Most Popular Baby Names 2014: The UK’s Top Choices Revealed

If you need some baby name inspiration, or are hoping to pick out a unique name rather than following the crowd, then look no further.

The results for the hottest baby boy and baby girls names are in, and spoiler alert: Frozen’s Elsa is in there.

Featuring some regal inspiration and a nod to France, a traditionally Arabic name, Muhammad, topped the boy’s list – moving up a whopping 27 places from last year.
 
The Greek name Sophia was named the most popular girls name, knocking last year’s favourite, Olivia, off the top spot and into fourth place. And Emily stayed firmly put in the no. 2 spot for the second year running.
 
As well as lots of well-known names, the stats, gathered by BabyCentre, highlighted some more unusual choices – Wren, London, Apollo and Braxton (as in hicks?!) were listed in the top 100. Queen Bey and Jay Z’s daughter’s name, Blue, was also named in the top 100.

 
The Most Popular Boys Names
 
Other names that made the boys top 10 included Noah, the name of Michael Buble’s tot and also one of this year’s most epic action films, and Harry – which has remained a firm favourite for years.  
 
While George didn’t make the top ten, the royal baby’s name did make 18th place – an indication of how much the British public loves the little fella. William was named the 12th favourite boys name.

 
The Most Popular Girls Names
 
The girl’s list shows that names ending in ‘a’ are still hot choices, with Olivia, Amelia and Isabella in the top 10. And, naturally, Frozen’s leading lady Elsa has inspired lots of parents to give their small person the same name this year as it lands at #75.
 
And Brit parents clearly are inspired by French names as Ava and Chloe are other top picks.
 
Feast your eyes on the top 20 names below…
 
Top 10 Girls Names
1.     Sophia
2.     Emily
3.     Lily
4.     Olivia
5.     Amelia
6.     Isla
7.     Isabella
8.     Ava
9.     Sophie
10. Chloe
11. Isabelle
12. Ella
13. Poppy
14. Mia
15. Evie
16. Jessica
17. Charlotte
18. Grace
19. Emma
20. Alice

 
Top 10 Boys Names
1.     Muhammad
2.     Oliver
3.     Jack
4.     Noah
5.     Jacob
6.     Charlie
7.     Harry
8.     Joshua
9.     James
10. Ethan
11. Thomas
12. William
13. Henry
14. Oscar
15. Daniel
16. Max
17. Leo
18. George
19. Alfie
20. Alexander

How did you pick out your baby’s name? Let us know in the comments!

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