The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released the most popular baby names for 2025 in England and Wales, highlighting significant shifts in naming trends.For girls, Lily has moved into second place, overtaking Amelia, which now sits at third.Olivia maintains the top spot for the fourth consecutive year, while Muhammad remains the leading name for boys for the third year.Noah and Leo occupy second and third positions for boys respectively.The top ten girls' names include Isla, Florence, Freya, Poppy, Elsie, Ivy, and new entry Isabella.For boys, Luca, Arthur, Oliver, George, Oscar, and Theodore are among the top names.

New entries in the girls' top 100 include Eliana, Gracie, Alba, and Lilah, while Carter, Ruben, Stanley, and Vincent appear in the boys' list.

The ONS notes that names like Ellie, Amelie, and Jessica have fallen out of the top 100 for girls, and Grayson, Brody, and Bodhi are no longer in the boys' top 100.This data, derived from birth registration records, reflects evolving cultural and familial preferences in naming conventions.