Lily is the most popular summer-inspired baby girl name in England and Wales, with 2,249 baby girls receiving the name in 2025.

• Poppy ranks second, while Sienna, Daisy and Olive are also among the most popular summer-inspired choices.
• At the other end of the scale, Bay and Shelly are the rarest summer-inspired baby girl names included in the study, with only three baby girls receiving each name in 2025.

New research has revealed the most and least popular summer-inspired baby girl names in England and Wales, with Lily emerging as the leading seasonal choice and Bay and Shelly sharing the position of rarest names in the study.

Experts at La Planque Du Joueur compiled a list of over fifty summer-inspired baby girl names and used the latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on girls’ names registered in England and Wales in 2025 to discover the most and least popular summer-themed baby girl names.

Top 12 most popular summer-inspired baby girl names in England and Wales

Summer baby girl name	Rank	No. of baby girls born with the name (2025)
Lily	1	2,249
Poppy	2	1,789
Sienna	3	1,530
Daisy	4	1,454
Olive	5	892
Iris	6	759
Eliana	7	736
Rose	8	666
Jasmine	9	455
Summer	10	429
Wren	11	362
River	12	287

• Source: The Office for National Statistics (ONS)

1. Lily — 2,249 baby girls

Lily is the most popular summer-inspired baby girl name in England and Wales, with 2,249 baby girls receiving the name in 2025.

Lily is an English floral name taken directly from the lily flower. The English word ultimately comes from the Latin lilium, the classical name for the plant. Lilies have long carried associations with purity, beauty and elegance.

The name has a strong connection to summer through the flower’s large, colourful and often highly fragrant blooms. Lilies bring to mind sunlit gardens, vibrant flower borders, outdoor weddings and bouquets arranged for summer celebrations.

Their trumpet-shaped flowers appear in shades including white, pink, yellow, orange and red, giving Lily a bright and richly visual seasonal character. The name captures the colour, fragrance and natural beauty of a garden flourishing beneath the summer sun.

2. Poppy — 1,789 baby girls

Poppy is the second most popular summer-inspired baby girl name, with 1,789 baby girls receiving the name in 2025.

Poppy is an English name derived from the word for the red flower. The flower word can be traced to the Old English popæg, which developed from an older Germanic form ultimately connected to the Latin papaver.

Poppies are among the most vivid flowers associated with the British countryside. Their delicate petals create striking displays across fields, roadsides and wildflower meadows during the warmer months.

The name evokes bright red blooms swaying in a warm breeze, country walks, outdoor picnics and landscapes filled with colour. Poppy’s lively rhythm complements the flower’s bold appearance, giving the name an energetic and cheerful summer quality.

3. Sienna — 1,530 baby girls

Sienna ranks third, with 1,530 baby girls receiving the name in England and Wales in 2025.

Sienna developed as an English colour name meaning a warm orange-red or reddish-brown. The colour takes its name from the Italian city of Siena, which became known for the natural earth pigment traditionally gathered from the surrounding area.

Its rich colouring immediately creates images of sun-warmed earth, terracotta buildings, Mediterranean architecture and glowing evening skies.

As a summer-inspired name, Sienna evokes holidays in southern Europe, golden sunsets, outdoor dining and historic streets illuminated by late-afternoon sunlight. Its earthy orange and brown shades reflect the intense warmth and colour of a landscape baked by the summer sun.

4. Daisy — 1,454 baby girls

Daisy is the fourth most popular summer-inspired baby girl name, with 1,454 baby girls receiving the name in 2025.

Daisy is an English flower name derived from the Old English dæges eage, meaning “day’s eye”. The flower received this name because its petals open in daylight and close as evening approaches.

Daisies are a familiar feature of lawns, parks and meadows throughout the warmer months. Their white petals and bright yellow centres resemble small suns scattered across green grass.

