General · 9 July 2026

Olivia and Muhammad top England and Wales baby names for 2025

Olivia kept its top spot for girls' names for the tenth year, while Muhammad topped the boys' list for the third year running in England and Wales. The Office for National Statistics, the UK's largest independent producer of official statistics, released the data based on 2025 birth registrations. Lily moved up to second for girls, with Noah taking second place and Leo becoming third most popular for boys.

By BriefTea Editorial · 9 July 2026 at 13:47

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