Mohammed has become the most popular boy's name in Britain

Muhammad was the top choice for parents to name their baby boy in England and Wales in 2023, with more than 4,600 children registered with the name, the BBC reports.

According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), it has been in the top 10 names for boys since 2016, but has now overtaken previous favorite Noah.

However, it is noted that there is a degree of regional variation. The name Muhammad is not in the top 10 in three regions of England.

Other spellings of Mohammed, Mohammed and Mohammad, are also in the top 100 names in England and Wales. Various variants of the name Muhammad have been popular in previous years as well.

Photo: The most popular names for boys and girls in England and Wales in 2023

Olivia remains the most popular choice for girls, followed by Amelia and Isla. This top three has remained unchanged since 2022. In 2023, hyphenated names also became popular among girls. The number of such names increased from 12,330 to 19,140.

The top 100 names for girls include new names such as Lilah, Raya and Hazel. And for the boys, it was Jax, Enzo and Bodhi.

In England, pop culture also influences the choice of name. Examples include singers such as Billie Eilish and Lana Del Rey, and movie stars such as Margot Robbie and Killian Murphy.

Names like George, Archie, Harry, Charlotte, Elizabeth and Charles have become less popular in recent years.