The name evokes daisy chains, wildflower fields, garden games, picnics and carefree afternoons outdoors. Its cheerful sound reflects the flower’s bright appearance, giving Daisy a playful, friendly and unmistakably sunny character.

5. Olive — 892 baby girls

Olive ranks fifth, with 892 baby girls receiving the name in England and Wales in 2025.

Olive is an English and French nature name derived from the word for the olive tree and its fruit. The word ultimately comes from the Latin oliva, meaning “olive” or “olive tree”.

The olive tree is strongly associated with the warm landscapes of the Mediterranean. Its silvery-green leaves, twisting branches and fruit bring to mind sunlit groves, peaceful countryside and terraces overlooking the sea.

Olive evokes holidays in southern Europe, al fresco meals, shaded courtyards and long evenings spent outdoors. Its soft, vintage sound complements the tree’s timeless beauty and its close connection to sunshine, warmth and relaxed summer living.

6. Iris — 759 baby girls

Iris is the sixth most popular summer-inspired baby girl name, with 759 baby girls receiving the name in 2025.

Iris comes from the ancient Greek word meaning “rainbow”. In Greek mythology, Iris was the goddess of the rainbow and a messenger of the gods. The same Greek root was later used for the colourful iris flower and the coloured part of the eye.

The flower appears in striking shades of purple, blue, yellow, pink and white, making Iris one of the most colourful names in the ranking.

Its summer connection comes from images of vibrant garden borders, fresh greenery and sunlight bringing out the intense colours of each petal. The name’s rainbow meaning also evokes bright skies, light after a summer shower and the full spectrum of colour visible during the warmer months.

7. Eliana — 736 baby girls

Eliana ranks seventh, with 736 baby girls receiving the name in England and Wales in 2025.

Eliana has more than one recognised origin. In Italian, Spanish and Portuguese usage, it is a form of Éliane and belongs to a name family traditionally linked with the Greek hēlios, meaning “sun”. Eliana is also used as a Hebrew name meaning “my God has answered”.

The name’s solar association gives it a natural connection to summer. Its flowing sound evokes warmth, radiance, clear skies and the golden light of a long evening.

Eliana suggests sunlight without using an obvious English seasonal word. It brings to mind bright mornings, warm days and the soft glow that remains in the sky late into a summer night, giving the name an elegant and luminous character.

8. Rose — 666 baby girls

Rose is the eighth most popular summer-inspired baby girl name, with 666 baby girls receiving the name in 2025.

Rose entered medieval English through Norman French and was originally connected to the Germanic name Hrodohaidis, formed from elements relating to fame and kind or type. From an early period, however, it became closely associated with the fragrant flower, whose name comes from the Latin rosa. Its later revival as a given name was strongly influenced by the flower.

Roses are among the defining flowers of the British summer. They fill gardens with colour and fragrance, climbing across walls, archways and pergolas or opening in carefully planted borders.

The name evokes cottage gardens, outdoor weddings, fresh bouquets and evenings spent among flowers. Rose combines established elegance with the rich scent and colour of a garden in full summer bloom.

9. Jasmine — 455 baby girls

Jasmine ranks ninth, with 455 baby girls receiving the name in England and Wales in 2025.

Jasmine is derived from the name of the climbing plant with fragrant flowers. The English word travelled through Arabic from the Persian yāsamīn, which is also used as a personal name.

Jasmine flowers are especially renowned for their strong, sweet fragrance. Their scent is often most noticeable during warm afternoons and evenings, creating a powerful association with balmy air and outdoor spaces.

The name evokes flowering vines, moonlit terraces, garden walls and perfume drifting through an open window. Its smooth, elegant sound reflects the delicacy of the flower, while its fragrance gives Jasmine a particularly atmospheric connection to summer evenings.

10. Summer — 429 baby girls

Summer is the tenth most popular summer-inspired baby girl name, with 429 baby girls receiving the name in 2025.

Summer is an English seasonal name taken directly from the word for the warmest season of the year. The word comes from the Old English sumor and has been used as a given name since the twentieth century.

