheerful; Merry
Ilyana		Girl	Sun ray; Kindness; Gentleness; My God is Yahweh
Amaal		Girl	Hopes; Aspirations
Irina		Girl	Peace
Avneet		Girl	Kind-hearted; Empathetic
Zadie		Girl	Prosperous; Abundance; Fortunate; Princess; Noblewoman
Adela		Girl	Noble; Gentle; Serene
Sidra		Girl	Goddess of the stars; Lotus tree; Order
Serenity		Unisex	Tranquility; Calmness
Seraphina		Girl	Burning ones; Fiery ones; An order of angels, each with six wings
Safiyah		Girl	Pure
Herbie		Boy	Brilliant army
Braxton		Boy	Bracca's settlement
Bogdan		Boy	Given by God
Salah		Boy	Righteousness; Dart; Spear; Plant shoot
Arvin		Boy	Copious; Abundant; Rich; Eagle friend
Che-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity		Boy	Hey!; Wagon; Chariot; Guy
Noa		Unisex	Movement; Motion
Apollo-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Greek Sun God; Strength; Father lion; Father light
Cobie-Baby-Name-Meaning:-2025-Popularity-Trends-&-Key-Insights		Boy	May God protect; Supplanter
Sol		Boy	Peace; Sun
Soren-Name-Meaning-In-2025:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Variations		Boy	Stern; Severe
Colin-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-History-And-Popularity		Boy	Victory of the people; Whelp; Young dog
Abdullahi		Boy	Servant of Allah
Abdirahman		Boy	Servant of the merciful
Maximillian		Boy	The greatest
Diyan		Boy	Divine light; To do; Action
Torin-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-History,-&-Popularity		Boy	Chief; Holding fast
Mathew		Boy	God's gift
Zidane		Boy	Abundance; Growth; Increase
Eoin		Boy	God is gracious; Young; God's gift
Yuvaan		Unisex	Young person; Strong; Healthy; Excellent
Quentin		Boy	Fifth
Martina-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Alesia		Girl	Helper of mankind; Noble; Kind
Alesha		Girl	Noble; Nobility; Protected by God
Katelyn		Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Jocelyn		Girl	Member of a Gauts tribe; Joyful
Luana		Girl	Lion; Happiness
Taliah		Girl	Dew from God
Lillia		Girl	My god is an oath; Lily flower
Annika		Girl	Grace; Favor
Asma		Girl	High status; Supreme; Beautiful; Beloved; Desired
Cecelia-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Blind; Lily of heaven
Amaia		Girl	The ending; Final resolution; The beginning of the end
Lidia-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	A person who is from Lydia
Alissa-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility; Madness
Fiona-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-The-Complete-Guide		Boy	White; Fair; Blessed
Maisey-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Pearl
Jasleen		Boy	Praise; Glory; Absorbed; Engrossed in the fame of God
Roseanna		Girl	Famous type; Favor; Grace
Safia		Girl	Pure; Sincere friend; Wisdom
Jannah		Girl	Garden; Paradise; Heaven; God is gracious
Camila:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	Religious attendant; Priest's helper
Neil		Boy	Champion; Cloud; Passion; VIctory
Rami		Boy	Shooter; To be ambitious; Counsel; Protection; To come; Sheep; Night; Exalted; Mercy
Leopold		Boy	Brave and bold people; Lion
Federico-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-3-Key-Insights		Boy	A ruler who rules in peace
Theon		Boy	To shine
Kaan		Boy	King; Ruler
Ivo		Boy	Yew wood; Archer
Umair		Boy	Long-lived; Prosperous; Populous
Aveer		Boy	Brave; Powerful; One who fights for peace
Emre		Boy	Friend; Brother
Alban		Boy	White; From Alba
Cory-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	In a cauldron; In a hollow; Maiden
Harun		Boy	Lofty; Exalted
Danyal-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	God is my judge
Aran		Boy	Light bringer; Mountain of strength; Peaked island; Exalted; Wild goat
Pedro-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Key-Insights		Boy	Rock; Stone
Klay		Boy	Clay settlement
Dominykas		Boy	One who belongs to the Lord
Darragh		Boy	Fruitful; Fertile; Of oak
Keaton		Boy	Place of hawks
Abdallah		Boy	Servant of God; Servant of Allah
Elwood		Boy	Elder tree forest; Elf; Rule

Your child’s name will be with them forever, so choose wisely. This list of top UK baby names in 2020 can help you see the names parents have favored in recent years. You may consider names rooted in tradition or can go for a contemporary option. Whatever you decide, ensure the name is meaningful and one your child will take pride in. If you’re still unsure, think of a name you would choose for yourself.

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