Muhammad, the number one male name in the UK

Muhammad becomes the most common name given to male babies in the UK in 2023. It has deep religious and cultural significance for Muslim families, who often choose it to honor the Prophet Mohammad.

New data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) shows that Muhammad, who had been in the top 10 since 2016, has dethroned Noah to become the most popular name given to male babies for the first time in 2023. probably owes its historic breakthrough to the increase in the Muslim population in the United Kingdom.