Office for National Statistics has released the most popular Wales baby names in 2020. Olivia remains the most popular baby name for girls, while Noah ousted Oliver to take the most popular slot for boys. Along with Olivia, Wales top girl names include Amelia, Isla, Rosie and Ava. Along with Noah, the next four common boy names are Oliver, Leo, Theo and Finley.
Below are the top 100 girl names in Wales for 2020.
Rank | Name | Meaning |
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1 | Olivia | Olive tree. |
2 | Amelia | Hardworking. |
3 | Isla | Island. |
4 | Rosie | Rose. |
5 | Ava | Bird. |
6 | Lily | Flower lily. |
7 | Mia | Beloved. |
8 | Ella | One who is a beautiful fairy; one who enjoys life. |
9 | Willow | Willow tree. |
10 | Freya | A noble lady, the goddess of love, beauty and fertility. |
11 | Ivy | Flower, faithfulness. |
12 | Elsie | Noble by birth or god is bountiful. |
13 | Grace | Decency with a special beauty. |
14 | Millie | Hard worker; helper; brave. |
15 | Evie | Life; Good news. |
16 | Poppy | Red flower. |
17 | Sophia | Wisdom. |
18 | Erin | Peace. |
19 | Harper | Harp player. |
20 | Mali | Full, rich. |
21 | Evelyn | Beauty, little bird. |
22 | Isabella | God's promise. |
23 | Emily | Hardworking, dilligent, industrious. |
24 | Florence | Blossoming in faith. |
25 | Hallie | Dweller at the meadow. |
26 | Ruby | The red gemstone. |
27 | Daisy | Day's eyes. |
28 | Phoebe | Bright, shining. |
29 | Charlotte | Free man, Strong. |
30 | Alys | Noble. |
31 | Isabelle | God's promise. |
32 | Aria | Lion of God. |
33 | Bonnie | Pretty girl. |
34 | Ffion | A type of plant, foxglove. |
35 | Esme | Beloved. |
36 | Lottie | Strong and virile. |
37 | Mila | Hardworking. |
38 | Imogen | Maiden. |
39 | Emilia | Rival or emulate or excel. |
40 | Sofia | Wisdom. |
41 | Alice | Truth, gracious, reality. |
42 | Maisie | Pearl. |
43 | Seren | Star. |
44 | Matilda | Mighty in battle. |
45 | Thea | Goddess; Gift from God. |
46 | Aurora | Dawn. |
47 | Eira | Snow. |
48 | Sienna | From Siena; Reddish brown. |
49 | Violet | Purple. |
50 | Maya | Water; dream; imaginative. |
51 | Gracie | Decency with a special beauty. |
52 | Lilly | Lily flower. |
53 | Megan | Strong and capable; pearl. |
54 | Sophie | Wisdom. |
55 | Darcie | Dark haired. |
56 | Layla | Night beauty. |
57 | Luna | The moon. |
58 | Eva | Life. |
59 | Molly | Star of the sea; wished-for child. |
60 | Nancy | Divine, grace. |
61 | Ayla | Halo, moonlight; Oak tree. |
62 | Arabella | Yielding to prayer. |
63 | Eliza | Pledged to God. |
64 | Scarlett | Red. |
65 | Lola | Sorrows. |
66 | Ada | Prosperous, happy. |
67 | Harriet | House ruler. |
68 | Penelope | Weaver. |
69 | Bella | Attractive. |
70 | Lili | |
71 | Cadi | |
72 | Ellie | Sun ray, guiding light. |
73 | Nansi | |
74 | Lyla | Night beauty. |
75 | Chloe | Blooming, youthful. |
76 | Efa | |
77 | Mollie | Star of the sea. |
78 | Jasmine | God's gift, Name of the jasmine flower. |
79 | Elizabeth | God is my oath. |
80 | Jessica | Foresight; God's Gift. |
81 | Eleri | Welsh river name, greatly bitter. |
82 | Frankie | Frank or Frenchman who is free. |
83 | Holly | Plant with red berries. |
84 | Indie | Independent. |
85 | Eleanor | Shining light, bright. |
86 | Mabel | Lovable. |
87 | Elsi | |
88 | Lucy | Light. |
89 | Nia | Resolve, brilliance. |
90 | Esmae | |
91 | Marnie | Rejoice. |
92 | Arya | Noble, faithful; Friend. |
93 | Connie | Constant, steadfast. |
94 | Delilah | Delicate, desire. |
95 | Elin | Light coming out and is the most beautiful one. |
96 | Elena | Shining light, bright. |
97 | Lowri | Laurel. |
98 | Myla | Merciful. |
99 | Orla | Golden princess. |
100 | Rose | Rose. |
Below are the top 100 boy names in Wales for 2020.
