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
Daphnie		Girl	Branch of a Laurel tree
Darcia-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Trends		Girl	The dark one
Dejanae		Girl	Already seen
Dela		Boy	God; Deity; Complete; Satisfied; Savior; Noble
Demetria		Girl	One who follows Demeter; Earth mother; Greek Goddess of harvest
Deryn		Unisex	Bird
Despoina		Girl	Mistress; Lady
Devina		Unisex	Beloved; Uncle; Godlike; Divine; Eye of God; Resembling a goddess
Devyn		Unisex	Poet; Young deer; Fawn; Little dark one
Dhyana-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-And-Pronunciation		Boy	Meditation
Dini		Unisex	Judged; Brave bear; Wave; Divine
Divina		Girl	Divine; God-like
Diyanah		Girl	Religion; Creed
Donatella-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-History		Girl	Gift of God; To give; Gift
Donna		Girl	Lady; Woman
Doreen		Girl	Gift of God; Blessed; Brooding
Dorka:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-And-Personality		Girl	Gift of god
Dorota		Girl	Gift of God
Dory-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Gift of God; Dorian woman
Duniya-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	World; Universe; Earth
Dunja-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Notable-Figures:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Quince
Ebunoluwa-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Girl	God's gift
Ede		Girl	A noble and kind-hearted individual
Edeline		Girl	Noble
Eibhlin		Girl	Bird; Hazelnut; Shining
Eilah		Girl	Terebinth tree; Oak; Blessed; Holy
Eile		Girl	Edge; Blade; Awe; Fear
Eiley		Girl	Corposant; Torch; Moon
Elaria		Girl	Sweetly-speaking; Well-spoken
Eleora		Girl	God is the ultimate light
Eliane		Girl	Sun
Elizabeta		Girl	My God is an oath
Elizabete		Girl	Latvian form of Elizabeth; My God is abundance; My God has sworn
Ellah-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Complete-Guide-With-Pronunciation		Unisex	Young girl; Other
Elliah-Name-Guide-For-2025:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Belonging to those who are noble; Belonging to the high class; Those who belong to Illiyyeen
Ellisia		Girl	Yahweh is my God
Elliw		Girl	Name of a color; Over-sensitive nature
Elois		Boy	Sun; Healthy; Whole; Wide; Famous in battle
Eluned		Girl	Idol; Image; Likeness
Elvia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Honey-yellow; Blond; Elf
Elzbieta		Girl	My God is an oath
Embla		Girl	Elm
Emerie		Girl	A ruler who is brave, powerful, and vigorous
Emersyn		Girl	Son of Emery; Great ruler; Brave; Vigorous; Unceasing
Emiya		Unisex	Bliss; Three arrows; Shrine; Three valleys
Emna-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Key-Insights		Girl	Safety
Enas		Girl	Friendliness
Enaya		Unisex	Concern; Care
Enayah-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Graceful; Elegant; Blessed
Enia-Baby-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Fiery; Noble; Kernel
Enza-Name-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation-And-Popularity		Girl	Swallow; Three
Eretria		Unisex	City of the rowers
Erum-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-Trends-And-Variants		Girl	Toss; Throw off; Heaven; Paradise
Erva		Girl	Female ibex; Mountain goat
Eshe		Girl	Live; Exist
Esmeray		Girl	Dark moon
Esty-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-History-In-2025:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Star; Evening star
Evee-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-For-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Desired; To breathe; To live
Evelynne		Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Evolet		Girl	Promise of life; Violet life
Evolette-Name-Guide:-Popularity,-Meaning,-Nicknames-&-Traits		Girl	The promise of life; To breathe; To live; Purple flower
Excel-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	To be superior; To surpass
Ezzah		Girl	A person who gives honor; To be powerful
Fabiana-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Girl	Bean farmer
Fable		Unisex	A story
Faiha		Unisex	Garden; Sweet smell from heaven
Farahnaz		Girl	A joyful person
Farha-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-Complete-Guide		Girl	A happy woman; A Joyous time
Fariah		Girl	Slim; Tall; Woman with beautiful long hair
Fariyal		Girl	A woman who is like an angel
Fateha		Unisex	Conqueror
Fathia		Girl	Conqueror
Faya		Girl	A woman who is like a fairy; Elf
Fayth		Girl	Trust; Confidence; Belief
Fearn		Boy	One who lived in a place covered with ferns
Fedora-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	A divine, heavenly gift
Fifer		Unisex	Pipe player; To Whistle
Floella		Boy	Flower
Flori		Girl	Gold coin or thread; Flower
Freydis-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-&-History		Girl	Goddess; Priestess
Gabby-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	God is my strong man; Devout
Gayathri-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-And-Nicknames		Girl	A type of song or hymn; Knowledge; Mother of Vedas
Geet		Unisex	Song
Genie-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Girl	Well-born; God is gracious; Noble
Geraldine		Girl	Spear's power
Ghada		Girl	Graceful woman
Gifty		Boy	Gifted; Blessed
Gilda		Girl	Sacrifice; Tribute; Compensation; Payment
Ginnie		Girl	Virgin; Maiden; White; Blessed; Juniper
Gisela		Girl	Pledge
Gittel		Girl	Good
Giulietta-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Youthful; Downy-bearded
Gold		Unisex	Precious metal; One who worked with gold; One with yellow hair
Goodness		Unisex	Virtuous; Benevolent; Pure
Gracee		Girl	Graceful
Gracia		Boy	Grace; Grace of God; Divine grace
Grayce		Girl	Favor; Blessing
Gurkiran		Girl	The ray of Guru's light; Radiance and brightness of Guru
Gurveen		Boy	Guru's grace
Gwenevere-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Phantom; White fay

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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