Curious about the top baby names in Wales for 2025? The Office of National Statistics has revealed the list, and the favourites are in! For the girls, Olivia is still reigning supreme with 140 little Olivias joining us last year. Lily, Elsie, and Mali follow closely. As for the boys, Noah is leading the pack with a whopping 218 newborns named after the famous ark-builder. Next in line are Luca, Theo, and Arthur.
The ranking is based on exact spellings at birth registration, so every variant counts separately. It’s always fun to see what parents are choosing each year!
Here’s a quick run-through of the top names:
**Girls:** Olivia, Lily, Elsie, Mali, Lottie, Freya, Harper…
**Boys:** Noah, Luca, Theo, Arthur, Freddie, Oliver, George…
Are any of these names on your baby list? Let us know your favourites in the comments! 🌟👶