Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealed

A significant story is unfolding on the international scene. Most popular baby names for boys and girls in 2025 revealedImage source, Getty ImagesByDan SalesPublished13 minutes agoThe most popular names for babies born in 2025 in England and Wales have been revealed - with Lily moving up the charts into second place for girls. Olivia held the top spot for the fourth year in a row for girls' names and Muhammad topped the list for boys' names for the third year running.

Amelia, which had been the second most popular girls' name previously, has dropped down to third, while Noah sits in second for boys. Leo has become the third most popular name for boys.

The list is released by the Office for National Statistics, external (ONS) and used birth registration data from the last full calendar year.

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