Muhammad remains the most popular name for boys in England and Wales, while Olivia continues to lead the rankings for girls. Data concerning babies born in 2025 indicates that Olivia has secured the top spot for girls for the tenth consecutive year. For boys, Muhammad has held the top position for the third consecutive year.
According to the BBC report, the rankings reveal Noah placed second for boys, with Leo ranking third. For girls, Lily has advanced to second place, while Amelia, which previously held the second spot, has dropped to the third position. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) provided specific figures for 2025.
In that year, 5,957 boys were given the name Muhammad. Variations of this popular name were also tracked; Mohammed was recorded at 20th place with 1,712 uses, and Mohammad ranked 55th with 895 instances. For girls, Olivia was given to 2,386 babies.
The consistent popularity of Olivia underscores her enduring status as the leading name for female infants. These figures provide a clear snapshot of current naming trends, highlighting both enduring favorites and the shifting popularity of other given names across the demographics.
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