The name immediately evokes sunshine, beaches, school holidays, festivals, travel and long evenings spent outdoors.

Summer also brings to mind garden parties, family barbecues, seaside trips, wildflowers and clear blue skies. Its warm and optimistic sound captures the freedom and happiness associated with the season, making it one of the most direct expressions of summer inspiration in the study.

11. Wren — 362 baby girls

Wren ranks eleventh, with 362 baby girls receiving the name in England and Wales in 2025.

Wren is a modern English nature name taken from the small songbird. The bird’s name is ultimately derived from the Old English wrenna.

The name connects to summer through the sights and sounds of gardens, hedgerows and woodland. It evokes early-morning birdsong, leaves moving in the breeze and small birds darting between sunlit branches.

Wren captures a quieter and more peaceful side of the season. Rather than focusing on beaches or heat, it suggests green outdoor spaces, bright mornings and the natural soundtrack of a British garden in summer.

12. River — 287 baby girls

River completes the top 12 most popular summer-inspired baby girl names, with 287 baby girls receiving the name in 2025.

River is a modern English nature name derived from the word for a flowing body of water. The English word entered the language through Old French and is ultimately connected to the Latin ripa, meaning “riverbank”.

The name evokes cool, flowing water surrounded by trees and open countryside. It brings to mind riverside walks, wild swimming, boating and picnics beside the water.

River also suggests sunlight sparkling across the surface, shaded banks providing relief from the heat and summer journeys through the landscape. Its combination of calmness and movement gives it both a peaceful and adventurous seasonal quality.

Top 12 rarest summer-inspired baby girl name rankings in England and Wales

Summer baby girl name	Rank	No. of baby girls born with the name (2025)
Bay	1	3
Shelly	1	3
Kai	2	4
Azura	3=	6
Camellia	3=	6
Sol	3=	6
Dawn	4=	7
Sandy	4=	7
Solana	5	11
Dream	6	13
Bloom	7	16
August	8=	17
Coral	8=	17
Lavender	8=	17
Cove	9=	20
Soleil	9=	20
Saffron	10	27
Heaven	11	29
Peach	12=	32
Sunny	12=	32

• Source: The Office for National Statistics (ONS)
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1. Bay and Shelly — 3 baby girls

Bay and Shelly are tied as the rarest summer-inspired baby girl names included in the study, with three baby girls receiving each name in England and Wales in 2025.

Bay

Bay is an English nature name taken from the geographical word for a sheltered inlet along the coast of a sea or lake. The word entered English through the Old French baie and the Late Latin baia.

Its meaning creates an immediate coastal scene. Bay evokes calm blue water, curved shorelines, sheltered beaches and boats resting away from stronger waves.

The name suggests swimming, sailing, rock-pooling and peaceful holidays by the sea. Its short, open sound reflects the simplicity of the landscape, capturing an entire seaside destination in a single syllable.

Shelly

Shelly is an English name and a variant of Shelley. It may also be used as a diminutive of Shell. The associated English word shell comes from the Old English sciell or scill, referring to the hard outer covering of a sea creature or egg.

Its sound creates a natural association with seashells and the coast. Shelly evokes collecting shells along the shoreline, exploring rock pools and discovering small treasures left behind by the tide.

The name brings to mind warm sand, shallow water and family holidays beside the sea. Its light and friendly sound gives it a playful summer character filled with nostalgic beach imagery.

2. Kai — 4 baby girls

Kai is the second rarest summer-inspired baby girl name included in the ranking, with four baby girls receiving the name in 2025.

Kai exists independently in several languages and naming traditions. In Hawaiian, where it is used for both boys and girls, Kai means “sea”.

This meaning creates a direct connection to ocean landscapes and summer travel. Kai evokes surfing, swimming, warm island water and waves breaking along the shore.

