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
Inigo-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	My little; Fire
Indy		Unisex	River; Land of the Indians
Harun		Boy	Lofty; Exalted
Aaila		Girl	Family; Halo of the moon; Moon-like; Beautiful
Abeeha		Girl	Her father
Seraphina		Girl	Burning ones; Fiery ones; An order of angels, each with six wings
Adelyn-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Variations		Girl	Noble
Suri		Girl	Princess; Red rose; Noblewoman; Sage; Sun
Tina		Girl	Christian; River
Amaal		Girl	Hopes; Aspirations
Yana		Unisex	God is gracious; Doer of good deeds
Paulina		Girl	Small; Humble
Ania		Girl	Graceful young girl; Favor; Merciful
Noura		Girl	Light; Bloom; Blossom;
Nirvana-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Ultimate bliss; Liberated; Salvation; Extinguished; Blown out
Arina		Girl	Peace; From Hadria; Gold; Radiant one
Bryony-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Girl	To swell
Cassia		Girl	Empty; Vain; Pure; Cinnamon
Celia		Girl	The one from the heaven
Maizie-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origins-&-Popularity		Girl	Pearl
Maheen		Girl	Earth-ruler; King; Prince
Dominika:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-29-Unique-Name-Insights		Girl	Belonging to the Lord
Luiza-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Spanish name for maiden in war
Kylie		Girl	Boomerang; Narrows; Channel; Strait
Krystal		Girl	Clear; Colorless glass; Ice; Follower of the Christ
Klaudia-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Crippled; Lame
Hayat		Boy	Life; To live
Hetty		Girl	Home ruler; God makes happy; Star
Jaya		Girl	One who is victorious; Winner; One who is blessed with success
Abby		Girl	My father's joy; My father is cheerful; He rejoices
Sarai-Name-Meaning:-Key-Insights-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Princess
Seerat		Girl	One with inner beauty; Fame; Path; Way; Conduct; Wisdom
Rebeka		Girl	To tie; To bind; To join
Alaa		Boy	Greatness; Elevation; Highness; Blessings; Favor
Zunaira		Girl	Moonlight; Shine of the moon
Noelle-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Christmas; Birthday
Aryana		Girl	Most holy; Pure one; Very sacred
Avaya		Boy	Life
Naia		Girl	Wave; Sea foam; Aspiration; Wish; Desire; Dolphin; To flow
Misha		Unisex	Who is like God; Smile
Mercy		Girl	Compassion; Reward
Carly		Girl	Free man; Army
Mariyam		Girl	Beloved; Rebellious; Bitter
Mari		Girl	Donation; Mother; Genuine; Village; Reason; Logi
Manahil		Girl	A girl who is like a spring of fresh water
Madelyn-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-to-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower
Effy-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	To use words of good omen; Fruitful; Fruitful place
Lorna-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Expert-Insights		Girl	From the name of a place in Scotland; The forsaken one
Hibba		Girl	Gift
Kallie		Girl	Man; Army; Most beautiful
Kalina		Girl	Flower; Viburnum tree
Kady		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name; Torture
Jayda		Girl	Precious stone Jade; Stone of the flank; He knows; Wise; Gift
Jazmine-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variations		Unisex	Fragrant jasmine flower; Gift from God
Jaydon-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	God will judge; Thankful
Acer		Boy	Happy; Blessed
Adriel		Boy	Flock of God
Ailbe		Boy	Celtic: White; A variant of the name Ailbhe
Alberto		Boy	Noble; Bright; Famous
Aleem		Boy	Knowledge; Learned; Expert
Aleks-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Defender of men
Angel-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	A messenger
Apollo-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Greek Sun God; Strength; Father lion; Father light
Aryaan		Boy	Noble; Illustrious; Honorable; Educated
Baxter		Boy	A baker
Cayson		Boy	Enclosure; Settlement
Cobi-Name-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Meaning		Unisex	Supplanter; He who replaces; Holder of the heel
Damir-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Peace giver; Steel; Iron; Conscience
Diyan		Boy	Divine light; To do; Action
Duke-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Leader
Duncan-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brown battle
Franklyn-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Freeman
Gabriele		Boy	God is my strong man; Messenger of God
Gilbert-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Bright pledge
Grey		Boy	Gray-haired; Pleasing; Welcome; Brindled coloration
Hashir		Boy	Collector; One who assembles
Keyan		Boy	King; Ancient
Zacharias		Boy	God remembers
Zachery-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Yahweh remembers
Obi		Boy	Heart; Yahweh's servant; Worshiper of Yahweh
Ozan		Boy	A bard
Rajveer		Boy	Brave king; The hero of the land; Kingdom's hero
Yehuda		Boy	Praise
Massimo		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Paramount; Maximum; Highest
Ricky-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Brave ruler; Famous ruler; Peaceful ruler; Ruler of the people; Home ruler; Nobleman
Marlo		Boy	Remnants of a lake;Seahill front; Drop of the sea; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love;
Jerry		Boy	God will exalt; Sacred name; Power of the spear
Ionut		Boy	Romanian form of John; God Is gracious
Sacha		Unisex	Defender; Helper of humankind; Defending men
Lyndon-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Trends		Boy	From the linden tree hill
Wali-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-History,-Pronunciation		Unisex	Protector; Helper; Friend
Subhaan		Boy	Exalted; Praise; Glory
Holden		Boy	Hollow valley
Theon		Boy	To shine
Luan		Girl	Lion
Leland		Boy	Fallow land
Kodie-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Descendant of the helpful one; Son of Odo; Helpful
Lockie		Boy	Vikings; Scandinavian; Land of the lakes
Ishan-Name:-Meaning,-History,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Master; Lord; Shiva
Tyrese		Boy	Gift of Gods

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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