Most Popular Girls' Names
The official Top 100 ranking of girls names in England and Wales based on ONS birth records.
The definitive ranking of the 100 most given names in England and Wales, normalised on a logarithmic scale to reflect real-world prevalence.
About our popularity indexOlivia
Popularity: 86/100
Lily
Popularity: 86/100
Amelia
Popularity: 85/100
Florence
Popularity: 84/100
Isla
Popularity: 84/100
Freya
Popularity: 83/100
Isabella
Popularity: 83/100
Poppy
Popularity: 83/100
Elsie
Popularity: 83/100
Ivy
Popularity: 83/100
Phoebe
Popularity: 82/100
Sophia
Popularity: 82/100
Sienna
Popularity: 82/100
Ava
Popularity: 82/100
Evelyn
Popularity: 82/100
Mabel
Popularity: 82/100
Daisy
Popularity: 81/100
Mia
Popularity: 81/100
Matilda
Popularity: 81/100
Sofia
Popularity: 81/100
Willow
Popularity: 81/100
Arabella
Popularity: 81/100
Harper
Popularity: 81/100
Grace
Popularity: 80/100
Rosie
Popularity: 80/100
Charlotte
Popularity: 80/100
Maya
Popularity: 80/100
Maeve
Popularity: 80/100
Hallie
Popularity: 80/100
Frankie
Popularity: 80/100
Evie
Popularity: 79/100
Lottie
Popularity: 79/100
Penelope
Popularity: 79/100
Aria
Popularity: 79/100
Delilah
Popularity: 79/100
Margot
Popularity: 79/100
Millie
Popularity: 78/100
Ruby
Popularity: 78/100
Violet
Popularity: 78/100
Aurora
Popularity: 78/100
Ella
Popularity: 77/100
Maisie
Popularity: 77/100
Emily
Popularity: 77/100
Esme
Popularity: 77/100
Ayla
Popularity: 77/100
Mila
Popularity: 77/100
Ada
Popularity: 77/100
Elodie
Popularity: 76/100
Bonnie
Popularity: 76/100
Olive
Popularity: 76/100
Riley
Popularity: 76/100
Alice
Popularity: 75/100
Maryam
Popularity: 75/100
Isabelle
Popularity: 75/100
Eleanor
Popularity: 75/100
Eden
Popularity: 75/100
Layla
Popularity: 75/100
Emilia
Popularity: 75/100
Iris
Popularity: 75/100
Ottilie
Popularity: 75/100
River
Popularity: 75/100
Harriet
Popularity: 74/100
Sophie
Popularity: 74/100
Eva
Popularity: 74/100
Eliza
Popularity: 74/100
Orla
Popularity: 74/100
Eliana
Popularity: 74/100
Luna
Popularity: 74/100
Lyla
Popularity: 74/100
Elizabeth
Popularity: 73/100
Zara
Popularity: 73/100
Imogen
Popularity: 73/100
Erin
Popularity: 73/100
Rose
Popularity: 73/100
Thea
Popularity: 73/100
Hazel
Popularity: 73/100
Lyra
Popularity: 73/100
Nova
Popularity: 73/100
Robin
Popularity: 73/100
Robyn
Popularity: 72/100
Fatima
Popularity: 72/100
Clara
Popularity: 72/100
Nancy
Popularity: 72/100
Ophelia
Popularity: 72/100
Nora
Popularity: 72/100
Beau
Popularity: 72/100
Eloise
Popularity: 71/100
Maria
Popularity: 71/100
Gracie
Popularity: 71/100
Emma
Popularity: 71/100
Lola
Popularity: 71/100
Chloe
Popularity: 71/100
Bella
Popularity: 71/100
Athena
Popularity: 71/100
Remi
Popularity: 71/100
Anaya
Popularity: 71/100
Raya
Popularity: 71/100
Lara
Popularity: 70/100
Rosa
Popularity: 70/100
Scarlett
Popularity: 70/100
Official UK Birth Data & Methodology
Behind the Data: Top 100 Most Popular Girls' Names
Understanding the official rankings, why we use logarithmic scoring, and how to navigate the playground overlap dilemma.
Metric: Popularity Score (0–100)
How we calculate this list
Our Popularity score is derived from the total registered births in the latest official UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) release (2025). Rather than a simple linear tally, we apply a logarithmic curve to normalise birth share into an intuitive 0–100 index. Log-scaling prevents massive #1 names from compressing names ranked 20–100 into artificially low figures, giving you a true reflection of real-world prevalence.
Office for National Statistics (ONS) • 1996–2025
Where the data comes from
Every statistic on this page is computed from official civil registration records published by the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS) covering all registered live births in England and Wales from 1996 to the latest release (2025).
Normalised Birth Share
Raw counts mislead due to shifting annual birth totals across decades. We convert all records into Parts-Per-Million (PPM) so 1996 and 2025 are evaluated on an identical scale.
Child Privacy Safeguards
The ONS withholds any name given to fewer than 3 babies in a single calendar year to protect child confidentiality. We filter extreme low-count volatility so lists reflect genuine cultural patterns.
Decision Guide
Choosing between the lists
Every naming dilemma balances distinction, longevity, and familiarity. Here is how our three primary perspectives compare:
The Classics
Steady across 30 years
Best if: You want a dignified name that sounds natural at 5, 25, and 75, passes the résumé test, and avoids 2020s fads.
Trade-off: Traditional and familiar; unlikely to feel unusual or avant-garde.
Trending Names
Steepest 3-year growth
Best if: You want something modern, distinctive, and vibrant that captures the contemporary spirit before everyone else picks it.
Trade-off: Strong upward velocity means some will become mainstream staples in 5–10 years.
The Top 100
Highest current volume
Best if: You value universal warmth, instant recognition, zero spelling headaches, and effortless family consensus.
Trade-off: High playground overlap—likely to share their name with a classmate.
UK Demographic Insights
Current UK Trends in Girls' Names
In England and Wales, girls' naming fashions move nearly twice as quickly as boys' names. While boys' charts remain strongly anchored by multi-generational tradition, parents of girls are continually embracing new aesthetic waves. Right now, three defining currents are visible:
Botanical & Earthy
Organic revivals like Hazel, Opal, Sage, and Juniper are rocketing up the rankings as parents seek grounded simplicity.
For parents who want to avoid hyper-trendy 2020s naming waves, our Classics list highlights steady, dignified stalwarts like Verity, Genevieve, Josie, and Harriet that have maintained their charm without disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common Questions About Our Data
Where does NameBabs get its UK baby name data?+
What is the difference between Popular and Trending names?+
What is a Classic or Timeless baby name on NameBabs?+
Why does NameBabs use Parts-Per-Million (PPM) instead of raw birth counts?+
Why are some rare names missing from these lists?+
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