Its compact sound gives it an energetic and adventurous quality. The name suggests freedom, movement and an outdoor lifestyle shaped by the sea, making it especially well suited to imagery of coastal holidays and active summer days.

3. Azura, Camellia and Sol — 6 baby girls

Azura, Camellia and Sol are tied as the third rarest summer-inspired baby girl names, with six baby girls receiving each name in England and Wales in 2025.

Azura

Azura is a modern elaboration of the name Azure. Azure refers to a brilliant sky-blue colour and ultimately developed through Old French, Medieval Latin and Arabic from the Persian lājvard, a word associated with lapis lazuli and its intense blue colour.

The name’s colour meaning gives it a strong connection to clear skies and bright coastal water. Azura evokes the deep blue of a cloudless summer afternoon, the colour of the sea beneath strong sunlight and distant horizons viewed from a beach.

Its flowing sound enhances the sense of openness and light, making it a vivid name for the blue landscapes of summer.

Camellia

Camellia is an English floral name taken from the flowering shrub. The plant genus was named after the botanist and missionary Georg Josef Kamel, whose surname was Latinised when the botanical name was created.

Camellias are known for their glossy green leaves and carefully layered flowers in shades including white, pink and red.

As a summer-inspired choice, Camellia evokes elegant gardens, ornamental flower displays and outdoor celebrations surrounded by greenery. Its long, graceful sound reflects the flower’s refined appearance, while its rich botanical character connects it to colour, growth and time spent outdoors.

Sol

Sol is a Spanish and Portuguese feminine name meaning “sun”. It comes directly from the Spanish and Portuguese word sol, which developed from the Latin word for the sun.

Its etymology makes Sol one of the most direct summer names in the ranking. The name evokes intense sunshine, golden light, warmth and clear skies.

Its single syllable gives it strength and clarity, reflecting the central role of the sun in summer imagery. Sol brings to mind bright mornings, hot afternoons and sunlight glowing across the sea at the end of the day.

4. Dawn and Sandy — 7 baby girls

Dawn and Sandy are tied as the fourth rarest summer-inspired baby girl names, with seven baby girls receiving each name in England and Wales in 2025.

Dawn

Dawn is an English vocabulary name referring to the first appearance of light in the morning. The word is ultimately derived from the Old English dagung, meaning the beginning or breaking of day.

The name evokes the soft golden and pink light that appears before sunrise. During summer, dawn arrives early and is often accompanied by birdsong, clear skies and the stillness of a world beginning to wake.

Dawn captures the peaceful side of the season: cool morning air before the heat builds, sunlight appearing across the horizon and the promise of another long, bright day.

Sandy

Sandy began as an English diminutive of Alexander and is used as a feminine diminutive of Alexandra or Sandra. These names ultimately derive from the ancient Greek Alexandros, formed from elements relating to defending and mankind. Sandy can also be used with reference to the sandy colour.

Its modern summer imagery comes from its close resemblance to the English word sandy. The name brings to mind pale beaches, dunes, warm sand beneath bare feet and children building sandcastles beside the sea.

Sandy evokes relaxed coastal holidays, beach games and long afternoons spent near the water, giving it a cheerful and familiar seasonal character.

5. Solana — 11 baby girls

Solana is the fifth rarest summer-inspired baby girl name included in the study, with 11 baby girls receiving the name in 2025.

Solana is a Spanish name that can be the feminine form of Solano. It is also connected directly to the Spanish solana, meaning a “sunny spot” or a place exposed to the sun. The root ultimately relates to sol, meaning “sun”.

Its etymology creates images of landscapes filled with warmth and light. Solana evokes bright terraces, sunlit hillsides, Mediterranean towns and gardens positioned to receive the afternoon sun.

The name has a flowing, radiant sound that reflects its meaning. It captures the feeling of being surrounded by sunlight, making it a natural expression of warmth, brightness and summer energy.

