nuhahyearlyLaunch pricing - Get £50 off!nuhahyearlyThe most popular baby names in England and Wales (latest ONS data) were Muhammad and Olivia. Consider how a name sounds with your surname, its meaning, and whether initials spell anything unintended.
Based on ONS data: gender-neutral names (Arlo, Eden, Riley), nature-inspired names (Willow, Ivy, River), short names, and classic Victorian names are all trending strongly.
| Rank | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olivia | Muhammad |
| 2 | Amelia | Noah |
| 3 | Isla | Oliver |
| 4 | Lily | George |
| 5 | Freya | Arthur |
Arabic names (Yusuf, Aisha, Zahra), South Asian names (Arjun, Priya, Anaya), African names (Amara, Kofi, Zuri), and Celtic names (Saoirse, Niamh, Cian) all reflect the UK's diversity.
Popular choices: Avery, Charlie, Frankie, Morgan, Quinn, Rowan, and Taylor.
Register within 42 days in England and Wales (21 days in Scotland). Very few legal restrictions on names in the UK. You can change the name within 12 months by re-registering.
Register within 42 days in England and Wales, 21 days in Scotland. You do not need a name before birth.
Yes. Within 12 months, re-register the birth. After that, change by deed poll.
Very few restrictions in the UK. The registrar may refuse offensive names but there is no approved list.
Olivia for girls and Muhammad (all spellings combined) for boys, per ONS data.
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