For the first time, "Muhammad" has emerged as the most popular baby boy name in England and Wales, according to the latest data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

In 2023, "Muhammad" overtook "Noah" to claim the top spot. Previously ranked second in 2022, the name has consistently been in the top 10 most popular names for boys since 2016.

Top Baby Boy Names of 2023

"Muhammad": 4,661 boys were named Muhammad in 2023, up from 4,177 in 2022.

"Noah": Ranked second with 4,382 boys named Noah in 2023.

"Oliver": Secured third place.

Regional Popularity and Variations

"Muhammad" was the most popular boy's name in four out of 10 regions in England and Wales, particularly in the North, West Midlands, and London. The Arabic name has other variants that are also popular.

"Mohammed": Ranked 28th.

"Mohammad": Ranked 68th.

Popular Baby Girl Names Remain Unchanged

The top three baby girl names for 2023 remained the same as 2022:

"Olivia"

"Amelia"

"Isla"

"Olivia" has held the top position for girls since 2016. This shift in naming trends reflects the growing diversity and cultural influences shaping baby names in England and Wales.