Most Popular Scottish Girls Names in 2020

Parents of Scottish descent, expecting a girl have a wide variety of names to choose from. Here are some of the Most Popular Scottish Girls Names in 2020 according to the Scottish Government.

It should be noted that parents also seem to choose more traditional with Scottish baby girls names in 2020. For example, the name Freya may be very popular in Scotland, but it is rarely heard of in other English speaking countries outside the United Kingdom.

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So what are the top girl’s names in 2020 in Scotland?

The most popular girls’ names in Scotland
(source: https://scotland.shinyapps.io/nrs-baby-names)

Number one is Isla (with 347 babies being given that name). Also very popular and close is Olivia (334). Coming in 3rd was Emily (300).

What were the other most popular girl’s names:

  • Ava
  • Sophie
  • Ella
  • Grace
  • Amelia
  • Lily
  • Sophia
  • Charlotte
  • Evie
  • Millie
  • Masai
  • Rosie
  • Mia
  • Jessica
  • Aria
  • Ellie

Also popular for girls was Lucy, Layla, Claire, Laura, Nicola, Skye, Amilia and Alli.