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Muhammad’ Remains the Most Popular Baby Boy Name in the UK for the Third Consecutive Year

22 Jan, 2026 06:36 PM
Muhammad’ Remains the Most Popular Baby Boy Name in the UK for the Third Consecutive Year

London, United Kingdom (Nazrana Times) 
 

‘Muhammad’ continued to be the most popular baby boy name in the United Kingdom last year, securing the top position for the third year in a row. The sustained popularity of the name reflects its growing acceptance and use across diverse communities in the country.
In recent years, various spellings of the name Muhammad have appeared among the top 100 baby boy names in England and Wales. However, this particular spelling has consistently remained at number one. Experts believe this trend highlights the name’s deep cultural and religious significance, as well as its lasting appeal.
The ranking is also seen as a reflection of the UK’s multicultural society, where names from different cultural and religious backgrounds continue to gain widespread recognition and acceptance.

Posted By: GURBHEJ SINGH ANANDPURI