The most popular names change from year to year, which is to be expected, and the Scottish names are no exception. This is a breakdown of the most popular Scottish girls names in 2019.
(https://scotland.shinyapps.io/nrs-baby-names/).
1. Olivia “olive”
This name was used 370 times and did not change in position.
2. Emily “full of goodness”
This name was used 362 times and did not change in position.
3. Isla “dynamic, brilliant, vibrant, sun, or bright”
This name was used 342 times and did not change in position.
4. Sophie “wisdom, intelligence, or insight”
This name was used 289 times and did not change in position.
5. Ella “beautiful or Goddess”
This name was used 265 times and rose 1 position.
6. Amelia “industrious or striving”
This name was used 260 times and dropped 1 position.
7. Ava “voice or call”
This name was used 260 times and rose 1 position.
8. Grace “favour”
This name was used 253 times and did not change in positions.
9. Freya “lady”
This name was used 244 times and rose 4 positions.
10. Charlotte “free man or petite”
This name was used 224 times and rose 1 position.
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