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
Dan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	God is my judge; A Dane; Valley
Maksim		Boy	The greatest
Timur-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Iron; Strong
Markus		Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Colton		Boy	From a coal town
Taylan		Boy	Tall
Ekam		Unisex	Solitary; Unity; Supreme oneness
Cash-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Money; Money box
Sol		Boy	Peace; Sun
Abdur		Boy	Servant of the powerful
Shah-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Monarch; King; Sovereign of Iran; Gentleman; Merchant
Affan		Boy	Chaste; Modest; Pure
Kajus		Boy	To rejoice; Delight
Izaan		Boy	Acceptance; Obedience
Saint		Boy	Holy; Saintly
Sahil:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-A-Baby-Name-Guide		Boy	A shore; A coastline
Reyan		Unisex	Fame; Basil
Arin		Boy	Mountain of strength; Exalted; Ireland; Purified; Dignified
Reegan		Boy	A little king; King's child
Kayan		Boy	King; Leader; High status
Paddy		Boy	Nobleman; Head; Skull
Percival-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Pierce the valley; Hard spears
Everley		Girl	Boar meadow; Boar clearing
Roxy		Girl	Dawn; Brilliant; Bright star; Bright face
Kayleigh		Girl	Fair; Pure; Keeper of the keys
Reina		Girl	Queen; Clean; Pure; Wise
Rayna		Girl	Queen; Happy; Willing; Clean; Pure
Alaia		Girl	Joyful; Happy; Lofty
Tegan		Unisex	Darling; Beautiful; Poet
Teodora		Girl	God's gift
Amanah		Unisex	Safety; Loyal; Trustworthy
Zarah		Girl	Shining; Brilliant; Bright; Dawning; Shining; A speck
Niya		Girl	To passover; Bright; Purpose; Of Sidon
Neriah		Girl	Lamp of Yahweh; Lord is my light
Lowri		Girl	Laurel
Lillia		Girl	My god is an oath; Lily flower
Enid-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Spirit; Soul; Life
Dalia		Girl	Dahlia flower; Valley flower; Flowering branch
Marwah		Girl	Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; A hill near Mecca
Tanisha		Unisex	Ambition
Darwin		Boy	Dear friend
Tyson-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	High spirited; Firebrand; Son of Tyson
Jameson		Boy	Son of James; Supplanter
Alya		Girl	Sky; Heaven; Loftiness; To ascend
Luella-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Famous warrior
Lilliana		Girl	Lily; Purity; My god is an oath
Jamila		Girl	Beautiful
Jad		Boy	Serious; Generosity; Gift; Benevolent; Root
Zahraa		Girl	Brightness; Brilliance; Light
Kaira		Girl	Alluring; Delightful; Beloved; Dark
Sydney		Unisex	Saint Denis
Chance		Boy	The one who has good fortune; Lucky
Cezar		Boy	Hairy
Sufyan		Boy	Wool; Pure; Clean; Slim; Thin
Abdullahi		Boy	Servant of Allah
Malika		Girl	Queen
Abubakar		Boy	Father of young camel
Abubakr		Boy	Father of young camel
Aditya		Boy	Lord of the sun; Sun; Belonging to Aditi; Son of Aditi
Esmeralda		Girl	Emerald
Kaiser		Boy	Emperor; Hairy
Farhan-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity		Boy	A happy and merry man
Buster		Boy	Tough guy; Pockmark; Boil
Jemimah		Unisex	Dove; Little dove; Like the day; Bright as day
Claire		Girl	Clear; Bright; Famous
Cienna		Girl	From the city of Siena; Orange-reddish color
Mariya		Girl	Greatly loved; Sea of bitterness
Irina		Girl	Peace
Marni		Girl	Of the sea; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Rejoice
Iwan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	God is gracious
Alexis		Girl	Defender; Helper
Rudra-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Born of Lord Brahma's fury; Dreadful; Formidable; Howling; Roaring; Lord Shiva
Aman-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History-&-Cultural-Significance		Unisex	Peace; Calm; Feeling of security; Trust; Safety; Handsome; Healthy and strong
Zidane		Boy	Abundance; Growth; Increase
Aura		Girl	Breeze; Soft wind; Golden
Donnie		Girl	Ruler of the world; Chieftain; Brown-haired
Bjorn		Boy	Bear
Momina		Unisex	Believer
Miyah		Girl	Good mother; Foster mother; Dame; Illusion; Magic; Water; Mine
Caroline-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Man; Independent woman
Bleu		Boy	The color blue
Carolina		Girl	Freeholder; Free woman
Amin-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Girl	Truthful
Saara		Girl	A noblewoman; A princess
Karl		Boy	Freeman; Manly; Army; Warrior
Jibreel		Boy	God is my strong man
Elsi-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	My God is an oath
Marcelina		Girl	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war
Estera		Girl	Star; Evening star
Angelica		Girl	Messenger of God; Angelic
Raina		Girl	Queen; Night; Pure; Advice
Giovanna		Girl	God is gracious
Cassandra		Girl	Name of a prophetess; To excel; To shine
Rebekah		Girl	To tie; Join; Snare
Mimi-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-and-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Beloved; Loveliness; Sea of bitterness
Pandora-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-7-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	All gifts
Bea-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Blessed; Happy; Voyager
Esha-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Pleasure; Desire; Purity; Wish
Jagoda		Girl	Strawberry; Berry
Noemi		Girl	Pleasantness; Delight

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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