300 Muslim baby name ideas with meanings UK 2023

Many of our suggestions come from the Quran but we've also included some more modern, cute and unique baby-name ideas, as well as the most popular Muslim baby names in the UK. And among the Muslim names for boys and girls that are Arabic or Persian in origin, we've found space to include some names with other language origins, including Persian, Urdu and Turkish.

Here's our list of Muslim boy and girl names to inspire you...

Most popular Muslim boy names

The most popular Muslim boy name in the UK is Muhammad (the 5th most popular boy name in England and Wales, according to the most recent data gathered by the Office of National Statistics), with 2 variations of the same name – Mohammed and Mohammad – also featuring in the top 100.

Other Muslim boy names included here are listed in the order they are ranked by the Office for National Statistics, for names registered during 2021 (the most recent data available), as well as the lists from the National Records of Scotland and the Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency

1. Muhammad

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: praiseworthy; Islam's prophet
Also: Muhammed, Muhamad, Muhamed
Trend: no change

2. Mohammed

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: praiseworthy; Islam's prophet
Also: Mohammad (see no 4), Mohamed, Mohamad, Mohamud, Mohummad, Mohummed, Mouhamed, Mohammod, Mouhamad
Trend: moving down

3. Adam

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: made from earth's mud; name of the first man and first prophet
Trend: moving down

4. Mohammad

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: praiseworthy; Islam's prophet
Also: Mohammed (see no 2), Mohamed, Mohamad,,, Mohamud, Mohummad, Mohummed, Mouhamed, Mohammod, Mouhamad
Trend: moving down

5. Yusuf

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: God gives, God increases; one of the prophets
Trend: moving down

Most popular Muslim girl names

There's a wider variety of Muslim girl baby names in the UK's most popular name lists than Muslim boy baby names. Many of them have 2 syllables and end in 'a', like many of the other girl baby names that have become trending baby-name choices in recent years.

6. Maya

Origin: Arabic/Persian
Meaning: graciousness, princess
Trend: moving up

7. Aria

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: bringer of rain
Trend: moving up

8. Eva

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: to provide refuge, to take care of
Also: Eiwa
Trend: moving down

9. Layla

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: of the night
Trend: moving down

10. Ayla

Origin: Turkish
Meaning: halo of the moon, beautiful
Trend: moving up

11. Zara

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: exalted, princess
Trend: moving up

12. Lyla

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: night
Trend: moving up

13. Maryam

Origin: Arabic/Greek/Iranian
Meaning: virtuous, pious, devoted to God; mother of the prophet Isaa
Also: Mariam
Trend: moving up

14. Amber

Origin: Persian/Arabic
Meaning: jewel, perfume
Trend: moving down

15. Jasmine

Origin: Persian
Meaning: fragrant flower, gift from God
Trend: moving down

Muslim boy names

We've searched through hundreds of Muslim boy names to bring you our favourites, either selected for their wonderful meaning or for the way they sound – or both. They come from a range of cultures and languages and many (but not all) of them are boy names you can find in the Quran. We think each of them has something special about it.

16. Aaban

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: name of an angel, clear
Also: Aabaan, Abaan

17. Aabid

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: worshipper of Allah

18. Aaron

Origin: Hebrew/Arabic
Meaning: mountain, exalted one; name of a prophet and the brother of the prophet Musa

19. Abdul

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: servant

20. Abdullah

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: servant of Allah; name of the prophet Mohammed's father and the name of one of his sons

21. Adnan

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: settler

22. Afsah

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: eloquent, polite

23. Ahad

Origin: Persian
Meaning: one, unique, matchless

24. Ahmed

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: praiseworthy; diminutive form of Mohammed
Also: Ahmad, Ahmet

25. Albi

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: heart

26. Ali

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: exalted, supreme; name of a cousin of the prophet Mohammed

27. Altair

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: flying eagle, falcon

28. Ammar

Origin: Arabic (Shia)
Meaning: long life, pious

29. Anas

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: friendliness, affection

30. Anfas

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: spirits, souls

31. Anoush

Origin: Persian
Meaning: eternal

32. Anush

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: extremely attractive

33. Anwar

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: bright, clear

34. Aqil

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: wise
Also: Aqeel

35. Arham

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: compassion, mercy

36. Arish

Origin: Persian
Meaning: righteous

37. Ariz

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: energetic, strong

38. Arshan

Origin: Persian
Meaning: strong, brave

39. Aryan

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: warrior, of utmost strength

40. Asif

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: powerful, fierce

41. Ayan

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: gift from God
Also: Ayaan, Aayan, Ahyan

