Figures from National Records of Scotland have revealed the most popular names for newborns in Edinburgh last year. In 2022, Olivia and Noah were the most popular names chosen by parents for their new arrivals in Scotland. However, another adorable girl's name has taken the top spot in the Capital. There are the 21 most popular Edinburgh girls names, according to the latest data.
. Isla
Isla was the most popular girl name in Edinburgh last year for babies. 37 wee ones were given the Scottish name, which is derived from the word "island". Photo: Antonio Gravante
. Sophie
In 2022, 29 baby girls' named Sophie were born in Edinburgh, making it the second most popular name in the area. The feminine name is of Greek origin and means 'wisdom'. Photo: Kaushal Mishra via Unsplash
. Olivia
Olivia was crowned as the most popular baby name for girls in Scotland, but figures reveal it was the third most common name chosen for newborn girls in Edinburgh. The name is of Latin origin and means "olive". Photo: Kelvin Agustinus via Pexels
. Amelia
The fourth most popular name for baby girls born in Edinburgh was Amelia, with 24 little ones being given the name in 2022. Amelia is derived from the Hebrew word amal, meaning "work". Photo: Sam Rana via Pexels
. Emily
There were 34 girls named Emily born in Edinburgh last year, making it the fifth most popular name in the Capital. It is derived from the Roman family name "Aemilius", and has several meanings, including "rival," "laborious," and "eager". Photo: Daniel Reche via Pexels
. Lily
Another popular name with parents in 2022 was Lily, with 24 baby girls being given the name in Edinburgh last year. The floral name signifies innocence. Photo: The Craft Wonder via Pexels
. Ava
Ava was the seventh most popular name for Edinburgh baby girls in 2022. 23 newborn girls were given the name, which has many different meanings, some of which include "bird", "life", "voice"; and "sound". Photo: Victoria Akvarel via Pexels
. Charlotte
Another popular name for baby girls last year was Charlotte, which was given to 19 wee ones in Edinburgh. Charlotte is of French origin and is the feminine form of Charles. It means "free man" or "petite" and has been a popular name for royalty throughout the ages. Photo: William Fortunato via Pexels
. Maisie
This adorable name was popular last year in Edinburgh, with 19 baby girls being given the name. Maisie is the pet form of Mairead, the Scottish Gaelic version of Margaret, which means "pearl". Photo: Ivone de Melo via Pexels
13. Sofia
This was another popular name in Edinburgh, with 15 baby girls being given the name. Sofia is a variation of Sophia. Photo: Daniel Thomas
14. Eilidh
Eilidh was another popular name with Edinburgh parents last year. There were 14 baby girls in the Capital who were given the Scottish Gaelic name, which means "radiant one". Photo: Dakota Corbin via Unsplash
15. Isabella
This was the fifteenth most popular girls name - 14 newborns were given the name in Edinburgh last year. Isabella is an Italian and Spanish variation of the Hebrew name Elisheba or Elizabeth, which means "god is my oath". Photo: Minnie Zhou via Unsplash
16. Alba
There were 13 newborn baby girls named Alba in Edinburgh last year. Alba is a unisex name of Latin origin meaning "white", and is also the Scottish Gaelic name for Scotland. Photo: Garrett Jackson via Unsplash