Luca and Isla Lead Scotland's Baby Names in 2023, Unique Choices Reach Record High

The National Records of Scotland reports a surge in unique baby names, with Luca and Isla topping the popularity list for boys and girls respectively.

Luca became the most popular name for baby boys in Scotland for the first time, with 344 newborns named Luca, overtaking Noah.
Isla reclaimed the top spot for girls, with 274 newborns named Isla, surpassing Olivia.
A record number of unique names were given to babies, including Banksy, Alloy, and Demigod among the 2,362 unique names for boys and 2,983 for girls.
The Pixar film 'Luca' is credited with the name's rise in popularity, moving up from the 43rd most popular boys' name before the film's release.
Pop culture influences were evident, with names like Cillian and Margot rising in popularity following their actors' roles in blockbuster films.