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
Malia		Girl	Bitter; Star of the sea; A wished for child
Dominykas		Boy	One who belongs to the Lord
Danyal-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	God is my judge
Fynn		Boy	Fair; Blessed; Person from Finland
Bryn		Girl	Hill; Mound; Meadow bridge
Jeevan		Boy	Life; Bringer of life
Tomasz		Boy	A twin; One of the two born children
Olaf		Boy	Ancestor's descendant; Grandfather
Aras		Boy	Eagle; Equal; Balanced
Wren		Girl	Small, singing bird
Marc		Boy	Warlike; Roman god Mars; Male
Huey-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Mind; Thought; Spirit
Elyas-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lord is my God
Cassian-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Hollow; Empty
Michalina		Girl	Who is like God?
Alaina		Girl	Little rock; Handsome; Torch; Shining light; Moon
Honor-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Honour; Esteem; Dignity
Eilidh-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-Essential-Guide		Girl	Torch or corposant; Moon; Radiant one
Zoha		Boy	Light
Daisie		Girl	Day's eye
Amalie-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Hardworking; Industrious; Laborious; Brave
Samara		Girl	Guardian; Protected by God; Companion in night conversation
Isha-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Master; Lord
Cataleya		Girl	Orchid
Ayva		Girl	To breathe; To live
Esmay		Boy	Esteemed; Loved
Adelina		Girl	Noble; Nobility
Prisha		Girl	To sprinkle; Weary
Emilija		Girl	Rival
Salahuddin		Boy	Righteousness of religion
Phillip-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Variations:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Horse lover
Mateusz		Boy	Gift of Yahweh
Kylian-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Church; Narrows; Channel; Strait
Viaan		Boy	Full of life and energy
Hakeem		Boy	Wise; Ruler
Raiden		Boy	Thunder; Lightning; God spirit
Ren-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Lotus; Romantic love; From Laurentum; Compassion
Sebastien		Boy	From Sebaste; Venerable; Exalted
Uzair		Boy	Help; Yahweh has helped; God has helped; Strength
Reyansh-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	First ray of the morning sun; Part of a stream; A name of Lord Vishnu
Anton		Boy	Praiseworthy
Yuvan		Boy	Youthful; God is gracious
Rishi-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Complete-Guide		Boy	Sage; Poet; To see; Saint; Priest; Wise; Pious; Ascetic
Borys		Boy	One who is a short snow lepard
Gaia		Girl	Earth
Zaina		Girl	Beauty; Grace
Zaynah-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Beauty; Grace
Zunairah-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Moonlight; Shine of the moon
Anaiya		Girl	Look up to God
Roxanne		Girl	Bright star; Bright face; Sun; Sunlight; Sun god; Day
Aylin		Girl	Moon halo; The one that belongs to the moon
Lilianna		Girl	Lily; Purity; Innocence
Nella		Girl	Torch; Moon; Highly praiseworthy; Shining one
Ashleigh		Girl	Ash tree clearing; Of the Ash tree meadow; Dweller near the Ash tree meadow
Nicola		Girl	Victory of the people
Tamara-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Date palm tree; One who loves the land
Florrie		Girl	Prosperous; Flourishing; Flower
Hailey-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Meadow of hay; Hay clearing
Hoorain		Unisex	Beautiful angel
Marie-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; Star of the sea
Elouise		Girl	Healthy; Wide; Whole; Sun
Dana		Girl	God is my judge; God given; Wise; Pearl; Brave; Wise; Arbiter; Valley of meadow
Shiloh-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Tranquil; Abundance; His gift
Conrad-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brave counsel
Cory-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	In a cauldron; In a hollow; Maiden
Eddison		Boy	Son of Eda; Son of Adam
Saad-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Variants,-And-Popularity		Boy	Fortune; Good luck; Happiness
Moise		Boy	Son; Deliver; Drew out; Drawn out of water
Zayden		Boy	God; Divinity; Growth
Ariyan		Boy	Noble; Aryan
Tony-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Priceless; Flourishing
Aneurin		Boy	Honour; Esteem; Dignity
Lewie		Boy	Famous in battle
Shea		Unisex	Admirable; Fine; Good; Learned; Favorable; Hawk-like; Fairy palace
Avi		Boy	Father; My God; Sun; Air
Noa		Unisex	Movement; Motion
Rodrigo		Boy	Famous ruler
Bogdan		Boy	Given by God
Aden		Boy	Little fire; Son of red earth; Formed of Earth; Pleasure; Delight
Essa		Unisex	Star; Yahweh is salvation; Myrtle
August-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Respected; Esteemed; Venerable; Exalted
Jannah		Girl	Garden; Paradise; Heaven; God is gracious
Baby-Name-Eleri:-25-Fascinating-Insights-And-Fun-Details		Girl	Torch; Shining light; My God is an oath; Each of two; Torch; Pure
Jocelyn		Girl	Member of a Gauts tribe; Joyful
Elisabeth		Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise
Sumaya		Girl	She who is high above
Aasiyah		Girl	Resurrection; Asia; East; Distressed; Bereaved
Beth-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations,-And-Popularity-Insights		Girl	My God is an oath; House of figs
Persephone		Girl	To destroy; To kill
Hajra		Girl	Flight
Naya		Girl	Aim; Purpose
Everleigh		Girl	Boar meadow; Boar clearing
Farah		Girl	Happiness
Ingrid		Girl	Beautiful goddess of fertility; Godlike beauty
Inara		Unisex	Illumination; Ray of light; Heaven sent
Trinity-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	The holy triad
Zimal		Girl	Robe; Garment; Preparation for a journey
Chris		Boy	Follower of Christ; Bearer of Christ
Eoin		Boy	God is gracious; Young; God's gift
Alessio		Boy	Defender or helper of the people

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.

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