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
Kailey		Girl	Keeper of the keys; Rare beauty; Social celebration; Slender
Kairah		Girl	Beloved friend
Kalilah		Girl	One who is dearly loved, darling
Kalissa		Girl	Noble one
Kalsoom-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Full-cheeked; Beautiful
Kalyani		Girl	Beautiful; Auspicious
Kamaiyah-Name-Meaning:-Full-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Unique; Confident; Ambitious
Kamara-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Chameleon; Moonlight
Kamiah-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Good mother; Dame; Foster mother
Karishma		Girl	Miracle
Karlie:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History---Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Free woman; Strong woman
Karyna		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Dear; Beloved; Friend; Darling; Loved one
Kathy		Girl	Bright; Authentic; Pure; Clean; Clear; Innocent
Kavi		Boy	Wise man; Sage; Poet
Kayanna		Girl	Beautiful vegetable or greens
Kaylin		Girl	Waterfall; Pure; Lake; Rejoicer
Keavy-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-And-Nicknames		Girl	Care; Gentle; Beloved; Dear
Keiana		Unisex	Living with grace; Ancient; Silk-like material
Keiara		Girl	Black; Bright; Famous; Clear
Kelsi		Girl	Ship's victory; Cenel's island; Fierce
Kenda-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Child of clear, cool water; Greatest champion
Kendyl		Girl	Valley on the River Kent
Kensie		Unisex	Handsome; Beautiful; Good
Keshvi		Boy	Long beautiful hair
Keturah		Girl	Incense; Fragrance; Knot; To steam
Keyara		Girl	The small one with dark hair; Clear; Bright; Famous
Khadeja		Girl	Loyal; To be trusted
Khansa		Unisex	Gazelle; Snub-nosed
Kharis		Unisex	Grace; Kindness
Kieara		Girl	Dark-haired; Clear; Bright; Famous
Kierra-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Dark; Lord
Kiona		Girl	Attractive; Of Zeus; Soul crusher
Kirsten-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations		Girl	A Christian
Kiswa		Girl	Robe; Garment; The black silk cloth that covers the Kaaba
Kiva-Name-Meaning:-Insights-On-Origin,-History,-And-Variations		Girl	Supplanter; Holder of the heel; May God protect; Dear; Noble
Kizzie		Girl	Cassia; Cinnamon
Korina		Girl	Maiden
Kripa		Girl	Mercy; Grace; Kindness
Krishika		Unisex	Grower; Farmer; Ploughing; Attractive
Kristin		Girl	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
Krithika		Girl	Pleiades star cluster
Krupa-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variants,-And-Popularity		Girl	Favor; Grace
Krystle		Girl	Clear; Colorless glass
Ksenija		Girl	Ksenija means hospotality, a stranger or a guest
Kyanna-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Nicknames-&-Popularity		Unisex	Divine; Goddesslike; Silk-like material; Enduring
Kyria		Girl	Of the lord
Lacy		Girl	From Lassy; Cheerful
Laine		Boy	Wave; Torch
Lakeisha-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Cassia; Cinnamon
Lakshmi-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Sign; Mark; Fortune; Riches
Laleh		Girl	Tulip flower
Lalitha-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Playful; Charming; Desirable
Lamaya-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Good mother; Dame; Foster mother
Lamis		Girl	Toucher; Soft; From Lammas
Lamisa		Girl	Table; Plateau
Lamiya		Girl	Shining; Radiant; Throat
Lanah		Girl	Fawn; Orchid; Mountain mist
Lanya		Unisex	Little rock; Handsome; Light; World
Laren		Girl	A person who comes from the place of Laurel trees
Larysa		Girl	Seagull
Latifah-Baby-Name-Guide:-23-Essential-Insights		Boy	Gentle; Kind
Latika		Girl	The small creeper; Winding tendril
Lava		Boy	Ancestor's legacy; Inheritance
Lavaya		Unisex	Unique; Enchanting; Graceful
Leda-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	The name of the Spartan queen
Leiani		Unisex	Heavenly flowers; Royal child
Leina		Girl	Petal; Torch; Ray of Light
Lejla		Girl	A dark-haired beautiful woman who is born at night
Lela		Boy	Night
Lelia		Girl	Ardor; Warmth
Lenaya-Complete-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Linden tree; Twinflower
Leonore		Girl	Light; Brightness of the sun's rays
Lianah:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-And-Variations		Girl	Lily flower; God is my oath; Downy-bearded
Libi		Unisex	My heart
Liesel		Girl	God is my oath
Liliane-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-And-Popularity		Girl	Lily; Purity; Innocence
Lillyann		Girl	Lily; My God is an oath
Lilo-Name-Meaning,-Origin-and-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Generous one; God is my oath; Man; Army
Lilyan		Girl	From the flower name Lily; My God is an oath; Purity
Lindsey		Girl	Island of linden trees; Lincoln's Island; Lake colony
Lindy-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variants-And-Popularity		Girl	Tender; Soft; Flexible; Beautiful
Lisha		Girl	Nobility; God is salvation; Lucky; Successful
Lissie		Girl	Rational person
Livinia-Name-Meaning:-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Legendary mother of the Roman people
Livya:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-And-Popularity		Girl	To envy
Lolita		Girl	Sorrows
Loralai		Girl	Rock
Lorella		Girl	Laurel
Lorelle		Girl	Laurel tree
Lova-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Famous in battle; Promise; To assure; To permit; To allow; To praise
Lovie		Girl	Love; Famous warrior
Luchia-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity:-Key-Insights		Girl	Light; Illumination
Lumen		Girl	Illuminated; Filled with light; Brighten
Lyna		Girl	Young palm tree; Flax
Lyne		Unisex	Tender; Lake; Lightning; Lime tree
Lyrah		Unisex	Name of the constellation in the northern sky
Lyssa		Girl	Rage; Fury; Rabies; Nobility
Maame		Girl	Pearl; Mother
Maanya		Unisex	Worthy or deserving of honor or respect
Maarya		Unisex	A lady of fair complexion

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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