42. Ayaz

Origin: Persian
Meaning: cool breeze

43. Azaan

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: call to prayer

44. Azab

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: sword, pleasant

45. Azali

Origin: Arabic/Persian
Meaning: eternal

46. Aziz

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: powerful, beloved
Also: Azziz

47. Bajli

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: cheerful

48. Bakhti

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: fortunate, lucky

49. Baqai

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: immortal

50. Bashir

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: bringer of good news
Also: Baashir, Basheer

51. Bilal

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: water; name of a close companion of the prophet Mohammed

52. Chokri

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: blessed

53. Dahaa

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: intelligence, wisdom

54. Daneer

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: radiant, full of light

55. Danesh

Origin: Persian
Meaning: wisdom, knowledge
Also: Danish

56. Ehsan

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: compassion

57. Esa

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: God is salvation; name of a prophet
Also: Eisa, Elsa, Isa

58. Etemad

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: faith, trust

59. Faarooq

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: person who can tell right from wrong
Also: Faruq, Farooq

60. Fahim

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: wise, intelligent
Also: Faheem

61. Fahmi

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: intelligent, quick-witted

62. Faisal

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: sword

63. Faizan

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: grace, favour, blessings

64. Falah

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: success

65. Farhan

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: happy, joyful
Also: Farhaan

66. Haider

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: lion
Also: Haydar, Hajdar, Heidar

67. Hakeem

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: wise. learned
Also: Hakim

68. Hamdan

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: praiseworthy

69. Hamza

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: strong, lion, competent, capable; name of the uncle of the prophet Mohammed

70. Haqiq

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: worthy, deserving

71. Hassan

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: handsome

72. Haziq

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: skilful, expert

73. Huzaifa

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: wise

74. Ibrahim

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: father of a multitude; name of one of the most important prophets
Also: Ibraheem, Ibrahem, Ebraheem,

75. Idris

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: studious; name of a prophet

76. Ilhan

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: eloquent, to read beautifully

77. Imran

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: prosperity

78. Irfan

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: wisdom, knowledge

79. Isa

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: God is salvation; name of a prophet
Also: Eisa, Elsa, Esa

80. Ishraq

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: radiance

81. Jamil

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: beautiful, handsome

82. Jannat

Origin: Persian
Meaning: paradise, garden

83. Javed

Origin: Persian
Meaning: eternal
Also: Javid

84. Jed

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: the hand

85. Jibril

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: God is my strength; name of the angel of revelation
Also: Jibreel

86. Junaid

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: warrior
Also: Junayd

87. Kabir

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: great, powerful, leader

88. Kaif

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: delight, pleasure

89. Kareem

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: noble, honourable
Also: Karim, Kerim, Kaarim

90. Kiyan

Origin: Persian
Meaning: being, existence

91. Laith

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: lion

92. Maali

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: greatness

93. Maaz

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: refuge, shelter

94. Mannan

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: benevolent, bountiful

95. Mehdi

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: rightly guided

96. Musa

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: saved from the water; name of a prophet

97. Nahim

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: comfort, ease
Also: Naim, Naheem, Nayeem, Naeem

98. Nihal

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: happy, jubilant

99. Noman

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: blood

100. Omar

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: flourishing, long-lived

101. Parsa

Origin: Persian
Meaning: pure, pious

102. Rahim

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: compassionate
Also: Raheem

103. Raman

Origin: Persian
Meaning: joyous, happy

104. Rayyan

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: door of heaven

105. Rohaan

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: pure spirit, kind-hearted

106. Rehan

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: scented, fragrant

107. Rizwan

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: acceptance, good will

108. Ruhan

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: spiritual

109. Saad

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: good luck, fortune, success
Also: Sa’d

110. Sahil

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: Coast, shore

111. Salman

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: companion

112. Samar

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: conversations at night

113. Sameer

Origin: Persian
Meaning: beneficial, jovial

114. Shaf

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: healing

115. Shahzada

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: prince

116. Shahzain

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: brave, skilful

117. Shayan

Origin: Persian
Meaning: deserving

118. Shaquille

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: handsome

119. Sufian

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: nimble, fast-moving

120. Syed

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Lord, master

121. Taimoor

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: self-respecting, strong

122. Tariq

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: night visitor, the one who knocks at the door

123. Umar

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: flourishing, thriving

124. Umair

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: long-lived, intelligent

125. Usman

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: wise, most powerful

126. Waqar

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: dignity

127. Wasim

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: handsome
Also: Waseem, Wassim

128. Yasin

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: the name of a chapter of the Quran
Also: Yaseen

129. Youssef

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: God increases

130. Zaid

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: growth, to increase

131. Zain

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: beauty, grace
Also: Zayn, Zane

132. Zayan

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: beautiful, graceful

133. Zeeshan

Origin: Persian
Meaning: admirable, dignified

134. Zikri

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: remembrance

Muslim girl names

We love all these Muslim baby girl names: some of them have meanings that reference lovely flowers or beautiful fragrances, some mean faith, honesty and respect, and others still celebrate leadership, brilliance and nobility. As with the Muslim boy names, they come from a range of cultures and languages and many (but not all) of them are names you can find in the Quran.

