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
Cai-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	People's victory; Hard spear; Horn; To rejoice
Caelan		Boy	Slender; Victorious
Kyan		Boy	Ancient; Enduring
Kate-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Pure; Clear
Ziggy		Boy	Victory; Peace; Yahweh remembers
Hettie-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Home ruler; Enclosure; Lord of the manor; Star
Rosemary-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-in-2025-Guide		Girl	Rose; Dew of the sea; Famous type
Mahnoor		Girl	Light of the moon
Haroon		Boy	High mountain; Exalted
Orlaith		Girl	Golden princess
Ria		Girl	To flow; Ground; Love; Beloved; Crimson pear; Joyful; Sweet; Free
Khalil		Boy	Friend; Companion; Trustworthy
Deniz		Unisex	Sea
Deen		Boy	A certain way of life; Faith
Alessandro		Boy	Defender of mankind
Rueben		Boy	Behold, a son
Amanda		Girl	One who is worthy of love and respect; Loved by others
Winifred		Girl	Friend of peace; Blessed reconcile
Saffron		Girl	A yellow flower; Gold leaves
Melanie		Girl	Black; Dark; Dark-skinned
Alivia		Girl	Olive tree; Descendant of the ancestor
Alisa		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility; Great happiness
Tiffany-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Manifestation of the God
Thalia-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	To flourish; To blossom
Riya-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Your-Baby		Girl	Singer; Beloved
Adelaide		Girl	Noble natured; Noble; Kind
Kaden		Boy	Fighter; Battler
Ismael-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	God hears
Omer		Boy	Populous; Flourishing; Sheaf of wheat
Caspar		Boy	Treasurer
Kody-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Descendant of the helpful one; Son of Odo; Helpful
Kamil		Boy	Perfect; He who is perfect; A youth employed in religious services
Maverick-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Expert-Guide		Boy	Independent person who avoids conformity
Judah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Praise; To be praised; Thanksgiving
Rayaan		Unisex	Watered; Luxuriant; Heaven's flower
Reagan		Boy	Little king
Rehan		Boy	Basil
Ishaan-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Lord; Guardian of the north-east direction; Lord Shiva
Vihaan-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Dawn; Morning
Bethan		Girl	My God is an oath
Poppie		Girl	Poppy flower
Salma		Girl	Safe; Peaceful
Jenna		Girl	White phantom; Fair lady; Supernatural; God is merciful; God is Gracious
Christina-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Anointed; Follower of Jesus Christ
Sylvia-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-5-Essential-Facts		Girl	A lady of the woods or forest
Kye		Boy	Ocean; To rejoice; Triumph; Victory
Talha		Boy	Fruit-bearing tree
King		Boy	Monarch; Ruler
Matas		Boy	God's gift
Arjan		Boy	From Hadria; Procuring; Earning; Acquiring; Gaining; Golden life
Hubert		Boy	Bright heart; Mind-bright; Shining intellect
Shane		Unisex	God is gracious
Seb		Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; God of the earth
Amos		Boy	Carried by God; Love; Affection; Friend
Keyaan		Boy	Essence; Being; King; Leader; High status
Kornelia		Girl	Horn
Antonina		Girl	Priceless
Aaira		Girl	Respectable; Noble; Honorable
Mae-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Mythology,-And-Popularity-Insights		Girl	A bitter pearl; The month of May; Mother; Lovable
Elara		Girl	Spear-shaft; Hazelnut; Ruler of all
Celine		Girl	Heavenly
Elora		Boy	God is my light; Sun ray
Coco		Girl	Chocolate bean; Palm tree; Help
Marcie		Girl	Dedicated to Mars; War-like; Male
Dorian		Boy	Gift; Of Doris; Child of the sea
Ayyub-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Repent; To return to God
Ishaq		Boy	To laugh
Imran		Boy	Exalted nation
Zaid-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Increase; Growth
Edmund-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Variations		Boy	Rich protection
Ferne		Girl	Name of a plant
Nusaybah		Girl	One with a good lineage; Nurturing
Deborah		Girl	Bee
Neave		Unisex	Bright
Juliette-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Youthful; Jove's child; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Rumaysa-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Astrology-&-More		Girl	Bold; Star
Sana-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Brilliance; Radiance; Splendor; Praise; Gauze; Thread; Summer
Sulayman		Boy	A prophet's name; Solomon
Eisa-Name-Meaning-Complete-Guide:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Glowing embers; Yahweh is salvation; God is salvation
Guy-Name-Meaning-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know-For-2025		Boy	Wood; Valley
Tudor		Boy	Ruler of the people; Gift of god
Lee-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Clearing; Meadow
Emir-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Prince; Commander; Immortal
Neo		Unisex	New; Gift; Peak of love
Sabrina-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide-For-Parents		Girl	Patient; Persevering; From the river Severn
Dotty		Girl	God's gift
Helen-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Trends		Girl	Warm; Moon; To shine; Light; Sun
Melisa		Girl	Honeybee
Siyana		Girl	Glow; Shine; Light; Silver
Allegra		Girl	Joy; Delight; Lively
Abbie		Girl	May father is joy; He rejoices; My father is light
Elif		Girl	One with a slender body; Shaped like an elif
Jaxx		Unisex	Son of Jack
Hadi-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	Leader; Guide
Jai		Boy	Victory; Supplanter; Healer
Mikael		Boy	Who is like God
Ivor		Boy	Bow of the warrior; Yew tree army
Giovanni-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Baby-Boy-Names		Boy	God is gracious
Usman		Boy	Baby bustard; Wise; Most powerful
Orlando		Boy	Famous in the land

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