Summary
- Muhammad has once again been confirmed as the most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales, according to the latest figures released by the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS).
- The latest ONS rankings also show that several other names of Islamic origin feature prominently among the top 100 baby names for both boys and girls, highlighting the growing influence of Britain’s Muslim communities on national naming trends.
- Muhammad has consistently climbed the rankings over the past decade and remains comfortably ahead of other traditionally popular boys’ names.
Muhammad has once again been confirmed as the most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales, according to the latest figures released by the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS).
The data shows that 5,957 baby boys were named Muhammad in 2025, an increase from 5,721 in 2024, when it also ranked first. The name has continued its steady rise in popularity over recent years, reflecting the country’s increasingly diverse population.
The latest ONS rankings also show that several other names of Islamic origin feature prominently among the top 100 baby names for both boys and girls, highlighting the growing influence of Britain’s Muslim communities on national naming trends.
The annual ONS list records the most popular names registered for babies born in England and Wales and provides an insight into changing cultural and demographic patterns across the country.
Muhammad has consistently climbed the rankings over the past decade and remains comfortably ahead of other traditionally popular boys’ names.
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