THE most popular baby names in East Ayrshire for 2017 have been revealed.

A report released by the National Records of Scotland has published a comprehensive list of names of infants born in each local authority area, with Jack topping the boys section and Emily topping the girls in East Ayrshire in 2017.

In 2016, James and Logan were the top boys names while Ellie was the most popular girls name in East Ayrshire.

The list, which also names every name given to at least three children, saw traditional names such as Alexander and Charlotte in the top 20 while more unusual names like Caleb and Willow also made the list.

Traditional Scottish names like Andrew, Cameron, Eilidh and Iona were also popular among East Ayrshire's parents.

The list of boys names in East Ayrshire:

1- Jack 15

2= Harry 12

2= Lucas 12

4- Alfie 11

5- Leo 10

6= Aaron 9

6= Lewis 9

6= Mason 9

6= Rory 9

10= Alexander 8

10= Harris 8

10= Harrison 8

13= Ethan 7

13= Logan 7

13= Noah 7

16= Liam 6

16= Luke 6

16= Oliver 6

19= Caleb 5

19= Carter 5

19= Finlay 5

19= Finn 5

19= Lyle 5

19= Nathan 5

19= Theo 5

19= Thomas 5

27= Alex 4

27= Andrew 4

27= Brodie 4

27= Callum 4

27= Cameron 4

27= Carson 4

27= Connor 4

27= Daniel 4

27= Freddie 4

27= Jamie 4

27= Joseph 4

27= Leon 4

27= Max 4

27= Tyler 4

27= William 4

27= Zak 4

43= Adam 3

43= Aiden 3

43= Angus 3

43= Archie 3

43= Arthur 3

43= Charlie 3

43= Cooper 3

43= Corey 3

43= David 3

43= Jace 3

43= Jackson 3

43= James 3

43= Jax 3

43= Jaxson 3

43= Jayden 3

43= Jude 3

43= Kai 3

43= Kayden 3

43= Lukas 3

43= Michael 3

43= Rhys 3

43= Robbie 3

43= Roman 3

43= Ruaridh 3

43= Ruben 3

43= Ryan 3

43= Taylor 3

43= Theodore 3

43= Zac 3

The list of girls names in East Ayrshire:

1- Emily 13

2- Ava 11

3- Jessica 10

4= Harper 9

4= Sophie 9

6= Amelia 8

6= Charlotte 8

6= Ella 8

6= Isla 8

10- Lily 7

11= Ellie 6

11= Emma 6

11= Eva 6

11= Hallie 6

11= Hannah 6

11= Harley 6

11= Olivia 6

18= Aria 5

18= Eilidh 5

18= Mia 5

18= Mila 5

18= Millie 5

23= Connie 4

23= Erin 4

23= Freya 4

23= Iona 4

23= Kayla 4

23= Layla 4

23= Quinn 4

23= Willow 4

31= Alyssa 3

31= Beth 3

31= Chloe 3

31= Evie 3

31= Grace 3

31= Gracie 3

31= Harriet 3

31= Lottie 3

31= Megan 3

31= Paige 3

31= Robyn 3

31= Rosie 3

31= Sienna 3

31= Skye 3

31= Zara 3