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
Silvie		Girl	Forest
Simisola-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation-Guide,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Rest in wealth
Simrah:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Heaven; Fruit
Sita		Girl	Furrow; Wife of Lord Rama
Siwan		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; Shadow; Canopy
Somaya		Girl	High; Lofty; Elevated
Sonam		Unisex	Virtuous; Good karma; Fortunate; Beautiful
Sonja		Unisex	Wisdom
Soraia-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	The Pleiades; Princess; Bright woman; Morning star
Sorayah		Boy	The Pleiades
Sukie		Girl	Beloved; Lily; Rose
Sumaira		Girl	A companion to talk in the evening
Sundas-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Heaven's dress; Beautiful; Good
Surah		Unisex	Chapter
Suzannah		Girl	Lily; Lotus; Rose
Suzi		Girl	Lily flower
Suzy		Girl	A dame who is like a lily flower
Sylvi		Unisex	Sun; Strength; Wood; Forest
Symphony		Unisex	Concordant in sound
Taalia		Unisex	Dew from heaven
Tahera		Girl	Virtuous; Pure; Chaste
Tahiya		Unisex	Greeting; Salutation; Security
Tahnee-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Light brown; Surf; Wave
Taia-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	To paint; To tattoo; Light
Taisia-Name-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Bandage
Taiya		Girl	Very graceful; Extremely elegant; Gift of God
Taliha		Girl	Of Italy; Of life; To blossom; Dew from God; Youth
Tamaya-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	One who is the center of everything
Tanaya		Girl	Daughter; Belonging to one's family; This child of mine
Tansy		Girl	Immortal
Taqwa		Girl	Piety; Devotion
Taraji		Girl	To hope; To wish for
Taslima-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Compliance; Submission; Salutation
Tayvia		Girl	Welsh variation of Octavia
Tea		Girl	Gift of god
Tereza		Girl	To harvest
Tessie		Girl	Abbreviation of Teresa; Harvest
Thomasina		Girl	The twin
Tiah		Girl	God has helped
Tierney		Girl	Lord; Master; Descendant of a lord
Tram		Boy	A beam or shaft or a burrow
Umayma		Girl	Little mother; Origin; Source
Vanshika		Girl	Lineage; Flute; Forest
Vasiliki		Girl	Queen
Vesta		Unisex	Goddess of the hearth and domestic activity
Vicky		Unisex	Victory; Conqueror
Vihaa:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Baby-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Heaven; Peace; Morning
Vivi		Unisex	Alive; Lively; Vibrant
Wafaa		Girl	Faithfulness
Wajeeha:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Eminent; Distinguished; Notable
Wareesha		Girl	Happiness
Waverly-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-And-Origin-Insights		Unisex	Meadow of quivering aspens; Wavering woodland clearing
Willamina		Girl	Will helmet; Resolute protector
Wrenn		Unisex	Small songbird
Wynnie		Unisex	Fair; Blessed; Friend of peace
Xavia-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	The new house; New home
Yalina		Girl	One who is soft and delicate; Elegant; Beautiful; Graceful
Yanet:-Complete-Guide-To-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	God is gracious
Yaran		Boy	A close friend
Yashika-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Successful; Fame; Glory
Yesha		Girl	Beautiful culture; Fame; Praise; Glory; Camel thorn; Salvation
Yosra		Unisex	Wealth; Erase
Yue		Girl	Moon; Blessing; Pearl; Tall mountain; Fertile
Zaia		Boy	Precious; Kind of cloth; Wicker basket; Fate; Destiny; Salvation of the Lord
Zaiba		Unisex	Beautiful
Zaiyah-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Unique and mysterious
Zarish		Unisex	Gold; Money; Pride
Zenab		Unisex	Beauty; Life of Zeus
Zhuri		Girl	Beautiful
Ziyah		Unisex	Light; Glow; Splendor
Zlata-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Golden
Zunaisha		Unisex	Bright flower; Flower of heaven
Aadhil-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-Nicknames-&-More		Boy	Honest; Just; Fair
Aaditya-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Belonging to Aditi; Son of Aditi; Of Aditi; The Sun
Aarvik		Boy	Strong; Courageous
Aaryn-Name-Guide-2025:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Meaning		Unisex	High mountain; Exalted
Aazil		Boy	Protector
Abba		Boy	Father; Priest; Man
Abdelaziz		Boy	Servant of the mighty
Abdoul		Boy	Servant of the powerful
Abdulahad		Boy	Servant of the one
Abdulrahim		Boy	Follower of the merciful
Abdurraheem		Boy	Merciful's servant
Abhik		Boy	Beloved; Fearless; Most Loved
Abhinav		Boy	New; Modern; Fresh; Young; Innovative
Abie		Boy	Father of Many
Acacio		Boy	The lord holds adam - the first man
Acen		Unisex	Strength; Power
Addy-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Noble; Ardent; Graceful; Adorned
Adeen-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Happy; Adorned; Noble
Adeniyi		Boy	Precious crown
Adeyemi		Unisex	Crown suits me well
Adham		Boy	Black; Dark; Formed of Earth; Son of the red earth
Adin-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Origins,-Variants,-Notable-People		Girl	Beautiful; Adorned; Little fire; Ever lasting; Leader; Delicate
Adiy		Boy	An acquaintance of Prophet Mohammad
Adnaan		Boy	Heaven; Paradise; Settler
Advay		Boy	Unique; Without second
Advit		Boy	Unique; Matchless
Aeden-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Little fire
Agampreet:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-Numerology		Boy	One who loves 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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