Top Baby Names In UK For 2019

Discover the most popular names that captivated the UK in 2019.

Long ago, people chose names from religious scriptures or named their children after historical figures. Looking at the top UK baby names in 2019, it is evident that parents still prefer names passed down from generation to generation. They like names with a rich history and are associated with notable personalities.

The connection to history and heritage is one of the reasons why certain names have remained at the top of the popularity charts for decades. Boy names like Oliver (olive tree planter), George (farmer), and Harry (home ruler) were the most popular choices of the year as the familiarity and rich background of these names continued to evoke a sense of tradition. Meanwhile, girl names like Olivia (olive tree), Amelia (work), and Ava (guarantee) led the list on the other side as their elegance continued to attract parents. Amidst these regular favorites, names like the unconventional Mohammed (praised), the gender-neutral Charlie (free man), and the spunky Poppy (red flower), also made their place on the popularity list. Here is a list of the most popular names in the UK as recorded by the Office for National Statistics (1). Check it out to find the perfect name for your precious child.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Halima		Girl	Patient; Tolerant; Gentle; Mild mannered; Generous
Ariah		Girl	Song; Melody; Gold
Kira-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Throne; Lord; Young; Humiliator of the enemy; Sunbeam; Ray of light; Sparkling
Macsen-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	The greatest one
Lawrence		Boy	From Laurentum; Bright; Shining
Jakob		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Maksymilian		Boy	The greatest man
Ace		Unisex	Highest rank; One; Defending men
Laith		Boy	Lion; Brave; Name of a Scottish village
Khalid		Boy	Eternal; Immortal; To last forever
Jett		Boy	Jet aircraft; Intense black color
Aayan		Boy	Long night; God's gift; Watchful
Jorgie-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-And-Popularity		Unisex	Farmer; Earthworker
Ned-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Protector of riches; Wealthy guardian
Barney		Boy	Son of the Prophet; Son of consolation; A strong and brave bear
Peggy		Girl	Pearl; Child of light
Myah		Girl	Water; Good mother; Illusion; Courage
Brianna		Girl	High; Power; Hill
Safaa		Girl	Pure
Shanaya		Girl	First ray of Sun; Distinguished; Eminent
Hughie		Boy	Heart; Mind; Spirit; A diminutive of Hugh
Yaseen		Unisex	Chapter of the Quran
Renee-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Born again; Reborn; Rebirth
Alys		Girl	Of the noble kind; Honorable
Vivienne		Girl	Alive; Life
Jago		Boy	Yahweh may protect; Holder of Heel; Supplanter
Igor		Boy	Warrior; Army of the Germanic god Yngvi
Albi		Unisex	White; Bright; My heart
Kylo		Boy	Sky
Rico-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Trends-For-2025		Boy	Brave commander; Powerful leader
Safiya		Girl	Pure; Friend
Amayah		Girl	The end; Mother city; Heavenly valley; Close to God; Night rain
Aniyah		Girl	God is gracious
Kaia		Girl	From the Earth; Sea; Rejoice; Pure; Each of the two
Zayyan-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Nice; Beautiful; Handsome
Matias		Boy	Gift of Yahweh
Sullivan		Unisex	One-eyed; Having dark eyes
Abraham		Boy	Father of multitudes; Father of nations; High father; Crossing; Passage
Anas-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Boy	Friendliness
Remi-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Oarsman; Rower; Lord consoles in me; Heaven; Sky
Benedict		Boy	Blessed
Lia-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations-&-Popularity		Girl	Weary; Cow; Rose; Downy bearded; Bearer of good news
Elle		Girl	She; Goddess; Beautiful; Sunray; Light
Priya-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity		Girl	Beloved; Loved one
Fearne		Boy	One who lived in a place covered with ferns
Anabia		Girl	To turn; To return and repent to Allah
Maeve		Girl	One who rules or intoxicates
Reign-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	To rule; Royal power; Kingdom
