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
Evelyne		Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Farrah		Girl	Happy feeling; Pleasant
Habiba		Girl	Beloved; Lover; Darling; Sweetheart
Ziyad		Boy	To increase; Growth; Abundance
Zaydan		Unisex	Growth; Increase
Younes		Unisex	Dove
Waleed		Boy	Newborn; Just born
Huzaifah		Boy	Sheep; Little sheep
Taran		Boy	Thunder; A raft; A boat; Crossing over
Sunny		Unisex	Sunshine; Cheerful temperament
Iestyn-Baby-Name:-All-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Just
Adonis-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Unisex	Lord; Master; Beautiful young man
Rumi		Girl	Fasten; Flow; Beauty
Riaan		Boy	Descendant of Rian; Little King; From Hadria
Razvan		Boy	To make happy; Satisfaction; Contentment
Oren		Boy	Pine tree; Ash tree
Bernard		Boy	Brave bear; Strong
Nehemiah-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Boy	God comforts; Yahweh comforts
Che-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity		Boy	Hey!; Wagon; Chariot; Guy
Marvin		Boy	Famous friend; Sea friend; Bone marrow; Eminent; Noble; Wish; Desire; Young goat or kid
Maciej		Boy	God's gift
Mac		Boy	Son of; Great; Horse; Border; Guard; Screen; Curtain
Darren		Boy	Great; Oaktree; One who is from Airelle
Denver-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	From Anvers; Green valley; Dane Ford
Leandro		Boy	Lion-like person
Kole-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	People's victory; Charcoal
Eddy		Boy	Rich protector; Rich guard
Kiran-Name-Meaning,-History-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Sunrays; Beam of light; Dust; Thread; Black; Dark; Dark-haired
Eliot		Boy	Yahweh is my God
Khaled		Boy	Eternal; To last forever
Elvis		Boy	All-wise; Sage; Friend; Wine; Elf
Enoch		Boy	Dedicated; Disciplined; Trained
Fahad		Boy	Panther
Kaiyan		Unisex	King; Foundation; Earth
Ryleigh-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-2025-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Rye clearing
Trixie		Girl	Voyager; Traveler
Oriana		Girl	Gold
Nyra		Girl	Wetland; Ionian; Plowed field
Nura		Girl	Light; Divine light
Nuala		Girl	White shoulder; Lamb; Born of the sea
Monica-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Advisor; Truth; Single; One; Counsel
Meryem-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Beloved; Wished for child; Sea of bitterness
Kimberly		Girl	Royal fortress meadow; Cyndeburg's field; War chief
Matilde		Girl	Mighty in battle
Mathilda		Girl	Mighty in battle; Warrior
Duaa		Girl	Prayer
Aayah		Girl	Evidence; Proof; Signs; Verse; Bird
Elana		Girl	Shining one; Bright light
Lowenna-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Numerology-&-More		Girl	Happiness; Bliss; Joy
Saira		Girl	A traveller
Emme		Girl	Whole; Great
Lidia-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	A person who is from Lydia
Ethel		Girl	Noble
Frederik		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Tobiasz		Boy	God is good
Shiv		Boy	Lord Shiva; Auspicious; Lucky
Ved		Boy	A sacred text in Hindu religion; Ancient scriptures; Leave; Farewell; Valedictory; Firewood
Sarim		Boy	Sharp sword; Brave; To cut; Courageous; He who is wise
Saleh		Boy	Virtuous
Harlee		Girl	Hare of the clearing; Farm of the rocks
Roy-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	King; Red
Yannis		Unisex	God is gracious
Patrik		Boy	A noble patrician
Haadi-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Guide; Leader
Zakariah-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	God remembers; God has remembered
Mihai		Boy	There's no one like the great God
Griffin		Boy	Lord; Prince
Maher		Boy	Skilled; Talented
Lionel		Boy	Young lion
Zian		Unisex	Adornment; Strength; Life; Holy fairy; First
Jowan		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh is merciful
Juan		Boy	God is gracious; God is merciful; Yahweh is gracious
Enes		Boy	Friendly
Finnian		Boy	Little fair one; Blessed white one
Junaid		Boy	Warrior; Army; Soldiers
Federico-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-3-Key-Insights		Boy	A ruler who rules in peace
Kitt		Boy	Bearer of the Christ; Each of the two; Pure
Emile		Boy	Rival; Eager; Emulating
Shreya-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Superior; Best
Sandra		Girl	Defender of the people; Protector of humanity
Elinor		Girl	The other Aenor
Elaina		Girl	Sun; Sunshine; Bright
Efa		Girl	To breathe; To live; Beauty
Madiha		Girl	One who is worthy of praise
Maliyah		Girl	Beloved; Love
Chaya		Girl	Life; Alive
Medina		Girl	A city of the Prophet
Merryn		Girl	Seaborn
Bluebell		Girl	Any flower from the genus Hyacinthoides
Mikayla		Girl	Who is like God
Avani-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	The good earth; Daughter of the earth
Vanesa		Girl	Butterfly; Goddess Phanessa; Venus, the Goddess of love
Anne		Girl	Grace; Favor; Eagle
Jorja		Girl	Farmer
Arisha		Girl	Peaceful; Lion
Avaani		Girl	Earthly; From the Earth
Naila		Girl	Attainer; Successful one
Miruna:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Peace; To wonder; Astound
Aadhya		Girl	Original power; First creator; Unequaled; Perfect; Epithet for Goddess Durga
Azalea		Girl	Dry

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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