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Muhammad remains top name in England

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Muhammad was the most popular boys’ name inEngland and Wales in 2024 for the second year running, official data showed.

    The Office for National Statistics said5,721 newborns were registered with the spelling “Muhammad” last year, while afurther 1,760 were recorded as “Mohammed,” bringing the combined total to7,481. The name Noah ranked second with 4,139 registrations, followed byOliver, Arthur and Leo.

    Olivia remained the most common girls’ namewith 2,761 registrations, ahead of Amelia and Isla.

    Globally, Muhammad is also the most popularboys’ name, according to French researcher Stéphanie Rapoport. She said Maryremains the most common name for girls worldwide.

    Muslims make up about 6.5% of thepopulation of England and Wales, according to the 2021 census. Naming a sonafter the Prophet Muhammad is a common tradition among Muslim families,reflecting both religious devotion and cultural identity.

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