The name Muhammad has overtaken Noah as the most popular for baby boys in England and Wales

The name Muhammad has overtaken Noah as the most popular for baby boys in England and Wales in the latest statistics from 2023.

It’s the first time Muhammad has topped the list after climbing from second place in 2022 and up from fifth in 2021.

Olivia remains the most popular name for baby girls for the seventh year running, followed by Amelia and Isla.

The Office for National Statistics says Muhammad ranked number one in four out of nine regions in England.

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