Rank | Name | Meaning |
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1 | Noah | Rest, comfort. |
2 | Oliver | Olive tree. |
3 | Leo | Lion. |
4 | Theo | Divine gift. |
5 | Finley | A courageous soldier who is fair. |
6 | Arthur | Bear. |
7 | George | Farmer. |
8 | Archie | Bold, brave. |
9 | Oscar | Spear of the God, a mighty warrior. |
10 | Charlie | Free man. |
11 | Tommy | Twin. |
12 | Harry | House ruler. |
13 | Jack | God is gracious. |
14 | Freddie | A peaceful king. |
15 | Jacob | Supplanter. |
16 | Alfie | Wise counselor. |
17 | Elijah | Yahweh is my God. |
18 | William | Will, desire, protector. |
19 | Arlo | Manly, strong. |
20 | Harri | |
21 | Osian | |
22 | Thomas | Twin. |
23 | Isaac | Laughter. |
24 | Theodore | Divine gift. |
25 | Dylan | Son of the sea. |
26 | Roman | From Rome Italy. |
27 | Harrison | Son of Harry. |
28 | Henry | Home ruler. |
29 | Jaxon | Son of |
30 | Reuben | Behold, a son. |
31 | Elis | |
32 | Jac | |
33 | Joshua | God is salvation. |
34 | Lucas | One who gives light. |
35 | Tomos | |
36 | Logan | Man from the hollow. |
37 | Albie | Man from Alba. |
38 | Mason | Stoneworker. |
39 | Rowan | Rowan tree, red-headed. |
40 | James | Supplanter. |
41 | Joseph | God will increase. |
42 | Hunter | Hunter, pursuer. |
43 | Ollie | Olive tree. |
44 | Evan | Gracious , Young warrior. |
45 | Ezra | One who loves to help others. |
46 | Teddy | Wealth; Guard. |
47 | Toby | God is good. |
48 | Max | Greatest. |
49 | Carter | Carrier. |
50 | Ethan | Strong or gift of the island. |
51 | Hudson | Hugh's son. |
52 | Ellis | Kind, benevolent. |
53 | Jesse | Wealthy. |
54 | Luca | Person from Lucania, Italy; Light. |
55 | Alexander | Defender of mankind. |
56 | Blake | Someone with black hair. |
57 | Reggie | Queen, counsel ruler. |
58 | Ronnie | Ruler's counselor, victorious. |
59 | Adam | Red earth. |
60 | Grayson | They love truth and desire to understand and analyze the world.They are very broadminded and hardworking. |
61 | Sonny | Famous, glorious. |
62 | Rory | Red king. |
63 | Benjamin | Son of my right hand. |
64 | Edward | Prosperous guardian. |
65 | Sebastian | Venerable, revered. |
66 | Eli | Ascended, uplifted, high. |
67 | Morgan | One who hails from the sea. |
68 | Louie | Famous warrior. |
69 | Zachary | God remembers. |
70 | Cai | Rejoice. |
71 | Caleb | Whole-hearted, friend, devotion to God. |
72 | Macsen | |
73 | Riley | From the red, rye field, Courageous, Hardworking. |
74 | Finn | Fair, white-haired. |
75 | Hugo | Intelligence. |
76 | Frankie | Frank or Frenchman who is free. |
77 | Harley | Meadow. |
78 | Jenson | Son of Jens. |
79 | Myles | |
80 | Samuel | God has heard. |
81 | Oakley | Charming light; meadow of oak trees. |
82 | Chester | Fortified place. |
83 | Jude | Kind, charitable, blessed, honored. |
84 | Louis | Famous warrior. |
85 | Tobias | God is good. |
86 | Jackson | Son of |
87 | Daniel | God is my judge. |
88 | Kai | Sea, ocean. |
89 | Jax | Son of |
90 | Bobby | Bright fame. |
91 | Gabriel | God is my strength. |
92 | Ioan | Gift of God. |
93 | Owen | Young warrior; noble birth. |
94 | Joey | God will increase. |
95 | Jonah | Dove. |
96 | Albert | Noble, bright. |
97 | Brody | A second-born. |
98 | Elias | The Lord is my God. |
99 | Muhammad | Praised. |
100 | Rhys | Enthusiasm, confident, ambitious. |