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A specialist has forecast the baby names set to surge in 2026 and claims pop culture monikers - such as Zendaya and Charli - are on the way out. Sophie Kihm, 28, has anticipated the baby name trends that will be making their mark in 2026. ‌

She believes we'll witness a surge in names from ancient civilisations - such as 'Arath' and 'Lilavati'. Sophie also predicts showgirl names like 'Ophelia', 'Dorothea' and 'Marilyn' will climb in 2026 following Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' album. ‌

However, the editor at Nameberry - a website dedicated to baby names - claims that pop culture names are declining - including 'Zendaya', 'Charli' and 'Kohen'. ‌

Sophie, from Chicago in the USA, said: "A lot of pop culture-related names are falling right now. They

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