135. Aabirah

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: fleeting, transitory

136. Aafiyah

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: helper

137. Aakifa

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: a lady who worships Allah in solitude

138. Aaliyah

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: exalted, sublime

139. Aaima

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: ruler, leader

140. Aaira

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: worthy of respect

141. Abeeha

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Her father
Also: Abiha

142. Abeer

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: fragrance

143. Abida

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: God's worshipper

144. Afreen

Origin: Persian
Meaning: beautiful

145. Aisha

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: living, alive
Also: Ayesha, Ayeesha

146. Aiza

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: noble, respectful

147. Alara

Origin: Turkish
Meaning: water fairy

148. Aleena

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: beautiful, silk of heaven

149. Aliya

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: exalted

150. Amara

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: eternal

151. Amina

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: honest, faithful

152. Amira

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: princess
Also: Amyra

153. Amna

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: safe

154. Anabia

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: gate of heaven

155. Anam

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: blessing, precious gift

156. Aneesa

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: affectionate, loving

157. Ansam

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: gentle breeze

158. Aqsa

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: furthest; name of the 3rd holiest site in Islam, the al-Aqsa mosque
Also: Aqsaa

159. Arij

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: fragrance

160. Arisha

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: to build something great

161. Arissa

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: bright

162. Arya

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: noble

163. Asma

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: high, exalted

164. Ayat

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: sign of God's greatness, verse from the Quran

165. Badia

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: amazing, unique

166. Basimia

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: joyful, happy

167. Batool

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: pure, chaste, maiden

168. Bismah

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: politely

169. Calah

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: favourable, opportunity

170. Cemal

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: beauty

171. Chalipa

Origin: Persian
Meaning: cross

172. Chanda

Origin: Hindi
Meaning: bright, fierce

173. Chandni

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: moonlight

174. Dama

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: river, ocean

175. Deeba

Origin: Sindhi
Meaning: silk

176. Defne

Origin: Turkish
Meaning: laurel tree

177. Delaram

Origin: Persian
Meaning: calm, peaceful-hearted

178. Dua

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: prayer

179. Eiliyah

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: belonging to those who are noble; those who belong to Illiyyeen, the highest place in paradise
Also: Iliya

180. Elif

Origin: Turkish
Meaning: one with slender body

181. Emira

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: leader, person of stature

182. Esha

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: full of life
Also: Eesha

183. Eshal

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: fragrant flower in heaven
Also: Eshaal

184. Esmeray

Origin: Turkish
Meaning: dark moon

185. Falak

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: sky, space, cosmos

186. Farah

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: joy, happiness

187. Fareeha

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: joyful, happy

188. Fari

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: pretty, beautiful

189. Farida

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: unique
Also: Freeda, Frida

190. Faryal

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: angel

191. Fatima

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: captivating, shining one
Also: Fatema

192. Habeeba

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: sweetheart, beloved
Also: Habiba, Habibah

193. Hafsa

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: little lioness

194. Haniya

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: happiness

195. Hareem

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: sanctuary

196. Heba

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: gift

197. Hiba

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: gift
Also: Hibah

198. Hikma

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: wisdom
Also: Hikmah

199. Hoorain

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: beautiful eyes

200. Huda

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: guidance

201. Humaira

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: reddish colour

202. Ibadah

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: worship

203. Illiyeen

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: the highest place in paradise

204. Iman

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: belief, faith

205. Inara

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: enlightenment

206. Inaya

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: care, concern

207. Intisar

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: triumph, victory

208. Iqra

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: read; the first word of the Quran

209. Isha

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: life

210. Jamila

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: beautiful
Also: Jamilla

211. Jana

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: harvest

212. Jannah

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: paradise

213. Joury

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: damask rose
Also: Jouri

214. Kalima

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: word, speaker

215. Khadijah

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: daughter who is born before she is due; the name of the wife of the prophet Muhammad
Also: Khadija, Khadeeja