6. Dream — 13 baby girls

Dream ranks sixth among the rarest summer-inspired baby girl names, with 13 baby girls receiving the name in England and Wales in 2025.

Dream is a modern English word name. The modern word for a sleeping vision is related to Germanic forms including the Old Norse draumr. An identical Old English word, drēam, carried meanings connected to joy, music and merriment, although the precise relationship between the older and modern senses remains debated.

The name links to summer through the season’s sense of freedom, possibility and escape. Dream evokes long-awaited holidays, travelling to new places, outdoor music, stargazing and evenings that feel removed from everyday routines.

Its soft sound suggests imagination and optimism, capturing the idea of an ideal summer filled with memorable experiences.

7. Bloom — 16 baby girls

Bloom is the seventh rarest summer-inspired baby girl name, with 16 baby girls receiving the name in 2025.

Bloom is an English nature word meaning the flower or blossom of a plant. It comes from a Scandinavian source related to the Old Norse blómi, meaning “flower” or “blossom”, and is connected to older roots expressing flourishing and growth.

The name captures the moment when flowers open and gardens reach their fullest colour. It evokes petals unfolding beneath the sun, climbing plants covering walls and fields filled with wildflowers.

Bloom also carries the wider meaning of flourishing, thriving and reaching full beauty. This gives it a positive seasonal quality connected to growth, abundance and nature at its most vibrant.

8. August, Coral and Lavender — 17 baby girls

August, Coral and Lavender are tied as the eighth rarest summer-inspired baby girl names, with 17 baby girls receiving each name in England and Wales in 2025.

August

August is derived from the Latin name Augustus, meaning “exalted” or “venerable”. The month of August was named in honour of the Roman emperor Augustus, and the month name later became a personal name in English.

August sits at the heart of the summer holiday season. The name evokes long days, outdoor festivals, family trips, harvest fields and warm evenings beneath a golden sky.

It also carries the richer colours of late summer, when sunlight softens and fields begin to turn gold. The name combines a strong classical origin with an immediate calendar connection to the warmest part of the year.

Coral

Coral is an English nature name taken from the marine organism and the pink-orange colour associated with it. The word entered English through Old French and Latin from the Greek korallion, whose earlier origin may lie in a Semitic language.

The name evokes tropical reefs, clear blue water and colourful marine life. It brings to mind snorkelling, swimming, island holidays and sunlight passing through shallow seas.

Coral also carries the warm colouring of summer sunsets, tropical flowers and glowing skies. Its combination of ocean and colour imagery gives it a particularly vivid and visual connection to the season.

Lavender

Lavender is an English botanical name taken from the fragrant purple-flowered plant. The word entered English through Anglo-French and Old French from the Medieval Latin lavendula. Its deeper origin is uncertain, although it became associated with words relating to washing because lavender was used to perfume baths and freshly washed fabrics.

Lavender fields are one of the most recognisable sights of summer, forming broad purple landscapes beneath bright skies. The plant also attracts bees and fills gardens with fragrance.

The name appeals to several senses at once, evoking colour, scent, warmth and the gentle movement of flowers in a summer breeze.

9. Cove and Soleil — 20 baby girls

Cove and Soleil are tied as the ninth rarest summer-inspired baby girl names, with 20 baby girls receiving each name in England and Wales in 2025.

Cove

Cove is a modern English nature name taken from the word for a small, sheltered coastal inlet. The English word is related to the Old English cofa, meaning a chamber, enclosed space or den, reflecting the sheltered shape of a cove.

The name evokes hidden beaches surrounded by cliffs, calm water protected from stronger waves and secluded stretches of coastline reached by foot or boat.

Cove suggests exploration and escape. It brings to mind discovering a quiet beach, swimming in clear water and spending an afternoon away from crowded resorts, giving the name a peaceful but adventurous summer quality.

Soleil

Soleil is a name taken directly from the French word meaning “sun”. The French word ultimately developed from the Latin sol, which also means “sun”.

