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Muhammad has overtaken Noah as the most popular baby boy name in England and Wales in 2023 with over 4,600 registrations.
In 2023, Muhammad overtook Noah to become the leading baby boy name in England and Wales. (IMAGE: PIXABAY)
The name Muhammad became the most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales in 2023, surpassing Noah, the previous favorite with over 4,600 registrations, UK broadcaster BBC said in a report.
According to the UK Office for National Statistics (ONS), Muhammad has consistently been in the top 10 names for boys since 2016.
The ONS tracks different spellings of names as separate entries. In the case of Muhammad, variations such as Mohammed and Mohammad were also popular and made the top 100 list in England and Wales.
Olivia continues to be the top choice for baby girls in England and Wales, with Amelia and Isla following closely behind. These three names have held their positions at the top since 2022.
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