IN 2005, the most widespread name for a baby boy in the UK was Jack. In 2010, it was Oliver and in 2012, Harry.
This year it is Muhammed.
Baby Centre printed the topmost 100 baby names — boys and girls — for 2014 and publicized Muhammed had climbed from 27th last year to become the most widespread baby boy’s name, followed by Oliver, Jack, Noah and Jacob.
“With the rise of Arabic names plus Aarav, an Indian boys’ name, the top 100 shows the ever-increasing range of the UK today,” Baby Centre managing editor Sarah Red Shaw told The Guardian.
Sophia was the topmost name for baby girls, reflecting Baby Centre outcomes in the US, Brazil, Spain and Russia in 2013. Emily, Lily, Olivia and Amelia round out the highest five. Amelia was the most common baby name in the England and Wales in 2013, the Office for National Statistics stated.
Together with the increasing fame of Muhammed, Omar, Ali and Ibrahm entered the top 100 baby boys’ names for the first time.
In the girls’ top 100, the Arabic name Nur arrived in the top 100 for the first time, with the maximum riser being the Arabic name Maryam.
Ms Redshaw said the names of personalities (Simon Cowell’s Eric, David Beckham’s Harper, Romeo and Cruz), pop stars (Ariana Grande) and TV shows (Game of Thrones’ actor Emilia Clarke, plus characters Daenerys, Tyrion), Piper from TV series Orange is The New Black and Skyler, Jesse and Walter from drama Breaking Bad all recorded strong growth.
“Parents are cautious of names associated with personalities who reveal bad behaviour, the controversial pop singer Miley Cyrus being a prime example,” said Ms Redshaw.
The name Miley has dropped together with Amy and Nick, after the unidentified actioner book and movie Gone Girl.

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