The 2025 data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) highlighted the influence of the Muslim population in the country, as Muhammad was the most popular name for baby boys born in England and Wales for the third consecutive year.
According to ONS data, 5,957 baby boys were named Muhammad last year. This number marks a 4 percent increase compared to the previous year. Muhammad was followed by Noah and Leo in the ranking of boys' names.
For girls, Olivia topped the list for the tenth consecutive year, given to 2,386 babies. Lily and Amelia followed as the most popular girls' names.