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
Sabina		Girl	A Sabine
Jayla		Unisex	God will protect; Victory
Elowyn		Unisex	Elm tree
Sakina		Girl	Calmness; Peace
Lulu		Girl	Pearl; Famous warrior; Light; Precious; Peaceful
Jenny		Unisex	White phantom; White ghost; White enchantress
Sama		Girl	Sky
Janelle		Girl	God is gracious
Jane		Girl	God is gracious
Maleeha		Girl	Woman with a happy, glowing face; Well-spoken; Beautiful Strong; Brownish color; Clever
Hadassah-Name-Meaning-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Myrtle tree
Cristina		Girl	Christian; Followers of Christ; To Anoint
Coral-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Underwater limestone skeleton; Precious gemstone made by polishing coral
Mariyah		Girl	The beloved one; Drop of the sea; Bitter
Hajrah		Girl	The wife of Prophet Ibrahim
Riva		Girl	To join; To tie; To snare
Brielle-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	God is my strength
Jada		Girl	Gift; Precious stone; Jade; He knows
Bessie		Girl	My God is an oath
Sianna		Girl	God is gracious
Agata		Girl	Good; Agate
Niyah		Unisex	Mourning; Purpose; Aim; Intention
Anisha		Girl	Sleepless; Nightless
Anisa		Girl	A friendly companion; Like love
Nuha		Girl	Mind; Wisdom; Intelligence
Rayah		Girl	Queen; Happy; Willing; Friend; Companion
Tala		Boy	Gold; Star; Birth; Story
Ammara		Girl	One who builds; One who lives a long life; Thrive; Grace; Immortal
Alessandra-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Defender of mankind
Raeya		Girl	Singer; Ray of sunshine; Queen; Happy; Friend; Perfume
Arnav		Boy	Ocean; Sea
Edan		Boy	Era; Fire
Knox-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-&-Popularity-In-2025:-Key-Insights		Boy	Round hill; A hillock; Hump
Ebrahim		Boy	Father of many
Dragos		Boy	Precious; Peace; World
Krystian		Girl	Krysian means He Who belongs to Christian Faith
Kilian		Boy	Little church; War; Strife; Bright-headed; Little warrior; Monk's cell
Dev		Unisex	God; Bee; Calf; Dark little one
Lyle		Boy	Island; One from the island
Manraj		Boy	Ruler of the heart
Conan		Boy	Little wolf; Little hound
Kaylum-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Dove
Everett-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Brave boar
Neel		Boy	River; Blue; Cloud; Horn; Champion
Hezekiah-Name-Meaning-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	God strengthens; Yahweh strengthens
Azariah		Girl	God helps; Yahweh has helped
Kaan		Boy	King; Ruler
Ashwin		Boy	Possessed of horses; A cavalier; Light
Florian-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Blond; Flowering
Ridwan		Boy	Grace; Pleasure; Satisfaction
Angad		Boy	Of my own body; An ornament; Son of Vali
Jethro		Boy	Eminent; Excellence; Abundance
Ruan		Boy	Sandalwood; Red; Ascending; Tall
Jayan		Girl	Winner; Victorious
Georgi:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Aled		Boy	Child
Salvador		Boy	Savior
Sheikh		Boy	Elder; Tribe's leader; Islamic scholar
Jacques		Boy	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Tyrell		Unisex	To pull
Uthman		Boy	Baby bustard
Zephyr		Boy	West wind; Greek god of the west wind
Iosua		Boy	A variant form of Joshua; Yahweh is salvation
Zechariah		Boy	The Lord has remembered
Areeba		Girl	Brilliant; Intelligent; Sharp; Witty; Smart
Aneira		Girl	Very snowy; Honor; Dignity; Esteem; Latin
Bronte		Girl	Generous; Kind; Thunder
Aima		Unisex	Fetches it; Whole; Generous amount; Beloved
Aaliya		Girl	Exalted; Sublime; Lofty; Highborn; Ascending
Ayanna-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Flower; Silent
Carina		Girl	Beloved; Pure; Each of the two
Avni		Girl	Earth; Help
Adela		Girl	Noble; Gentle; Serene
Cece		Girl	Blind
Ruhi		Girl	Ascending; Mounting; Spiritual; Soulful
Veronika		Girl	She who brings victory; True image
Nayla		Girl	Attainer; I love you
Marianna		Girl	Sea; Grace
Aubrie-Name-Meaning-And-Origin-In-2025:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Elf ruler; God is my strength
Hadia		Girl	Leader; Guide
Sinead		Girl	God is gracious; God gratified
Navya		Girl	To be praised, laudable
Markas		Boy	Male
Ambrose		Boy	Immortal; Divine
Augustus		Boy	Exalted; Venerable; Majestic
Pranav-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Phonic sound for sacred syllable Om
Raffaele		Girl	God has healed
Shivansh:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide-With-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	A part of Lord Shiva
Mehdi-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-And-Variations		Boy	The guided one
Clement		Boy	Gentle; Merciful; Warm-hearted
Russell		Boy	A little red one; Red-haired
Raihan		Boy	Pleasant smell; Basil
Mattias		Boy	God's gift
Ralf		Boy	Wolf counsel; Advice
Antoine		Boy	Flower; Praiseworthy; Prosperous
Aveer		Boy	Brave; Powerful; One who fights for peace
Sammy		Boy	God has heard; Name of God; Flower
Kenneth		Boy	Handsome; Comely; Respect
Woodrow		Boy	Row of houses by the wood
Riyad		Boy	Land with beautiful grass and flowers; Meadows; Gardens

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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