Muhammad was the most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales in 2023, figures show.Muhammad had been the second most popular boys' name in 2022, up from fifth place in 2021, and has been in the top 10 since 2016.Noah, 2022's most popular boys' name, came in second, with Oliver in third.Olivia, Amelia and Isla held the top three spots for baby girl names for the second year in a row, with Olivia having been the top-ranked name since 2016.

Muhammad was the most popular name for baby boys in England and Wales in 2023, figures show.Muhammad had been the second most popular boys' name in 2022, up from fifth place in 2021, and has been in the top 10 since 2016.Noah, 2022's most popular boys' name, came in second, with Oliver in third.Olivia, Amelia and Isla held the top three spots for baby girl names for the second year in a row, with Olivia having been the top-ranked name since 2016.