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
Amadou		Boy	Most commendable; Most praiseworthy
An		Unisex	Peace; Sky; Heaven; Quiet; Safe; Secure
Abdulmalik		Boy	King's servant
Andi		Boy	Manly; Masculine; Man
Arafat		Boy	Sacred hill near Mecca
Arlind		Unisex	Golden birth; Born from gold
Arron-Meaning-&-Origin:-Guide-To-Variations-&-History		Boy	Bringer of light; Enlightened; Exalted; Mountain of strength
Arshan		Boy	Hero; Brave; Courageous
Arwyn		Boy	White; Fair; Blessed; People's friend
Azhaan		Unisex	Call to prayer; Intellects; Wits
Bence		Boy	To conquer
Bill		Boy	Helmet; Protector
Binyamin		Boy	Son of the right hand
Burhanuddin:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Proof of the religion
Ceejay-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity-in-2025		Unisex	Phonetic spelling of the initials CJ
Celyn-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Holly
Cj		Unisex	Abbreviation of first and middle names; J usually stands for Junior
Codey		Boy	Descendant of the helpful one
Colson-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Victory of the people; Swarthy; Son of Col
Constantine-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Steadfast; Firm
Cristiano		Boy	Follower of Christ; Clever and judicious person
Damir-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Peace giver; Steel; Iron; Conscience
Divine-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Eternal; Heavenly; Holy; Godlike; Of A God
Eliezer		Boy	My God is help
Eligh-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Ascension
Emin		Boy	Truthful; Loyal; One who believes in God
Eymen-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	More fortunate; Lucky; Blessed; Righteous; Right-handed
Faaris		Boy	Horseman; Knight
Feliks		Boy	A lucky and successful man
Felipe		Boy	Horse lover
Geoffrey:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Pop-Culture-Insights		Unisex	God's peace; Peaceful gift; Peaceful territory; Peaceful foreigner
Iago		Boy	Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Ilhan		Unisex	Subordinate Khan
Ishmael-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Boy	God will hear
Iver		Boy	Bow warrior; Army; Yew tree
Iyad:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Variations		Boy	To support; To reinforce
Jaylan		Boy	To rejoice; Calm; Healer; Jaybird
Jermaine		Unisex	Brother
Jessie		Girl	To behold; God is gracious; Gift
Jim		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Jimi		Unisex	Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Jozef		Boy	Jehovah will increase
Kaine		Boy	Spear; Battle; Acquired
Kal		Boy	The strong one; Freeman; Tomorrow
Kalani		Unisex	Heaven; Sky; Royal one; Majesty
Kalel		Boy	The voice of God
Kallum		Boy	Dove
Keenan		Boy	Ancient; The descendant of Cianán
Krishiv		Boy	A combination of Lord Shri Krishna and Lord Shiva; Farmer; Plougher
Larry-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide-To-Variations		Boy	From Laurentum
Luay		Boy	Wild ox
Luc		Boy	From Lucania; Light
Mazen		Boy	Rain clouds; Blessed rain drops
Melvin		Boy	Bad town
Miracle		Unisex	Wonder; Marvel
Moosa		Boy	One who is saved out of the water; The name of a prophet of Almighty
Muad:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Protected; Supported
Muadh		Girl	Protected; Guarded; The one who will lead the scholars into Paradise
Nicolo		Girl	People's victory; People's champion
Nimrod-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-and-History:-The-Complete-Guide		Boy	Rebel; A mighty hunter before the Lord
Oak		Boy	Oak tree; Someone who lived near an oak tree
Octavian-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Eight; Born in the eighth month; Born eighth
Orhan		Boy	Ruler of the city; Great leader
Paris-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Key-Insights		Boy	Lover; Capital city of France
Parth-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Trends		Boy	Prince; Son of Pritha
Peyton		Girl	Fighting man's estate; Warrior's town
Tejas-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brilliance; Radiance; Light; Friend; Allies
Reed		Boy	The one with red hair or complexion
Shivam-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lord Shiva; Kindly
Romey-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Trends		Unisex	Famous type; Sea of bitterness; Love
Yi		Unisex	Suitable; Harmony; Ceremony; Lustre; To laugh
Sergio		Unisex	Protector; Servant; Soldier
Vito		Boy	Life; Lord of the world; Master of peace
Shlok		Boy	Hymns; Vedic chant
Rayden		Boy	Ray of light; Advice; Counselor; Wise protector; Little fire; Thunder
Umut		Unisex	Hope
Roger		Boy	Famous spear
Ubaid		Boy	Faithful; Servant
Reis		Boy	Leader; Chief; King; Kingdom; Empire
Wilfrid		Boy	Desiring peace
Zohaib		Girl	Beloved leader
Zahid-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Pious; Devout; Altruistic; Ascetic
Yu		Unisex	Jade; Precious stone; Pleasant; The elegant one; To oppose
Yechiel		Boy	May God live
Zeno		Unisex	Sky god; Sky or shine
Vince		Boy	Conquering; To conquer
Trevor-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Its-Origin-&-History		Unisex	From the large village; Crossing; Cautious
Reyaan		Unisex	Little king; Young king; Watered; Plentiful; Heaven's gate
Reyaansh-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Nicknames-&-Popularity		Boy	First ray of sunlight; Lord Vishnu
Yaqoob		Unisex	Supplanter; Holder of the heel; May god protect
Yad		Boy	One who remembers God
Yakov		Boy	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Yahia:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Denise		Girl	Alternate name of Dionysius
Tiaraoluwa		Girl	From the body of God
Riana		Girl	Great queen; Village; Affection; Second; Ice crack; Waterfall
Alaska-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-5-Adorable-Nicknames		Unisex	Mainland; Object towards which sea is directed
Brie-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Hill; Power; High; God is my strong man
Yitty		Unisex	Jewish woman; The Jutes tribe; Star; Home ruler
Sunday		Unisex	Day of the Sun; Sun's day

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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