(AFP) Muhammad was the most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales last year, topping the annual rankings for the first time, the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Thursday.
The name, which has been in the top 10 for newly-named boys in England and Wales since 2016, leapfrogged Noah as the top choice after being the second most popular in 2022.
There were 4,661 boys named Muhammad in the two nations last year, according to the ONS. That figure does not include variants such as Mohamed.
Olivia remained the most popular pick for baby girls, followed by Amelia and Isla — the same top trio as in 2022.