Dawson		Boy	Son of David; Beloved; Uncle
Killian-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Little church; War; Strife; Bright-headed; Little warrior; Monk's cell; Fiery; Strife
Moses-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Draw out of water; Savior; Deliver
Justin-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Variations:-2025-Guide-For-Parents		Boy	Fair; Just
Faris		Boy	Rider; Horseman; Knight
Angelo		Boy	Messenger; Angel
Yousef		Boy	Jehovah increases
Henri		Boy	Home ruler
Alaya		Girl	High Status; Exalted; Sublime; Dwelling; Abode; Imperishable; Permanence
Macy		Girl	Hill; Person from Massy; Gift of God
Caitlyn		Girl	Pure; Clear; Chaste
Karina		Boy	Pure; Beloved; Each of the two
Octavia-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide-In-2025		Girl	Eight or eighth
Alyssia		Girl	Of the noble kind; Noble; Honorable
Raya-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-New-Moms		Boy	Warrior; Happy; Queen; Fragrance; Night orchid; Wife or beloved; Celebration
Ray		Boy	Wise; Counsel; Decision; Beam of light
Prince		Boy	Royal descendant
Nikolas		Boy	Victory of the people
Cayden		Boy	War; Fighter; Son of Cadáin
Tomos		Boy	One of the twin Boy
Brayden		Boy	Broad valley; Wise; Brave; Descendant of Bradán; Salmon
Teodor		Boy	A gift of god
Heath		Boy	Someone who lived on or near a moor or heath
Israel-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	God contends
Andre		Boy	Strong; Manly
Kenzo		Unisex	Humble; Healthy; Wise; Three
Jannat-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	A garden of Heaven; Paradise
Juliet		Girl	Young; Youthful; Jove's child; Devoted to Jove; Downy-bearded
Meredith		Boy	Great ruler
Aleeza-Name-Meaning:-3-Key-Facts-About-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Happiness; Joyful
Liberty-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-&-Variations		Unisex	Freedom; Independence; Liberation; Free will
Siena-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations,-Popularity,-&-History		Girl	A place in Italy; Orange-red
Safiyyah		Girl	Pure
Tara		Girl	Elevated place; Star; Hill
Henley		Boy	High meadow; Hen; Wild bird
Reid		Boy	Red-haired
Dalton		Boy	Settlement in valley
Cerys		Girl	A lovely individual
Elin		Girl	Bright; Shining; Sunbeam
Rhea		Girl	Flowing stream; Ground
Calvin		Boy	Bald
Armaan		Boy	Desire; Wish; Strong desire
Karter		Boy	Transporter of goods by carts; One who uses a cart
Dillon-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-Variations,-And-Popularity		Boy	A loyal or faithful one
Caspian		Boy	White; Caspian sea
Nolan		Boy	Champion; Famous; Loud; Descendant of Nuallán
Kristian-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Ultimate-Guide-In-2025		Boy	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
Maira		Girl	Gleam; Shine; Sparkle
Hayley		Girl	Hay clearing; Fence; Nook; Valley
Carys-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Variants:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Love; Beloved; Precious; Grace; Kindness
Miya		Girl	A beautiful temple; Shrine; Palace; Beauty; Fruit; To watch; To care for; Night; Wished for child
Isra		Unisex	Night journey

The top UK baby names in 2019 are names that most parents approved and loved. You can think about names you like, but if you are confused, this list can give you some idea of the names parents have been selecting for their children. You can go with the popular choices or choose the less popular ones. You may also take inspiration from the names and look for a name that will align with your dreams and aspirations for your child. Whatever you choose, remember it will always be unique for you and your child.

Infographic: Popular Boy Names In The UK That Mean Ruler

In the UK, boy names that mean ‘ruler’ are popular with parents as they hope their sons will grow up to be strong leaders. These names carry a sense of confidence and authority, which makes them so appealing to parents. The infographic below gives you a glimpse of the most popular boy names that mean ‘ruler’ in the UK.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team