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
Fahima		Girl	Intelligent; Scholar
Fanta		Unisex	To abstain; One who weans an infant
Farwa		Girl	Crown; Wealth
Fausta		Girl	Lucky; Auspicious
Fawn-Baby-Name:-Complete-2025-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	A young deer
Felicite		Girl	Fortune
Fernanda		Girl	Peace; Bold journey; Daring
Filipa		Girl	A horse lover; Friend of horses
Filza		Girl	Most Beloved; Piece of one's being; Rose from heaven
Firdaus		Unisex	Paradise; Garden
Florencia-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Flourishing; Prosperous
Florentina		Girl	Flourishing; Prosperous; Flower
Florina-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-&-5-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	Flower
Francine		Girl	France; Frenchman; A Germanic tribe; Land of the Franks
Ghazal-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Lyrical love poetry
Gift-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Numerology-&-More		Unisex	Present; Offering
Gillian		Girl	Youthful; Downy-bearded
Gisele		Girl	Pledge; Hostage
Gurneet		Girl	Guru's moral values
Haala		Unisex	Lunar halo
Haania-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Meaning-&-More		Boy	Happiness; Joyful
Hanah-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-History-&-Trends		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh is merciful; God has shown mercy; A variant is Hana
Hanya		Unisex	Happy; Rice
Harla-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Numerology-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Hare land
Havin		Girl	Summer nights
Hedy		Girl	Battle; War
Hila-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Halo; Aura; To praise; To shine; Hope
Hilda		Girl	Battle
Ianthe-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Violet flower
Ibtihal		Girl	Supplication; Prayer
Ikhlas		Girl	Purity; Devotion; Faithfulness; Sincerity
Immy		Unisex	Innocent; Maiden
Imrie		Unisex	Ruler of the home
Inari-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Unisex	Carrying rice
Indya-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Zodiac-&-More		Unisex	River; Body of trembling water
Inga		Girl	Ancestor; Ing is beautiful
Inioluwa		Boy	Acquiring God's treasure
Irem		Girl	Gardens in heaven
Irie		Girl	Cool; Nice; Peace; Harmony; Get in favor; Inlet
Isaura		Unisex	From Isauria
Ishika		Girl	Arrow; Reed; Painter's brush; Elephant's eyeball
Jaliyah		Girl	Sublime; Exalted; Ascending
Janiyah		Girl	God is gracious; Favored
Jaskiran		Girl	One who sings Lord's praises
Jaycie		Unisex	Blessed; Prestigious; Blue crested bird
Jazmyn		Girl	Jasmine flower
Jeanelle		Unisex	God is gracious
Jeanie		Girl	God is gracious
Jenae		Girl	White phantom; God is gracious
Jenaya		Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Jet-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Home ruler; Beloved; Love
Jiana		Girl	God is gracious
Jiyana		Unisex	The gray-lined hawk; Life
Joella-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Girl	Yahweh is god
Junainah-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-Pronunciation-And-Variants		Girl	Little garden; Paradise
Juwairiyah:-What-You-Need-To-Know-About-This-Baby-Name		Girl	Little girl; Young woman
Kaci		Girl	Vigilant
Kadence-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Flow; Rhythm
Kaela		Girl	Citadel; Laurel crown; Joyful
Kainat		Girl	All beings and creations; The universe
Kaiyah		Unisex	Each of the two; Pure
Kalaya-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Fun-Facts		Unisex	Beautiful woman
Kalila		Girl	Sweetheart; Friend
Kalise		Unisex	Fierce one
Kamelia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Shurb
Kareena-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Dear; Little one; Pure
Karissa-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Very dear; Grace; Kindness
Karma		Girl	Fate; Destiny; Action; Deed; Fate; Performance
Katharine		Girl	The pure one; The clear one; Pure; Clear
Katia		Girl	Pure; Clear; Each of the two; Hundred; Far off
Kaviya		Girl	Poem
Kayal		Unisex	Lake; Fish
Kaycie		Girl	Alert; On the watch
Keanna		Girl	Divine; Goddess-like
Keila		Girl	Citadel; Fort; Pure; Crown of laurels
Keisi		Unisex	Unique; Strong; Resilient
Kesia-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Cassia; Cinnamon; Blind
Khalisah		Girl	Sincere; Pure
Khawlah		Girl	Doe; Female deer
Khiara		Unisex	Black; Clear; Bright; Famous
Kimaya		Girl	Alchemy; A golden goose; Sleight of hand; Magic
Kiyah		Unisex	Mine; King; The cooing of a bird
Kleio		Girl	Glory
Korra-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Nicknames-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	Maiden
Krista		Girl	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
Kriva		Unisex	Unique and mysterious
Laaibah		Girl	The prettiest woman
Lamia-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Shining; Radiant; Name of a Libyan Queen
Lamorna		Girl	High tide in the area around the church
Laraya-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Numerology-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	Strong; Unique; Confident
Layana		Unisex	Shining; Glowing; Place of rest
Leigh		Boy	Delicate; By the meadow; Clearing
Leigha		Girl	Weary; Cow
Lenka-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Unique-Insights		Girl	Torch; Bright shining light; Of Magdala; Tower
Leola		Girl	Lioness; Loyal
Letti		Girl	Joy; Happiness
Lexy-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variants-&-Popularity-Explained		Girl	Defending men; Helper; Defender
Leyan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Personality-Guide		Unisex	Gentle; Soft; Delicate; Clearing; Favor; Grace
Leylah		Girl	Night
Lielle		Girl	My God; God is mine

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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