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
Aminah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Honesty; Trustworthy; Truthful
Rafe		Boy	Council of the wolf; Wise wolf; God heals
Marco		Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war; Warlike
Macie		Girl	Of Massy; Weapon; Gift of God
Stella		Unisex	Star; Pillar
Joe-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	God will add
Ayman		Boy	Blessed; Righteous; Right-handed; Good fortune
Zachariah		Boy	God remembers; Yahweh remembers
Hussain		Boy	Handsome; Good; Beautiful
Khalid		Boy	Eternal; Immortal; To last forever
Isa-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Your-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Ice; Jesus; Yahweh is salvation; My God is an oath
Keiran		Boy	Black; Black-haired; Army's edge
Natalie		Girl	Birthday; Birthday of the God; Christmas; Festival of the nativity
Verity		Girl	Truth
Ebony-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-And-More-In-2025		Girl	Dark beauty; Ebony tree
Anayah		Girl	Care; Protection; Diligence; God has answered
Sylvie		Girl	A lady of the woods or forest
Hugh:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Variations---Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Mind; Thought; Soul; Spirit
Alaya		Girl	High Status; Exalted; Sublime; Dwelling; Abode; Imperishable; Permanence
Bear		Boy	Produce; To give birth; Brown; Bear
Leia		Girl	Weary; Heavenly child
Issac-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	He will laugh
Daphne		Girl	Laurel; Victory; Achievement
Lexie		Girl	Defender of men; Defender; Helper
Bruno-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Popularity-Trends-In-2025		Boy	Armor; Protection; Burnished; Polished; Brown
Hughie		Boy	Heart; Mind; Spirit; A diminutive of Hugh
Brandon		Boy	Prince; Chieftain; Gorse hill; Hill covered with broom
Kyle-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Narrows; Channel; Strait
Oliwia		Girl	Olive; Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; All cautious
Harmony-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Unity; Concord
Ace		Unisex	Highest rank; One; Defending men
Lochlan		Boy	From the land of lakes; Vikings; Scandinavian
Zane-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious; Lily
Lennox		Boy	Place of elms
Declan		Boy	Full of goodness
Clayton-Name-Meaning-and-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Clay settlement
Marshall-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Boy	Horse-keeper; Master of horses; Stable boy; Keeper; Servant; Military chief commander
Yusra		Girl	Wealth; Ease
Evelina		Girl	Life; Breathe; Hazelnut
Frances-Name-Meaning,-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	From France; Free one
Saoirse-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-Trends-in-2025		Girl	Liberty; Freedom
Henrietta-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Ruler of an estate; Ruler of the home
Margaret-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-7-Essential-Facts		Girl	Pearl
Philip		Boy	Horse lover
Honey-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Nectar; Sweet; Dear; Beloved
Danny		Boy	God is my judge
Arham		Boy	Merciful
Aahil		Boy	King; Monarch; Great ruler; Great king
Iona		Boy	Yew tree; Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh has given
Dennis-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Boy	Danish; The Dane; Greek God Dionysus
Malik-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	King; Wave; Sea
Kyra		Girl	Throne; Sun; Young; Lord
Ayana		Girl	Beautiful flower; Color; Design; Spring water; Delicate
Meadow		Girl	Grassy field; Meadow; A mown field
Amalia		Girl	Vigorous; Industrious; Brave
Louisa		Girl	Famous warrior
Alaia		Girl	Joyful; Happy; Lofty
Jannat-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	A garden of Heaven; Paradise
Cruz		Boy	Cross; Crucifix
Magnus-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Large; Great
Simon		Boy	Hearing; Listening; Flat-nosed
Ibraheem		Boy	Father of many
Sean		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Cairo		Unisex	The victorious; The conqueror; The vanquisher
Aydin		Boy	Fire; Enlightened; Illuminating; Clear
Ewan		Boy	Born of the yew tree
Serena		Girl	Serene; Tranquil; Clear; Mermaid
Eshaal		Girl	Kindled; A flower from paradise
Kara		Boy	To love; Dark; Beloved
Everleigh		Girl	Boar meadow; Boar clearing
Aniyah		Girl	God is gracious
Ari-Name-Meaning:-6-Origins,-Variants,-And-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Lion; Eagle; Brave; Most holy; Sun-like; Visible; Generous; Chief; Superior
Tate		Unisex	Cheerful; Well-built; Heart; Gift of God
Szymon		Boy	To hear; To listen
Eduard		Boy	Rich guard
Aron		Boy	Exalted; High mountain; Teaching; Singing
Yaqub		Boy	Supplanter; Holder of the heel; May god protect
Agnes-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Chaste; Pure
Lennie		Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Annabella		Girl	Grace; Favor; Beautiful
Fleur-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Flower
Bianca		Girl	White; Pure; Fair-colored
Catherine		Girl	Pure
Kaleb		Boy	Devotion to God; Faithfulness; Bold; Whole; Heart
Esmee-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Esteemed; Loved
Ariah		Girl	Song; Melody; Gold
Anabia		Girl	To turn; To return and repent to Allah
Eadie-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Fortunate battle; Wealthy battle
Tomas-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Twin
Dawud-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Atlas		Boy	To endure; Bearer of the heavens
Hashim		Boy	Crusher of evil; Breaker of bread
Jaiden		Boy	Thankful one; God will judge
Nikodem		Boy	Victory of the people
Aiyla-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Island
Rudi		Girl	Famous wolf; Reddish
Peggy		Girl	Pearl; Child of light
Mario		Boy	Warlike; Mars; Male
Georgie-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Farmer; Earthworker
Montgomery-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Gomeric's hill; Gumarich's hill

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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