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
Edric		Boy	Wealthy ruler
Alwyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Wise friend; Elf friend; River Alwen
Dale-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-Variants:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Valley; Valley dweller
Eban		Boy	Stone; Stone of help
Ricco		Unisex	Rich; Wealthy; Powerful
Eamonn		Boy	Rich protector
Rishan		Boy	A good human being; Strong; Lord Shiva
Ayaansh		Boy	Ray of light; Part of parents; God's gift
Rudie		Girl	Famous wolf
Layland		Boy	One who lived by the unseeded land
Azriel		Boy	God is my help
Ayad		Boy	Benefit; Blessing; Powerful
Troi-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Soldier; A foot soldier
Millen:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Trends-&-More		Unisex	One who grinds grain
Dovid		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Riyansh-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Part of the divine
Legend-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Story; Myth; To read; A very famous person
Aymaan		Boy	Blessed; Righteous; Right-handed; Good fortune
Lenni		Unisex	Brave as a lion
Tucker-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	A cloth fuller; Torment
Yug-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Linking or joining something together; Era; Generation; World
Lewin-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Beloved; Dear friend
Leyland		Boy	Fallow land; Woodland
Lian		Girl	Church; Lotus; Graceful willow tree
Veeran-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Brave; Courageous
Linus		Boy	Flax; Flaxen-haired
Lio-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity,-And-More		Boy	Lion
Lochlann		Boy	Viking, Scandinavian; Land of the lakes
Diogo-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Teacher; Saint; Supplanter
Messiah		Boy	Savior; Anointed
Lonnie		Boy	Noble; Ready for battle; Lion, Torch
Loris		Girl	Laurel; From Laurentum
Roo		Boy	A medicinal herb; Like a scholar
Vaughn-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Your-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Little
Dhilan-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	To flow; Towards the tide
Matheus		Boy	God's gift
Abuzar		Boy	Father; Gold; Scattering
Matheo		Boy	Gift of Yahweh
Derin		Unisex	Deep; Profound
Deontay-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Greek God Dionysios; Of Zeus; Lasting
Robson		Boy	Son of a bright and famous person
Uzayr		Boy	Helper; Strength
Romy		Unisex	Dew of the sea; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; Famous kind or type
Yordan		Boy	Descent; Flow down
Maahir-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	A skilled person; Someone who is an expert
Dempsey		Boy	Proud; Haughty
Romi		Girl	My height; My exaltation; Dew of the sea
Azeem		Boy	Protector; Defender; Great; Magnificent
Maksym		Boy	The greatest
Rogue		Boy	Arrogant; Haughty; Excess; Exuberance
Marcellus:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History---A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war
Marcin		Boy	A servant of Mars, Roman God of war
Marin-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Of the sea
Hooria-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Maiden; Nymph; Having eyes with an intense contrast of white and black
Nusrat		Unisex	Victory; Help
Liz		Girl	My God is an oath
Apolline		Girl	Of or relating to Apollo or his worship; Strength; Father lion
Oceana		Girl	Ocean; From the ocean
Olwen		Girl	White footprint
Ansharah		Girl	Whole heaven
Hibah		Girl	Gift
Linnea		Girl	Twinflower
Marceline-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Ariba		Unisex	Clever; Intelligent; Brilliant
Adelynn-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Noble
Aderyn		Girl	Bird
Otylia		Girl	Heritage; Wealth; Fortune
Noelia		Girl	Christmas
Arsema		Girl	Myrtle
Whitney-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-What-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	By the white island
Aryah		Unisex	Song; Melody
Pari-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Fairy; Angel; Circumambulate
Ifrah		Girl	Prestige; Elevation; Sublime
Lillyanna		Girl	Pure; Gracious; Lily flower; My God is an oath; Favour; Grace
Zainah		Unisex	Beauty; Grace
Peighton-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Girl	Noble Women; Of noble birth; Pæga's town; Descendant of Peatán
Asli		Girl	Genuine; Real; Authentic; Essence; Amber
Haniyah-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Pleasant; Lovely
Phillipa		Girl	Lover of horses; A friend
Lori		Girl	Laurel
Joury		Unisex	Damask rose
Atlanta-Name-Meaning-And-Origins:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Equal in weight; Enduring; Immovable
Posey		Girl	A bunch of flowers; He will add
Hajira		Girl	Flight
Nevada		Boy	White crystals of frozen water
Ilsa-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Unique-Baby-Name-Guide		Girl	God is my oath
Mehak		Girl	Aura; Fragrance; Sweet smell
Marguerite		Girl	Pearl
Vada		Girl	Famous ruler; Snow-capped; High cliff; Evening; Knowledge
Azura		Girl	Sky blue
Afra-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Whitish red; Earth-colored; Person from Africa; Thirteenth night of the month; Untrodden ground
Anah		Girl	Answer; Task; Affliction; Song
Neli-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Touch; Shining light; Sunday; Grace
Rani-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Variations,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Queen; She is singing; Joyous song
Raphaela		Girl	God heals; God has healed
Umaira		Girl	Populous; Prosperous; Flourishing
Rayya		Girl	Quenched; Fresh or good scent; Treasures; Wealth; Possessions; Goods
Zonaira-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Trends		Unisex	Moonlight; Flower from the paradise
Janet-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Girl	God Is Gracious
Samarah		Girl	Guardian; Protected by God

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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