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
Rona		Girl	Rough island; Song; Joy; To survive; Powerful counselor
Cynthia		Girl	Moon; Woman from Cynthus
Cosima-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Girl	Order; Decency; Decree; Pattern or sequence
Meral		Girl	Female deer
Aamira-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Princess; Commander; High born; Treetop
Lulah-Baby-Name:-Essential-Guide-To-Origin,-Meanings-&-Trends		Girl	Famous in battle
Ruqayya-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Ascent; Spell; Charm
Corinne		Girl	Beautiful maiden; Greek goddess of the underworld
Amariah		Unisex	Promised by God; Yahweh has said
Cherrie		Girl	Cherry; Generous love
Clio		Boy	Glory; Famous; Celebrate; Recount
Roxana		Girl	Bright; Shining
Roxanna-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Bright; Shining; Sun; Sunlight; Sun god; Day
Fatema-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Trends		Girl	To abstain
Hudhayfah		Boy	An ancient Arabic name
Aro		Boy	High mountain; Exalted; Warrior lion; Wet meadow
Henrique		Boy	Home leader
Aadi-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	First; Most important; Beginning
Aadil		Boy	Righteous; Honest; Fair; High in moral and virtue; Sanctimonious
Armando		Boy	Soldier; Army man
Aahan		Boy	Day; First ray of light
Hayder		Boy	Lion; Brave; Warrior
Ilias-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Aamir		Boy	Prosperous; Substantial; Commander
Harvir		Boy	Warrior of God; Brave Defendant for the Lord; One who is victorious over destruction; A variant of Harveer
Harvin		Unisex	Winner; Warrior's friend
Shriyan		Boy	Lord Vishnu
Indra-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God of thunder and rain; Possessing drops of rain
Shreyan		Girl	Fame; Good fortune; Auspicious
Arsalan		Boy	Lion; King of jungle; Lion hunter; Fearless; Brave; Gladiator
Isaaq		Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice
Hanzalah		Boy	Pond; Water channel; Ditch
Shivay		Boy	Auspicious; Gracious; Kind; Friendly
Aries		Boy	Ram
Hakan		Boy	Emperor; Ruler; Great king
Haiden-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Hay valley; Hay hill; Armor; Clothes; Hedged valley
Skyler		Unisex	Scholar; Sky; Cloud
Jahsiah		Boy	Yahweh supports
Shivaay		Unisex	Auspicious; Gracious; Kind; Friendly
Shia		Boy	Gift of God; Followers; Sect; Moon; Happiness
Sheldon-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-History		Unisex	From the steep valley
Jaiveer		Boy	One who is victorious
Soul		Unisex	The spiritual part of existence; Belonging to the sea; Soul
Artin		Boy	Resurrection; Righteous; Pure; Holy
Shehryar		Boy	Lord; King
Jaylon-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	One who remains calm
Jedidiah		Boy	Beloved; Friend; Beloved of Yahweh; Praise of Yahweh
Gunner		Boy	Army warrior
Jem		Boy	Yahweh will exalt
Grzegorz		Boy	Watchful; Alert
Arhaam		Boy	Compassionate and merciful
Steve		Unisex	Crown; Wreath; Victorious
Jeriah-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Taught by God
Gregor		Boy	Watchful; Alert
Shai		Boy	Gift
Jiyaan		Boy	Near Heart; Always Happy;Life
Joaquim		Boy	Raised by Yahweh; Yahweh will establish
Arda-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-More		Boy	Marker; Stake; Descendant; Scepter; Bronze
Gheorghe		Boy	Occupational name; Farmer
Zalan		Unisex	Zala river in Hungary
Aram-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Calm; Fortress; Elevated place; Glittering; Lustrous; Splendid
Gareth		Unisex	Valor; Hay lord
Shahan		Girl	King; Royal
Tahir		Boy	Virtuous; Pure; Chaste
Taimur-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Iron
Finnbar		Girl	A person with fair (blond) hair
Taksh		Unisex	To invent; Form in the mind
Antonios		Boy	Worthy of praise
Kabeer-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Trends---Complete-Guide		Boy	Great; Powerful; Leader
Anson		Boy	Son of Agnes
Kaeden		Boy	Fighter
Faraz		Boy	Height; Elevation; Ascent
Faiz		Boy	Successful; Victorious; Winner
Kairav		Boy	Born from the water; White lotus
Taym-Baby-Name:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	God's servant
Kaito		Boy	Sea; Ocean; Soar; Fly
Zackariya		Boy	Yahweh remembers
Samiul		Unisex	Listening to God
Evander		Boy	Good man; Warrior of the yew bow
Evaan		Unisex	God is gracious
Ernesto		Boy	Earnest; Serious; Sincere; Resolute
Thaddeus-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Variations		Unisex	Heart; Courageous; Gift of God
Salem-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Variations		Boy	Safe; Sound; Intact; Complete; Peaceful
Kaydan		Unisex	Companion
Kaylem:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-More		Unisex	Dove
Emery		Boy	Ruler; King; Unceasing; Brave; Home
Kerim		Boy	Generous; Noble; Dignified; Dignity; Excellent
Zebedee		Boy	Yahweh has bestowed
Elvin		Boy	Noble; Wise; Elf; Friend
Mendel		Boy	Comforter; Person; Man
Daxton		Boy	Name of a town in France; Leader
Ziad		Boy	To increase; Growth; Abundance
Dastan-Meaning,-Origin-And-Pronunciation:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Story; Legend; Epic poem
Dashiell		Boy	Lad; Heaven; Sky
Mateen		Boy	Sturdy; Firm; Solid
Vasile		Boy	King
Roberto		Boy	Bright fame; Bright in counsel; Shining glory
Mehran		Boy	A kind and affectionate person; Sun
Menashe		Boy	Reason to forget; Cause for forgetfulness
Rhylee-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-More		Girl	Rye clearing; One who dwells near the field of rye

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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