4 Muslim Names Rank in Top 10 Most Famous Names in UK
Four Muslim names have ranked among the 10 most common surnames recorded for newborns in England and Wales, according to a report based on Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.
Four Muslim names have ranked among the 10 most common surnames recorded for newborns in England and Wales, according to a report based on Office for National Statistics (ONS) data.
Article outline
- What happened
- The key numbers
- The bottom line
Key points
- Muhammad Emerges as Top Baby Boy Name in England and Wales for Second Year.
- When Smith, Jones, and Williams led the list, the rankings mark a notable change from 1996.
- The figures cover birth registrations in 2025 rather than the entire UK population, and relate to family names, not first names.
- Khan placed second behind Smith, followed by Ahmed in third and Ali in fourth.
- While Williams experienced a similar fall, jones recorded a 43% decline.
Notably, the figures cover birth registrations in 2025 rather than the entire UK population, and relate to family names, not first names.
Khan placed second behind Smith, followed by Ahmed in third and Ali in fourth. Hussain ranked sixth, with Jones taking fifth place. Singh, Williams, Patel, and Kaur completed the top 10.
When Smith, Jones, and Williams led the list, the rankings mark a notable change from 1996. Taylor, Brown, Davies, Evans, Thomas, Johnson, and Wilson occupied the remaining positions that year.
Khan, Ahmed, and Ali have each doubled in frequency over the period. Meanwhile, Singh and Kaur, traditionally associated with Sikh men and women, have rose at least fivefold. 89 Baby Names That Are Banned in Australia.
While Williams experienced a similar fall, jones recorded a 43% decline. Smith remained the most common surname despite registrations dropping from 7, 276 babies in 1996 to 4, 102 in 2025.
In practice, the dataset counts exact spellings separately and excludes surnames recorded for two or fewer births. It does not establish the religion or nationality of the children registered. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest international news and global stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover. Follow on Google News Join WhatsApp. See more ProPakistani stories in Google Search and Top Stories.
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