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
Eileen		Girl	Little bird; Strength; Wished for; Desired; Torch
Arish		Unisex	Structure that takes much effort to build; Wise; Intelligent
Timotei		Boy	A person who honors God
Huzaifah		Boy	Sheep; Little sheep
Davina		Girl	Beloved; Calf; Fox; Little black one
Lujain		Girl	Silver
Thierry		Boy	Ruler of the people
Llewelyn		Boy	Leader; Lion-like
Dev		Unisex	God; Bee; Calf; Dark little one
Christos		Boy	Anointed; Good; Useful
Terry		Boy	Ruler of the people Rich people
Catalina-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Purity; Each of the two
Izaac		Boy	To laugh; He will rejoice
Baani		Girl	Another name of Goddess Saraswati; Style; Verge; Eloquent; Speech
Haadi-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Guide; Leader
Habib-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Beloved; Darling
Shimon		Boy	Hearing; Listening
Aviana		Girl	Family; Bird; To breathe
Aafiyah		Girl	Health; Wellness; Freedom from illness; Well-being
Enoch		Boy	Dedicated; Disciplined; Trained
Mariyah		Girl	The beloved one; Drop of the sea; Bitter
Aaran		Boy	Light bringer; Exalted; Enlightened; Strong; Mountain of strength
Mabon		Boy	Great son
Ahmet		Boy	Greatly praised; Highly commendable
Mir		Boy	A prince; World; Universe; Peace; Dragon; Commander; Elite
Manveer-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	One with a brave mind; Brave spirit
Constantin		Boy	Steadfast; Reliable and trustworthy
Jak		Boy	God is gracious; Holder of the heel
Shiv		Boy	Lord Shiva; Auspicious; Lucky
Stan-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origins-And-Pop-Culture		Boy	A stony meadow; Become glorious; Constant; Steadfast
Humphrey-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Complete-Guide		Boy	Peaceful warrior; To bestow peace
Aleks-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Defender of men
Noor-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Divine light
Martyna-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Popularity,-Variants-&-History		Girl	A female warrior of the God Mars; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Subhaan		Boy	Exalted; Praise; Glory
Colt-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Young male horse; Horsekeeper
Moishe		Boy	Drew out; Savior; To pull out of water
Aleyna		Girl	To us; Gentle; Soft; Handsome; Little rock
Cienna		Girl	From the city of Siena; Orange-reddish color
Dominika:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-29-Unique-Name-Insights		Girl	Belonging to the Lord
Maliyah		Girl	Beloved; Love
Izzah		Unisex	Powerful
Louella		Girl	Famous warrior
Elyse		Girl	God is my oath
Christine		Girl	Follower of Jesus Christ; Anointed
Rebekah		Girl	To tie; Join; Snare
Ameena		Girl	Truthful; Trustworthy; Faithful; Honest woman
Mariya		Girl	Greatly loved; Sea of bitterness
Shania		Girl	On my way; Beautiful; God is gracious; Brilliant
Jayla		Unisex	God will protect; Victory
Posie-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	A bunch of flowers; He will add
Kora		Girl	Maiden; Heart; Horn; Of the Lord; Fuel; Fire
Leanna		Girl	Light; To twine around; Bright
Eiliyah		Girl	The beautiful one who grows in peace and love with God; Belonging to a noble class
Clarissa		Girl	Bright; Clear
Lorena		Girl	From Laurentum; Laurel; Kingdom of Lothar; Famous army
Taliyah		Girl	Dew from god
Hajrah		Girl	The wife of Prophet Ibrahim
Hooriya		Girl	Maiden; Nymph; A maiden woman with beautiful eyes
Marianna		Girl	Sea; Grace
Ajwa-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Tree
Althea		Girl	Healing; Someone with the power of healing
Chanel		Girl	Dweller by the canal; Bottle-maker
Kathryn		Girl	Pure; Clear; Innocent
Oona		Girl	Lamb; Universal; Happy
Anabella		Girl	Lovable; Graceful and beautiful
Linda		Girl	Beautiful; Soft; Flexible; Linden tree; to wait
Uma-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Flax; Night; Fame; Splendor; Tranquility
Zahara		Girl	Bright; Brilliance; Flower
Honor-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Honour; Esteem; Dignity
Arfa		Unisex	High
Ionut		Boy	Romanian form of John; God Is gracious
Bligh		Boy	To gaze; Descendant of Blighe; Wolf; Joyous
Kamran-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Fortunate; Successful; Prosperous
Zacharias		Boy	God remembers
Eddy		Boy	Rich protector; Rich guard
Mahad		Boy	Baby's cradle; Soft land; Bringer of peace; Thanks
Sterling-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Excellent; Little star
Viggo		Boy	Warlike; Fighter; One who lies in a cradle
Gael-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	My father is joy
Levison		Unisex	Son of Levi
Micaiah		Boy	Who is like Yahweh?
Hamdan		Boy	The praised one
Pierre-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-&-Nicknames		Boy	One who is tough as a rock
Tai		Unisex	Very; Extreme; Talent; Ability; Tide; Large; Calm; Abandon; Enduring
Everett-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brave boar
Jos-Baby-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	He will add
Blue-Baby-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Blue color
Jon		Boy	God is gracious
Lake-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	An enclosed inland water body; Swamp
Charley		Unisex	Free man; Army
Daud-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Rihaan		Boy	Good scent; Fragrance; Basil
Kenan		Boy	Possession; Humble; Little wolf
Alexis		Girl	Defender; Helper
Ambrose		Boy	Immortal; Divine
Muaz		Boy	Protected; Guarded; The one who will lead the scholars into Paradise
Ahyan		Boy	Moments; Times; Era
Zavian		Boy	New house; Bright; Shining; Radiant
Kailen		Unisex	Clean; Pure; Mighty warrior

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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