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
Charley		Unisex	Free man; Army
Mickey		Boy	Who is like God
Aydan		Boy	One who is born out of fire; The Sun God; From the moon
Mert		Boy	Manly or man; Brave
Menachem		Boy	Comforter
Christos		Boy	Anointed; Good; Useful
Aamir		Boy	Prosperous; Substantial; Commander
Jaiveer		Boy	One who is victorious
Aveer		Boy	Brave; Powerful; One who fights for peace
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
Raihan		Boy	Pleasant smell; Basil
Mattias		Boy	God's gift
Ralf		Boy	Wolf counsel; Advice
Marwan		Boy	Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; Strong lion; Leader
Marlow		Boy	Remnants of a lake; Driftwood
Markas		Boy	Male
Sawyer		Unisex	Who saws wood
Luther-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Essential-Guide		Boy	Army of the people
Husnain		Boy	Handsome and elegant; Pure in the eyes
Sammy		Boy	God has heard; Name of God; Flower
Antoine		Boy	Flower; Praiseworthy; Prosperous
Georgios		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Riyad		Boy	Land with beautiful grass and flowers; Meadows; Gardens
Kenneth		Boy	Handsome; Comely; Respect
Woodrow		Boy	Row of houses by the wood
Kerem		Girl	Generous; Noble; Vineyard
Russell		Boy	A little red one; Red-haired
Ambrose		Boy	Immortal; Divine
Hadiyah		Girl	Guide to righteousness; Gift from Allah; Blessing of God; Offered by Allah
Clover		Girl	Meadow flower; Wild flower
Mariana		Girl	Star of the sea; Grace
Marla		Girl	Of Magdala; Beloved; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Manal		Girl	One who achieved great
Deanna		Girl	Valley; Chief; Goddess-like
Halimah		Girl	Forbearing; Gentle; Mild-mannered
Denisa		Girl	Alternate name of Dionysius; Of Zeus
Melia		Girl	Ash tree; Honey
Kendra		Girl	Knowing; Handsome; Respect; Old power; Bold power; Chief hero
Joanne		Girl	God is gracious; He will add
Shayla-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Blind; Grey-eyed; Prayed for; From the fairy palace; Honest; Sincere
Shifa-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Sweet; Healing; Root of water-lily; Fibrous root; Mother
Milla		Girl	Devoted; Young religious attendant
Samaira		Girl	Companion in evening talk; Enchanting
Ayrah		Unisex	Respectable; Intelligence; Happiness; Honorable; Awe-inspiring; Vision-filled
Kaylee-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Laurel; Crown
Aviana		Girl	Family; Bird; To breathe
Lucja		Girl	Name describing light
Lucille		Girl	Light; To shine
Avayah		Unisex	To breathe; To live; Heaven
Naira		Girl	Bright; Luminous; Brilliant; Eye; Early; One having big eyes; Black or dark
Avah-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	To breathe; Life; Sound; Water; Bird
Reva		Girl	One who moves
Asya		Girl	Resurrection; Defending men; Asia; East
Tasnim		Unisex	The fountain of paradise
Aniela-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity		Girl	Messenger of God; Angel; God is my grace
Rozalia-Name-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Rose; Pretty Rose; Beautiful rose
Sumayya		Girl	High above
Aanya		Girl	Compassion; God's favor; Inexhuastible; Gracious; Strength; Power
Kamila		Girl	Perfect; Young ceremonial attendant
Anam		Boy	God's blessing; Gift of god; Blessed
Nimrat		Girl	The one who carries God's message; Humble
Larisa		Girl	Citadel; Joyful; A toponymic Greek name
Rosina		Girl	Rose; Fame
Ailsa		Girl	Hailing from Ailsa Craig; Elf victory
Teresa		Girl	Harvester
Ozzie		Boy	Mighty God; Warrior of God
Rowen		Unisex	Little red one; Red-haired one
Zavian		Boy	New house; Bright; Shining; Radiant
Aslan		Boy	Lion
Eymen-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	More fortunate; Lucky; Blessed; Righteous; Right-handed
Fintan		Boy	White fire; White ancient
Kamal		Boy	Lotus; Beauty; Perfection
Abdallah		Boy	Servant of God; Servant of Allah
Siddharth-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Successful; Prosperous; One who has accomplished a goal or objective; Lord Shiva; White mustard; Fig tree
Pierre-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-&-Nicknames		Boy	One who is tough as a rock
Sion-Baby-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-2025-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Holy sanctuary
Pawel		Boy	One who is humble and small
Aadil		Boy	Righteous; Honest; Fair; High in moral and virtue; Sanctimonious
Zidaan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	To increase; To grow
Musab		Boy	Hard to be defeated; Brave
Elian		Unisex	My God is Yahweh; My God is an oath; God is my strength; Light
Kohen-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-2025-Popularity-Trends		Boy	Priest
Kush		Boy	Sacred grass
Henrik-Name-Meaning-&-Origins:-A-Comprehensive-2025-Guide		Boy	Lord of the house; Estate ruler 80
Kolby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Coal town; Dark town
Nyle		Boy	Champion or hero; Fury or passion; Cloud
Moishe		Boy	Drew out; Savior; To pull out of water
Kurt		Boy	Brave counsel
Nikolai		Boy	Victory; People
Torben		Boy	Thor's bear; Thunder bear
Kurtis		Boy	Courteous; Polite
Cayde-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Round; Battle
Kash-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Your-Complete-Guide		Boy	Box-maker; Wealth
Murtaza		Boy	Attainer of the pleasure of God; Chosen one
Kaine		Boy	Spear; Battle; Acquired

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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