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
Georgie-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Farmer; Earthworker
Pixie		Girl	A tiny, green, pointy-eared fairy
Olivier		Boy	Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; Planter of olive trees; All cautious
Loki:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	To lock; The Trickster God
Ray		Boy	Wise; Counsel; Decision; Beam of light
Koby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Boy	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Rome		Unisex	From Rome; Citizen of Rome
Wilbur		Boy	Wild boar; Will; Desire; Fortress
Raya-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-New-Moms		Boy	Warrior; Happy; Queen; Fragrance; Night orchid; Wife or beloved; Celebration
Alannah		Girl	Harmony; Offering; Beautiful; Exalted; Precious; Child
Mara-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations-&-Famous-Bearers		Boy	Bitter
Mira:-Baby-Name-Guide-For-2025,-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	A wonderous beauty; Peace; Sea; Ocean; Glory; Merry; Kindness; Behold
Livia		Girl	Envious; Blue; To envy; Olive
Tiana		Unisex	Princess; Follower of Christ; Loved; Divine; From Sebaste
Oliwier		Boy	Same to the olive fruit
Luis		Boy	Famous in battle
Fox-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Traits		Unisex	Fox-catcher; Brave people
Niall		Boy	Champion; Hero; Passionate; Cloud
Remi-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Oarsman; Rower; Lord consoles in me; Heaven; Sky
Kiaan		Boy	God's grace; Being; Existence; Essence".
Anais-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Highly gracious; Merciful; Immaculate; Undefiled; Goddess of fertility, healing, wisdom, and water
Lia-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations-&-Popularity		Girl	Weary; Cow; Rose; Downy bearded; Bearer of good news
Aida		Girl	Returning; Visitor; Noble; Fire; Moon; Ornament; Happy; Distinguished
Izabella		Girl	My God is an oath
Hendrix		Boy	Home ruler
Ismaeel		Boy	God has heard
Manha		Girl	A direction; A path of life; Gift from Allah; Many leaves
Madeline-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-Variants		Girl	Of Magdala; High Tower
Lawrence		Boy	From Laurentum; Bright; Shining
Lilia		Girl	Lily; Purity; White
Tomos		Boy	One of the twin Boy
Anas-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Boy	Friendliness
Laith		Boy	Lion; Brave; Name of a Scottish village
Tom		Boy	Twin; Honest; Innocent; Naive
Johnny-Baby-Name-Meaning-In-2025:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	God is gracious
Marwa-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-3-Essential-Facts		Girl	Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; A hill near Mecca
Freyja		Girl	Lady
Eira		Girl	Snow; Mercy
Halima		Girl	Patient; Tolerant; Gentle; Mild mannered; Generous
Sulaiman:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origins-&-Popularity		Boy	Peace
Odin		Boy	Inspiration; Frenzy; Rage
Miller		Boy	Mill, Mill keeper
Laurence		Boy	A person from the place of the laurel trees, From Laurentum
Khalil		Boy	Friend; Companion; Trustworthy
Maisy		Girl	Pearl
Isra		Unisex	Night journey
Lauren		Boy	From Laurentum; Laurel
Pola-Baby-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Belonging to Apollo: Small and humble; Steel
Antonio-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Priceless
Diego		Boy	Teacher; Saint; Supplanter
Lachlan		Boy	Land of the lakes; Warlike
Reign-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	To rule; Royal power; Kingdom
Dante		Boy	Steadfast; Enduring
Joanna		Girl	God is gracious
Caitlin		Girl	Pure; Chaste
Minahil		Girl	Fountain; Spring
Genevieve		Girl	Woman of the race or tribe; Woman of the family
Cecilia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Blind
Hania		Girl	Favor; Grace; Pleasant; Spirit warrior
Alistair		Boy	Defender of the people
Hamish		Boy	Supplanter
Prince		Boy	Royal descendant
Jaden-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	God has heard; Thankful; He will judge
Haider-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lion; Warrior
Zakaria		Boy	Yahweh remembers
Kasper-Baby-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-History		Boy	Treasurer; Holder of treasure
Nikolas		Boy	Victory of the people
Regan		Boy	A little regal one
Idrees-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Interpreter; Studious; Smart; Ardent lord
Renee-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Born again; Reborn; Rebirth
Hermione		Girl	Messenger
Erika		Girl	Sole ruler; Eternal ruler; Ever powerful; Heather
Ariyah		Girl	Lion; Noble; Melody
Karina		Boy	Pure; Beloved; Each of the two
Macsen-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	The greatest one
Brooklyn		Girl	Broken land; Marsh; One who lives near a brook
Dalton		Boy	Settlement in valley
Mikolaj		Boy	The victory of mankind
Maddox		Boy	Son of Madoc; Fortunate
Noel:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-And-Variants---Complete-Guide		Boy	Christmas
Bentley-Name-Meaning,-Origin-and-Popularity-in-2025:-A-Guide		Boy	Bent grass clearing; Bent grass woodland
Rebeca		Girl	To tie; To bind
Fearne		Boy	One who lived in a place covered with ferns
Alys		Girl	Of the noble kind; Honorable
Adelaide		Girl	Noble natured; Noble; Kind
Hareem		Girl	Dedicated to God; Destroyed; With pierced nose; A sacred, forbidden place
Mikaeel		Boy	Who is like God
Hadley		Boy	Heather field
Armaan		Boy	Desire; Wish; Strong desire
Hari		Boy	Brown; Yellow; Tawny; Hindu god Vishnu; Lion; Horse; Monkey; To shine; Ruler of the home; High
Ryder-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity:-Complete-2025-Guide		Boy	Mounted warrior; Knight; Messenger
Michelle-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Who is like God?
Milana		Girl	Favor; Gracious; Dear
Milena		Girl	Gracious; Dear
Selena		Girl	Moon, Sky; Heaven
Ela		Girl	My God is an oath; Hazel; Earth
Jonas		Boy	Dove; God is gracious
Raheem		Boy	Kind; Compassionate; Merciful; Tenderhearted
Atticus		Boy	From Attica; Athenian; Rugged coast
Ashley		Boy	Ash tree meadow; Meadow of Ash trees; Of the Ash tree meadow

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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