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
Aderyn		Girl	Bird
Adelynn-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Noble
Hibah		Girl	Gift
Hooria-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Maiden; Nymph; Having eyes with an intense contrast of white and black
Afonso		Boy	Ready; Noble
Zulqarnain		Boy	Possessor of the two horns
Aeson-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-And-More		Boy	Nimble; Swift
Advith		Boy	One who is unique; Without a second
Zora		Girl	Dawn; Aurora; Hornet; Strength
Akif-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Devoted; Focussed
Adiyan		Unisex	Godly; Devotee
Adeel		Girl	Fair; Honest; Virtuous
Adeeb		Boy	Educated; Scholarly; Courteous
Aleksandr		Boy	Defender of mankind
Ziah		Unisex	Light; Glow; Splendor
Zia-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Sweat; Swelling; Shine; Splendor; Light; Glow
Abyan		Boy	Complete; Perfect; Clear; Eloquent
Allen-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Variations:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Handsome; Little rock
Abram-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-&-Variations		Boy	High father; Exalted father; Father of multitudes; Father of nations; Crossing; Passage
Abir		Boy	Aroma; Perfume; Scent; Mighty; Brave; Soar; Fly; Spirit; Colored powder
Amer-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Ruler; Prince; Emir; Commander
Zein		Boy	Beauty; Grace; Handsome
Anav		Boy	Humble; Kind
Andrzej		Boy	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; A variant of the name Andrew and Andreas
Aneirin		Boy	Honor; Esteem; Dignity
Abdulahi		Boy	God's servant
Anes		Unisex	Friendly; Affable; Pure; Chaste
Anh		Unisex	Flower; Brave; Hero; Reflect light
Antek-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Flower
Aramis		Boy	Fictional swordsman; Lion; From Aramtis; Valley
Arie		Boy	Lion of God; From Hadria; Greatest achievement
Aariv		Boy	King of wisdom; Rainforest
Ario		Unisex	Platinum; Noble-born
Aadit:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Sun; Learned; First
Zaim		Boy	Leader; Chief; General
Artemis-Name-Meaning:-Your-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Safe; Butcher; Greek goddess of the wild and chastity
Arush-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Variations		Boy	Dawn; Red; Rising sun; Good-tempered; Calm
Arwin		Boy	White; Fair; Blessed; People's friend
Zahi-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Beautiful; Brilliant
Augustine		Boy	To increase; Venerable; Great
Aun		Unisex	Helper
Aurelio		Boy	Golden; The golden one
Avrohom		Boy	Father of many
Yves		Boy	Yew
Awab		Unisex	Repentant; Penitent; One who returns to God
Axton		Boy	Acca's stone; Town of ash trees
Ayham		Boy	Strong-willed; Brave
Yonatan		Boy	Yahweh has given
Bailee		Boy	Bailiff
Baker		Girl	One who bakes professionally
Benaiah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Yahweh has built
Bennie		Boy	Son; Son of the south; Son of the right hand; Blessed
Bert-Name-Meaning-And-Origins:-History,-Variations,-And-More		Boy	Bright
Bexley-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Wood land clearing surrounded by box trees
Yassine		Boy	36th chapter of the Quran
Blayke		Boy	Black; Pale
Joby		Boy	Persecuted; Hated
Kwabena-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Born on a Tuesday
Ryu		Boy	Dragon; Noble; Prosperous
Kory		Unisex	Maiden; Daughter; In a hollow; In a cauldron
Kitto		Boy	Bearer of Christ; Each of two; Torture; My consecration of your name; Pure
Kinsley		Girl	King's meadow; Victory
Khizer		Boy	Green; Moist
Sahir		Boy	Wakeful
Kester		Boy	Christ-bearer; one who carries Christ
Kennedy		Girl	Helmeted head; Armored head
Sajid		Boy	One who bows down to God
Salahudeen		Boy	Righteousness of Faith
Kebron		Boy	Grave;Tomb
Kaspian:-Complete-2025-Name-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Girl	White
Salvatore		Boy	Savior; Rescuer; Deliverer
Karman		Boy	Garden; Crimson; Occupational name for a carter; Pocket
Kamsiyochukwu		Boy	God gave me exactly as I asked
Kaizer		Boy	Emperor; Hairy
Kaif		Boy	Pleasure; High spirit
Samuele		Boy	Name of God; God has heard
Santana		Unisex	Saint Anne; Favor; Grace; Holy; Follower of Saint Anne
Sartaj		Boy	Head; Crown; Leader; Chief
Sekani		Unisex	Laugh
Joy-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Happiness; Great pleasure; Delight; Rejoice
Joven		Unisex	Youthful; Young
Jotham		Boy	God is perfect
Joshan-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Numerology		Unisex	Armor; Shield; Combat clothing
Shaheer		Boy	Someone who is well-known and famous
Shahmeer		Boy	One who is very handsome; King-like; Beauty; End of a rope
Shuaib		Boy	Midianite prophet in Quran; Abundance
Haitham		Boy	young eagle
Hal		Boy	Home leader
Siyam		Boy	Fasting; Abstaining
Hank		Boy	Home ruler; God is gracious
Harish		Boy	One of many names of Lord Vishnu; Lord of monkeys
Harsh-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Nicknames		Boy	Gladness; Cheerfulness
Hosea		Boy	Salvation
Humayl		Unisex	Little lamb; Praiseworthy; Courageous
Ianto		Unisex	God is gracious
Iggy		Unisex	Fire; Fiery
Ignatius		Unisex	Fire; Fiery
Ikenna		Boy	Power of the father
Ikram		Unisex	Honor; To be generous
Jaskaran		Boy	A good deed; Sun of God; God's gift

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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