Most Popular Names in Scotland

Of the 46,355 babies registered in Scotland in 2020, 347 were named Isla. Isla was the most popular name for baby girls in Scotland for the first time in 2020. Along with Isla, Scotland’s top girl names include Olivia, Emily, Freya, Ava, Sophie, Ella and Grace. Scotland’s full top names are published by National Records of Scotland.

Among the newborn babies registered in 2020, 354 were named Jack. Jack was the most common name given to baby boys for the 13th year in a row. Along with Jack, the following top boy names in Scotland include Noah, James, Leo, Oliver, Harris, Rory and Alexander. 

Below are the top 100 girl names in Scotland for 2020.

Rank	Name	Meaning
1	Isla	Island.
2	Olivia	Olive tree.
3	Emily	Hardworking, dilligent, industrious.
4	Freya	A noble lady, the goddess of love, beauty and fertility.
5	Ava	Bird.
6	Sophie	Wisdom.
7	Ella	One who is a beautiful fairy; one who enjoys life.
8	Grace	Decency with a special beauty.
9	Amelia	Hardworking.
10	Lily	Flower lily.
11	Sophia	Wisdom.
12	Charlotte	Free man, Strong.
13	Evie	Life; Good news.
14	Millie	Hard worker; helper; brave.
15	Maisie	Pearl.
16	Rosie	Rose.
17	Mia	Beloved.
18	Jessica	Foresight; God's Gift.
19	Aria	Lion of God.
20	Ellie	Sun ray, guiding light.
21	Harper	Harp player.
22	Hannah	God has favored me; grace.
23	Lucy	Light.
24	Eilidh	Radiant, sun ray.
25	Sofia	Wisdom.
26	Ruby	The red gemstone.
27	Ivy	Flower, faithfulness.
28	Willow	Willow tree.
29	Layla	Night beauty.
30	Orla	Golden princess.
31	Erin	Peace.
32	Maya	Water; dream; imaginative.
33	Georgia	Farmer.
34	Bonnie	Pretty girl.
35	Chloe	Blooming, youthful.
36	Mila	Hardworking.
37	Poppy	Red flower.
38	Daisy	Day's eyes.
39	Isabella	God's promise.
40	Hallie	Dweller at the meadow.
41	Anna	Grace.
42	Eva	Life.
43	Ayla	Halo, moonlight; Oak tree.
44	Emma	Universal whole.
45	Emilia	Rival or emulate or excel.
46	Robyn	Famous, bright.
47	Ada	Prosperous, happy.
48	Holly	Plant with red berries.
49	Molly	Star of the sea; wished-for child.
50	Amber	Fossilized tree resin, gemstone.
51	Sienna	From Siena; Reddish brown.
52	Elsie	Noble by birth or god is bountiful.
53	Alice	Truth, gracious, reality.
54	Gracie	Decency with a special beauty.
55	Rose	Rose.
56	Skye	From the Isle of Skye.
57	Niamh	Bright, radiant.
58	Esme	Beloved.
59	Zoe	Life.
60	Violet	Purple.
61	Luna	The moon.
62	Zara	Princess; flower.
63	Iona	An island in Scotland.
64	Summer	The summer season.
65	Thea	Goddess; Gift from God.
66	Lexi	Defender of mankind.
67	Callie	Beautiful.
68	Cora	Maiden.
69	Abigail	Father in rejoicing.
70	Bella	Attractive.
71	Lilly	Lily flower.
72	Lottie	Strong and virile.
73	Mollie	Star of the sea.
74	Imogen	Maiden.
75	Katie	Pure.
76	Eden	A place of delight; joyous and happy place.
77	Myla	Merciful.
78	Remi	Remedy or oarsman.
79	Scarlett	Red.
80	Harley	Meadow.
81	Hope	Expectation and desire.
82	Mirren	Beloved.
83	Phoebe	Bright, shining.
84	Lucie	Light.
85	Quinn	Counsel.
86	Alba	Dawn, sunrise.
87	Elizabeth	God is my oath.
88	Maeve	Intoxicatingly beautiful.
89	Nina	Little girl; priceless.
90	Aurora	Dawn.
91	Ayda	Returning visitor.
92	Indie	Independent.
93	Piper	Flute player.
94	Florence	Blossoming in faith.
95	Rosa	Rose.
96	Aila	Holy, blessed.
97	Eve	Life, living.
98	Abbie	My father is joyful.
99	Autumn	Season of harvest.
100	Arabella	Yielding to prayer.

