Olivia & Muhammad Reign Supreme in 2025 Baby Names

For the year 2025, Olivia and Muhammad have once again been crowned the most popular baby names in England and Wales. Olivia has maintained its status as the number one choice for girls for an impressive decade, with 2,386 newborns registered under this name. Following closely behind for girls was Lily, which climbed to second place, surpassing Amelia. Muhammad secured the top spot for boys for the third consecutive year, with 5,957 babies receiving this name. Noah and Leo followed as the second and third most popular boy names, respectively. The data, released by the Office for National Statistics, is based on birth registrations from the 2025 calendar year.

The lists also welcomed new entries. For girls, names such as Eliana, Gracie, Anaya, Alba, Marnie, Lila, and Frankie made their debut in the top rankings. Similarly, Vincent, Carter, Stanley, and Ruben were new additions for boys. Conversely, some familiar names like Jessica, Ellie, and Amelia for girls, and Bodhi, Grayson, and Brody for boys, have exited the top lists, reflecting shifting preferences.