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
Esraa		Unisex	Nocturnal journey
Esta-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Your-Complete-Guide		Girl	Star; Evening star
Eszter		Girl	Star
Etana		Boy	Solid; Enduring; Firm
Etti		Girl	Myrtle; Bride; Star
Evah-Name-Meaning,-Variants-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Life; Living
Evaline		Girl	To breathe; Life; Hazelnut; Bird
Evania-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide-2025		Girl	Good news; To breathe; Peaceful
Evony-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Yew tree
Ewelina		Girl	Life; Breathe; Hazelnut
Fareeda		Girl	An unparalleled and unique woman
Fatemah		Girl	To abstain
Faustina		Girl	Auspicious; Lucky
Federica-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Peaceful ruler
Feride		Girl	Precious; Unique; To be unique
Fianna		Girl	Band of warriors; Brave enemies
Finty		Unisex	White fire; White ancient
Fionnuala		Boy	One with fair shoulders
Firdous		Unisex	Paradise; Garden
Fizzah		Girl	Silver
Floriana		Girl	Flower
Gergana		Girl	The one who does plantation and harvesting
Golda-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-And-Key-Insights		Girl	Gold
Gracelyn		Girl	Graceful lake; Grace by the lake
Gwenyth		Girl	Fair; Blessed; White
Haajar		Girl	Solid as a stone
Hafiza		Girl	Custodian; Guardian
Halah-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Halo around the moon
Halli		Unisex	Rock
Hamida:-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Praiseworthy
Haniyya		Girl	Happy; Delighted
Hareer-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Numerology		Girl	Silk; Softness; Silken cloth
Harkirat-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	One who sings of God's praise
Harlea		Boy	Rrelated to hare clearing
Harsimran		Boy	Remembering God; In memory of God; God's Thoughts
Haseena		Girl	Beautiful; Pretty
Hayfa		Girl	Slender
Heeya		Unisex	Heart
Helan-Name:-Key-Insights-Into-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Keep; Preserve; Forest land
Hestia		Girl	Hearth; Fireside; Goddess of hearth and home;
Hoda		Girl	Right guidance
Hooriyah		Girl	Beautiful and radiant angel
Huma		Girl	Lucky bird; Phoenix; Fortress
Husaina		Girl	Handsome; Good; Beautiful
Idara		Unisex	Joy
Ife		Boy	Love
Ifra		Unisex	Prestige; Elevation; Sublime
Ifunanya		Girl	Love
Ileana-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Torch; Moon
Ilse		Girl	My God is an oath
Imane-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Faithful; Devoted to God
Inaara		Unisex	Illumination; Ray of light; Chaste; Lamb
Inessa-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Pure; Innocent
Insiya		Girl	Humanity
Iram		Unisex	Toss; To Throw off
Isbah-Baby-Name:-Key-Insights-On-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Unisex	Light; Morning or dawn
Iza		Unisex	My God is an oath
Izel		Girl	Unique; Delicate; God contends; A river in Russia
Jacie-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity-In-2025:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Hyacinth flower; Healer
Jamilah-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Beautiful
Janani		Girl	Mother; Giver of life
Janessa		Girl	God is gracious
Janiah		Girl	God is gracious
Janina-Name-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	God is Gracious
Janki		Girl	Goddess Sita; Wife of the Lord
Jayleen		Unisex	Beautiful jaybird; Victory; Tranquility
Jazz		Unisex	Energy; Liveliness; Gift from God
Jeannie		Unisex	God is gracious
Jemma-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Gem; Precious stone; Dove
Jenika-Baby-Name:-Popularity,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Graceful; Light; God's gracious gift
Jennah-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Numerology		Girl	Heaven; Yahweh is gracious; White phantom
Jessamy-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Jasmine flower; To behold; Beloved
Jianna		Boy	God is gracious
Jisha		Girl	A person having the highest feelings for living
Jodi		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; He will add
Josefina		Girl	Yahweh will add; He will add
Journey-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variations		Boy	A long trip; Day
Jowita		Girl	Dedicated to love; Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh is merciful; A variant form of Jovi
Julieta-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Trends-in-2025		Girl	Youthful; Jove's child; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Julietta		Girl	Youthful; Jove's child; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Juni		Girl	Born in June; Young; Lovable
Kaavya		Girl	Poetry in motion; Poem; Intelligence
Kadijah-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Premature child
Kaisha		Unisex	Cassia; Cinnamon
Kalayah		Unisex	Lost; Joy; Happiness; Field pea
Kaliya		Boy	Joy; Happiness; People's victory; Pure; Rejoice; A huge black serpent
Kalliope-Name:-Meaning,-History,-Nicknames-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Beautiful voice
Kally		Girl	Lovely
Kamiya		Boy	Wish; Desire; Good mother; Dame; Foster mother; God; Valley
Karima		Girl	Giving and generous; Noble
Kashaf		Boy	Revelation; To show; Divination; Miracle
Kashvi:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Shining; Luminous; Bright; A shining star; Beautiful; Blooming; Glowing
Kassidy		Girl	Clever; Curly-haired
Katalea-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Orchid
Kausar-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Abundance; Plentiful
Kawthar-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Numerology		Boy	Much; Abundant; Copious; Name of a river in Paradise
Kaylani		Girl	Ocean and sky
Kayley		Girl	Each of the two; Pure; Meadow
Kaylie		Girl	Pure; Forest clearing
Kelilah		Girl	Crown; Wreath

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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