 

Below are the top 100 boy names in Scotland for 2020.

Rank	Name	Meaning
1	Jack	God is gracious.
2	Noah	Rest, comfort.
3	James	Supplanter.
4	Leo	Lion.
5	Oliver	Olive tree.
6	Harris	Son of Harry.
7	Rory	Red king.
8	Alexander	Defender of mankind.
9	Finlay	Fair hero.
10	Archie	Bold, brave.
11	Lucas	One who gives light.
12	Charlie	Free man.
13	Alfie	Wise counselor.
14	Theo	Divine gift.
15	Lewis	Famous warrior.
16	Finn	Fair, white-haired.
17	Brodie
18	Thomas	Twin.
19	Mason	Stoneworker.
20	Jacob	Supplanter.
21	Logan	Man from the hollow.
22	Max	Greatest.
23	Freddie	A peaceful king.
24	Harry	House ruler.
25	Adam	Red earth.
26	Ollie	Olive tree.
27	Daniel	God is my judge.
28	Tommy	Twin.
29	Joshua	God is salvation.
30	Oscar	Spear of the God, a mighty warrior.
31	Arthur	Bear.
32	Muhammad	Praised.
33	Roman	From Rome Italy.
34	Liam	Protector.
35	Harrison	Son of Harry.
36	Ethan	Strong or gift of the island.
37	Jude	Kind, charitable, blessed, honored.
38	William	Will, desire, protector.
39	Hunter	Hunter, pursuer.
40	Callum	Dove.
41	Luke	A bright glowing light.
42	Blake	Someone with black hair.
43	Luca	Person from Lucania, Italy; Light.
44	Arlo	Manly, strong.
45	Aaron	Enlightened, exalted.
46	Jamie	Supplanter.
47	Angus	The chosen one.
48	Cameron	Crooked nose.
49	Caleb	Whole-hearted, friend, devotion to God.
50	Theodore	Divine gift.
51	Jaxon	Son of .
52	Arran
53	Carter	Carrier.
54	George	Farmer.
55	Matthew	God's gift.
56	Reuben	Behold, a son.
57	Sonny	Famous, glorious.
58	Kai	Sea, ocean.
59	Fraser	Men from the forest.
60	Ryan	King.
61	Hamish	Supplanter.
62	Nathan	Given.
63	Isaac	Laughter.
64	Cole	Victory of the people.
65	Benjamin	Son of my right hand.
66	Michael	Who is like God.
67	Grayson	They love truth and desire to understand and analyze the world.They are very broadminded and hardworking.
68	Riley	From the red, rye field, Courageous, Hardworking.
69	Connor	Hunter.
70	Joseph	God will increase.
71	Louie	Famous warrior.
72	Cooper	Barrel maker.
73	Ruaridh	Red king.
74	Leon	Lion.
75	Louis	Famous warrior.
76	Andrew	A born warrior who is manly and brave.
77	Owen	Young warrior; noble birth.
78	David	A beloved friend.
79	Murray	From the land by the sea.
80	Jackson	Son of .
81	Robert	Bright fame.
82	Samuel	God has heard.
83	Innes
84	Cody	Helpful.
85	Blair	Battlefield or Plain.
86	Dylan	Son of the sea.
87	Joey	God will increase.
88	Ellis	Kind, benevolent.
89	Finley	A courageous soldier who is fair.
90	Teddy	Wealth; Guard.
91	Ruairidh
92	John	God is gracious.
93	Myles
94	Ben	Son of the right hand.
95	Frankie	Frank or Frenchman who is free.
96	Robbie	Bright fame.
97	Callan	Descendant of Cathalán.
98	Brody	A second-born.
99	Elliot	The Lord Is My God.
100	Elijah	Yahweh is my God.