Experts predict the top trending baby names for 2026
If you’re due your baby in 2026, we’re here to make it a little easier to pick a name you love, with the top trending baby names for girls and boys. These predictions from the Office of National Statistics are set to be the most popular baby names in the UK for 2026, and we guarantee they’ll give you a little bit of inspiration!
What’s hot and what’s not?
For baby girl names, expect classics like Charlotte and Alice, alongside modern favourites such as Harper, Aurora, and Luna. Other emerging names predicted to be top picks in 2026 include Aria, Penelope, Ivy, Paisley, Hallie, and Margot.
For baby boy names, traditional names like George and Arthur are predicted to remain popular, while trendier options like Arlo, Jaxon, Grayson, and Hunter are rising the charts. Also look out for classic top baby names from 2025 such as Ezra, Albie, Reggie, Louie, and Wilf as standout choices for 2026.
Whether you’re searching for unique baby names, trending baby names, or classic names set to be popular in 2026, here are the lists you need to get started.
2026’s top girls’ names predictions
- Charlotte
- Harper
- Aria
- Alice
- Penelope
- Ivy
- Aurora
- Luna
- Paisley
- Hallie
- Margot
2026’s top boys’ names predictions
- George
- Arlo
- Jaxon
- Grayson
- Hunter
- Ezra
- Albie
- Arthur
- Reggie
- Louie
- Wilf
Top baby names 2025
Looking for a little more inspiration? Here are the top 10 baby names for both boys and girls in 2025.
Baby girl names
- Olivia
- Amelia
- Isla
- Ava
- Lily
- Ivy
- Freya
- Florence
- Isabella
- Mia
Baby boy names
- Noah
- Muhammad
- George
- Oliver
- Leo
- Arthur
- Oscar
- Theodore
- Theo
- Freddie
Due in 2026?
Get your nappies sorted before they arrive with our handy pregnancy bundle, containing a month’s worth of eco nappies plus optional hypoallergenic wipes and sacks. With enough to get you through those early days, we’ll then send you your essentials every month after this. Simply sign up once, then sit back and relax.
