Zayn and Sophia have been revealed as the most 'beautiful' baby names for 2022. Parenting gift site My1stYears research has shown which popular baby names are the most beautiful according to the theory of linguistics.
Jesse and Charlie are next up for boys, while Zoe and Rosie complete the top three most for girls. By working with Dr Bodo Winter, Associate Professor at the University of Birmingham, My1stYears determined which of the 100 most popular names this year conveyed the most positive emotions.
A name with Arabic origin, Zayn means ‘beauty’ and ‘grace’ and was popularised within the UK alongside Zayn Malik of One Direction's meteoric rise to fame. Sophia, conversely, originated in Greece in the 4th century, meaning ‘wisdom’, with celebrities such as filmmaker Sofia Copolla and actress Sofia Vergara the catalysts in its rise in popularity in the late 90s.
