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
Eduardo		Boy	Rich guard
Anderson		Boy	Son of Andrew
Marlo		Boy	Remnants of a lake;Seahill front; Drop of the sea; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love;
Gary-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	Enclosure; Spearman; Watchful
Viraj		Girl	Radiant; Bright; Regal; King; Ruling far and wide
Leland		Boy	Fallow land
Affan		Boy	Chaste; Modest; Pure
Iwan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	God is gracious
Ira		Unisex	Warrior; Period of time: To be chosen; Fern; Watchful; Enjoyment; Devoted
Zakariah-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	God remembers; God has remembered
Jawad		Boy	Generous
Khaled		Boy	Eternal; To last forever
Jowan		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh is merciful
Mateus		Boy	God's gift
Adem		Boy	Man; To be red; Made from
Guto		Boy	A strong chief; A person who has the ability to lead a group with management
Aled		Boy	Child
Juan		Boy	God is gracious; God is merciful; Yahweh is gracious
Azai		Unisex	Strength
Castiel		Boy	God's shield
Cayde-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Round; Battle
Nana-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Expert-Insights		Unisex	Fresh or green vegetables; Father; Grandpa; A title of a monarch
Pietro		Boy	Rock
Rashid		Boy	Rightly guided; Having true faith; The high one
Cezar		Boy	Hairy
Arden		Girl	Great forest; Garden of Eden; High valley
Kash-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Your-Complete-Guide		Boy	Box-maker; Wealth
Maurice		Boy	Moorish
Nixon		Boy	Son of Nick
Sydney		Unisex	Saint Denis
Mackenzie-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Son of Coinnich; Fair; Handsome; Beautiful
Murphy-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Sea battle; Descendant of Murchadh
Nataniel		Boy	The one who came from God
Kanan		Unisex	Grove; Forest
Bartosz		Boy	Son of Talmai
Jadon-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origins-&-Popularity		Boy	Thankful; God has heard; He will judge
Phillip-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Variations:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Horse lover
Kyren		Unisex	Lord have mercy
Caio		Boy	Rejoice; Joyful
Jerome		Boy	Sacred name
Hisham		Boy	Generous; To crush
Lex-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Variants:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Defender of men
Arlen		Boy	Pledge; Oath; Hare land
Saleh		Boy	Virtuous
Boaz-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Swift; By strength
Timur-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Iron; Strong
Fahad		Boy	Panther
Joao		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Hayat		Boy	Life; To live
Nahla		Girl	First drink of water; Honey bee; Water in the desert; Gift
Katerina		Girl	Pure; Clean; Clear; Each of the two
Valerie		Girl	To be strong, brave, and healthy
Irha		Unisex	To make calm; To tranquilize
Trixie		Girl	Voyager; Traveler
Nayla		Girl	Attainer; I love you
Isadora-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Gift of Isis
Laylah-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Night time; Dark
Laurel		Girl	Laurel tree; Bay tree
Rosabella		Girl	Beautiful as a rose
Minha		Girl	Jade; Nimble; Quick; Humble; Hardworking; Well-mannered; River; Lotus; A gift from Allah
Avani-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	The good earth; Daughter of the earth
Luciana		Girl	Light; Illumination
Safiyya-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Virtuous; Chosen; Pure
Cece		Girl	Blind
Jagoda		Girl	Strawberry; Berry
Maheen		Girl	Earth-ruler; King; Prince
Aviana		Girl	Family; Bird; To breathe
Shimon		Boy	Hearing; Listening
Habib-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Beloved; Darling
Haadi-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Guide; Leader
Baani		Girl	Another name of Goddess Saraswati; Style; Verge; Eloquent; Speech
Izaac		Boy	To laugh; He will rejoice
Catalina-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Purity; Each of the two
Terry		Boy	Ruler of the people Rich people
Christos		Boy	Anointed; Good; Useful
Dev		Unisex	God; Bee; Calf; Dark little one
Llewelyn		Boy	Leader; Lion-like
Thierry		Boy	Ruler of the people
Lujain		Girl	Silver
Davina		Girl	Beloved; Calf; Fox; Little black one
Miyah		Girl	Good mother; Foster mother; Dame; Illusion; Magic; Water; Mine
Elon		Boy	Oak tree
Novah-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	New
Quincy		Unisex	Fifth; Fifth born
Radu		Boy	Happy; Willing
Adelyn-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Variations		Girl	Noble
Wolfe		Boy	Wolf
Ioannis		Boy	God is gracious
Lars-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	From Laurentum; Crowned with laurel
Nabil		Boy	Noble
Rachael		Girl	Ewe; Female sheep
Waleed		Boy	Newborn; Just born
Kiran-Name-Meaning,-History-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Sunrays; Beam of light; Dust; Thread; Black; Dark; Dark-haired
Monica-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Advisor; Truth; Single; One; Counsel
Isabela-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	God is my oath
Sasha:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Its-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Unisex	Defender; Helper of mankind
Niyah		Unisex	Mourning; Purpose; Aim; Intention
Nali		Unisex	Good; Beautiful
Aaria		Unisex	Song; Melody
Klaudia-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Crippled; Lame

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.

Infographic: Royal Baby Names Popular In 2020

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