According to which *Muhammad* has consistently surpassed others to take the top spot. According to a report released by the British Office for National Statistics (ONS), the name Muhammad has been the most popular for the second year in a row, and has been in the top ten since 2016.
The trend reflects a significant shift that reflects the impact of the growing Muslim population in the UK, where parents are naming their children according to Islamic traditions, with Noah coming in second after Muhammad and Oliver in third place. In addition, Olivia and Emilia topped the girls’ names for the third year in a row. The popularity of royal names has declined, as evidenced by the drop in the rankings of George and William. George has come in sixth place, while William has risen to 27th place.
*Muhammad* has remained at the top for the past year, reflecting the strength of the Muslim community globally. The name’s presence in the top ten since 2016 is a sign that religious and cultural identity is increasingly taking hold in British society. It also means that Muslim parents are taking pride in naming their children in accordance with Islamic traditions, reflecting cultural diversity and inter-ethnic harmony.
Noah and Oliver’s milestone
The name *Noah* coming in second place is becoming a new and unique choice for British parents, proving that Islamic and Western cultures are blending together. The continued popularity of *Oliver* is an indication that Western traditions and names are not lacking, and the influence of different family backgrounds in England and Wales is evident.
Continuous increase in girls’ names
Olivia and Emilia are also steadily gaining ground among girls’ names, indicating that parents are increasingly choosing soft, popular names for their daughters. The continued popularity of these names reflects families’ cultural and aesthetic preferences.
Decline of royal names
The popularity of royal names has declined sharply this year. The decline in the rankings of historic royal names such as George and William reflects a new economic and cultural trend, according to which British families are now turning to more traditional or modern names. The continued dominance of *Muhammad* in the list of baby boy names in England and Wales, and its increasing trend with influences from other countries, reflects the influence of Islam and Muslims in British society. In addition, the popularity of names such as *Noah* and *Oliver* is a sign of a cultural mix. The popularity of *Olivia* and *Emilia* among girls’ names also proves that a combination of modern and classic is now the top choice for most parents.
