The UK's Fastest-Rising Baby Girls' Names All Have One Thing In Common

A unique name with Polynesian and French origins tops the list.

Parents editor at HuffPost UK

An analysis of birth data from England and Wales has revealed some interesting insights into the fastest-rising baby names.

TV shows, films and even celebrities can all heavily influence what parents end up calling their new arrivals, as can broader trends: for instance, for the past few years we’ve seen a real resurgence in vintage-inspired baby names from the 1920s, as well as nature-themed monikers.

To determine which names might become even more popular in the next five years, experts at JoJo Maman Bébé analysed a decade of Office for National Statistics (ONS) birth data from England and Wales (2016-2025).

The team calculated each name’s average annual growth rate........

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