Its meaning makes its connection to summer immediate. Soleil evokes golden light, warmth, clear skies and sunlight sparkling across water.

The name also suggests café terraces, European holidays and long afternoons spent outside. Its elegant French sound adds a refined and international quality to its direct solar imagery, making Soleil feel bright, artistic and full of warmth.

10. Saffron — 27 baby girls

Saffron ranks tenth among the rarest summer-inspired baby girl names, with 27 baby girls receiving the name in 2025.

Saffron is an English botanical and colour name taken from the valuable spice produced from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus. The word entered English through Old French and Medieval Latin and ultimately derives from the Arabic za‘farān.

The spice is famous for its rich golden-yellow and orange colouring. These shades evoke bright sunlight, glowing evening skies and landscapes warmed by the sun.

Saffron’s summer connection is especially visual. It brings to mind golden fields, vivid flowers, colourful food and the intense orange light of a sunset at the end of a hot day.

11. Heaven — 29 baby girls

Heaven is the eleventh rarest summer-inspired baby girl name, with 29 baby girls receiving the name in England and Wales in 2025.

Heaven is a modern English word name meaning paradise. The word developed through Middle English hevene from the Old English heofon, which could refer to the sky or firmament as well as a spiritual realm.

Its original association with the sky creates a strong summer image. Heaven evokes wide blue skies, light clouds and the expansive feeling of looking upwards on a bright, clear day.

The word is also used to describe a place or experience of perfect happiness. This brings to mind idyllic beaches, peaceful holidays and moments of complete relaxation, capturing the emotional appeal of an ideal summer escape.

12. Peach and Sunny — 32 baby girls

Peach and Sunny are tied as the twelfth rarest summer-inspired baby girl names, with 32 baby girls receiving each name in England and Wales in 2025.

Peach

Peach is a modern English fruit name. The English word developed from Old French and Medieval Latin forms ultimately connected to the Latin phrase malum Persicum, meaning “Persian apple”, reflecting the ancient belief that the fruit came from Persia.

Peaches are strongly associated with warmth, sweetness and seasonal abundance. The name evokes orchards, ripe fruit, picnics, cold drinks and summer desserts.

Its soft pink-orange colouring also recalls glowing sunsets and warm evening skies. Peach has a playful, affectionate quality that captures the colour, taste and sweetness of summer.

Sunny

Sunny is an English word name meaning “sunny” or “cheerful”. It comes from the word sun, whose English history can be traced to the Old English sunne and earlier Germanic roots.

The name directly evokes sunshine, clear weather and bright days spent outdoors. It brings to mind beaches, garden parties, outdoor games and the warmth of sunlight on the skin.

Sunny also carries an emotional meaning connected to optimism and happiness. Its cheerful sound reflects the joyful atmosphere of the season, making it a direct expression of both summer weather and a bright personality.

Jean Morlec, founder of La Planque Du Joueur, said:

“What is particularly revealing is that parents in England and Wales appear to embrace summer imagery most readily when it is presented through a familiar and established name. Lily, Poppy, Daisy, Rose and Iris all have obvious links to flowers and the natural world, but they also sound recognisable, versatile and easy to imagine on both a child and an adult.

“The rarest names make their seasonal connections much more direct. Bay, Shelly, Cove, Kai and Coral evoke the coast, while Sol, Soleil and Solana focus strongly on sunlight. Peach represents a summer fruit, August names a summer month and Sunny describes the brightness of the season itself.

“The origins of the names also show the wide variety of ways parents can capture the atmosphere of summer. Some names come from ancient words for flowers, colours, water or the sun, while others developed from geographical features, months or familiar English nature words.

“This suggests that the popularity of a nature name is not determined by imagery alone. Parents appear to balance originality against familiarity, choosing names that feel distinctive without feeling difficult to wear. The most successful summer-inspired names create a mood — suggesting flowers, light, warmth, water and outdoor beauty while still functioning naturally as first names.”