216. Kiara

Origin: Sindhi
Meaning: dark-haired

217. Kiran

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: ray of light

218. Laiba

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: gorgeous, beautiful

219. Latifah

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: kind, gentle
Also: Latifa, Lateefa

220. Lian

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Softness, gentleness

221. Mahira

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: expert, skilled

222. Mahnoor

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: moonlight

223. Maira

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: favourable, admirable

224. Maliha

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: beautiful

225. Manahil

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: fountain, spring

226. Mehwish

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: pretty

227. Mira

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: highborn girl or aristocrat

228. Momina

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: believer, faithful

229. Nadia

Origin: Persian
Meaning: delicate

230. Naila

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: winner, achiever

231. Naima

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: tranquil, content

232. Naira

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: brilliant, full of light

233. Nayeema

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: to live a prosperous life

234. Nazia

Origin: Persian
Meaning: to be proud

235. Neha

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: love, rain

236. Nida

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: call

237. Nighat

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: vision, sight, fragrance

238. Noora

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: light, brightness

239. Nyla

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: winner

240. Oma

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: leader, commander

241. Raya

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: light

242. Rida

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: devoted to God

243. Rizwana

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: beautiful, guardian of heaven

244. Rubina

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: blessed with love, waterfall

245. Ruhi

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: sacred, spiritual

246. Ruksana

Origin: Persian
Meaning: dawn

247. Saba

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: morning, breeze

248. Sabira

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: patient

249. Sadia

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: fortunate, blessed

250. Salma

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: safe, untainted

251. Samra

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: soft, light tanned colour

252. Sana

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: brilliance, radiance

253. Sania

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: sublime, splendid

254. Sarwat

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: wealth

255. Shabana

Origin: Persian
Meaning: nightfall

256. Shahida

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: witness

257. Shaiza

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: exceptional

258. Shakira

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: grateful, thankful

259. Sharmeen

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: shy

260. Shazia

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: rare, unique

261. Shumaila

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: beautiful face

262. Soraya

Origin: Arabic/Persian
Meaning: beautiful, constellation

263. Sultana

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: queen, empress

264. Sumairah

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: night companion in conversation

265. Tahani

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: good wishes, congratulations

266. Talia

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: dew of heaven

267. Tasmia

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: giving name

268. Tasnim

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: fountain of paradise

269. Ulfat

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: love

270. Umaima

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: little mother

271. Urooba

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: woman who loves her husband

272. Uzma

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: greatest

273. Waheeda

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: unique

274. Wahiba

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: giver

275. Wareesha

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: happiness, lightening

276. Wasma

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: beautiful

277. Yara

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: small butterfly, white flower

278. Yasira

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: rich woman

279. Yasmin

Origin: Persian
Meaning: jasmine flower

280. Yildiz

Origin: Turkish
Meaning: star

281. Zahra

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: shining, bright

282. Zaynab

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: fragrant, beautiful plant
Also: Zainab

283. Zeenah

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: beauty, adornment

284. Zidan

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: growth, increase
Also: Zidane, Zaydan

285. Zoya

Origin: Persian/Greek
Meaning: alive, life

Gender-neutral Muslim names

There are a fair few unisex Muslim baby names – and we've selected a few of our favourites here. The Persian language does not assign genders to inanimate nouns, so you'll find meanings in this baby name selection that refer to positive character traits or to jewels, celestial bodies and sources of light.

286. Almas

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: diamond

287. Behsa

Origin: Persian
Meaning: good, kind

288. Dara

Origin: Persian
Meaning: wealthy, best

289. Dilshad

Origin: Urdu
Meaning: happy

290. Eman

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: belief, faith

291. Gohar

Origin: Arabic/Persian
Meaning: diamond, precious stone

292. Ilya

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: noble, high class

293. Jawdat

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: goodness

294. Malak

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: angel, messenger

295. Misbah

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: light, lamp

296. Mishkat

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: niche

297. Nour

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Light
Also: nur

298. Nusrat

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: victory, help

299. Qamar

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: moon

300. Urooj

Origin: Arabic
Meaning: rise

About our sources for most popular Muslim names in the UK

Every year in October, the Office of National Statistics publishes a list of the most popular names in England and Wales for both girls and boys. Because of the time needed to collect and process all the data, each new list is always based on names registered up to 2 years ago. So, the the most recent list is based on names registered in 2021. Scotland's National Records of Scotland and Northern Ireland's Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency also each release their own list every year, gathered in the same way.

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Catherine Ball

Catherine Ball is a freelance journalist who specialises in writing about parenting and health. She has been a journalist for 20 years, writing for a wide range of regional and national publications.