From Muhammad to Olivia: The Most Popular Baby Names in England and Wales in 2025 Revealed; Check Full List of Top 10 Names
Muhammad has topped the list of baby boy names in England and Wales for the third straight year, with 5,957 registrations in 2025. Olivia remains the most popular girls' name for the tenth year running. The ONS data, which counts name spellings separately, highlights diverse trends and regional differences across the two nations.
For the third consecutive year, Muhammad has been ranked as the most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales, according to the latest birth registration data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Olivia continues to hold the top position for girls, a spot it has maintained for a decade. The new figures, covering the 2025 calendar year, highlight ongoing trends in naming preferences across the region.
Popularity Rankings and Data Methodology
According to the ONS data, 5,957 boys were named Muhammad in 2025. Noah followed in second place with 4,075 registrations, while Leo ranked third with 3,278. For girls, Olivia remained the most popular choice, given to 2,386 babies. Lily secured the second spot with 2,249, while Amelia placed third with 2,153. Viral Video: Woman Confronts Man Attempting To Take Selfies With Unsupervised Children in UK.
Top 10 Baby Names in England and Wales in 2025
The ONS specifies that it counts every spelling of a name separately. Due to this methodology, alternative spellings of the name Muhammad also appeared in the top 100 rankings, with "Mohammed" placing 20th (1,712) and "Mohammad" placing 55th (895).
Top 10 Baby Names in England and Wales (2025)
| Rank | Boys' Names | Girls' Names |
| 1 | Muhammad | Olivia |
| 2 | Noah | Lily |
| 3 | Leo | Amelia |
| 4 | Luca | Isla |
| 5 | Arthur | Florence |
| 6 | Oliver | Freya |
| 7 | George | Poppy |
| 8 | Oscar | Elsie |
| 9 | Theodore | Ivy |
| 10 | Freddie | Isabella |
Regional Trends in England and Wales
Data analysis reveals distinct regional variations in naming choices. While Muhammad was the most popular name for boys in four of England’s nine regions, it ranked 34th in Wales. Viral Birmingham Fight Video Triggers ‘Two-Tier Policing’ Debate in UK, West Midlands Police Respond.
Beyond the established leaders, the 2025 data also showed several new entries entering the girls’ top 100 list, including Eliana, Gracie, Alba, and Lilah. While officials noted that popular culture continues to influence naming trends, they did not identify specific drivers for this year’s shifts.
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