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
Andra		Girl	Defender of people; Manly; Masculine
Sian		Girl	God's gracious gift
Arfa		Unisex	High
Mylee		Unisex	Gracious; Dear; Soldier
Hibah		Girl	Gift
Aroush		Girl	Radiant; Brilliant; Dazzling; Peace; Calm; Good-tempered; Dawn
Danish		Boy	Learning; Knowledge
Tyrone		Boy	Land of Eoghan
Ediz		Boy	High
Hadleigh		Girl	From the heather meadow; Field of heather
Konstantin		Boy	Constant; Steadfast; Firm
Krishna:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History---Complete-Guide		Boy	Dark or black; All-attractive
Gwilym		Boy	Will helmet
Howard		Boy	High defender; Chief guardian; Heart-brave
Dimitri		Boy	Earth lover; Follower of Demeter
Taliesin		Boy	Shining brow; Wisdom
Landon-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Long hill
Dhyan		Boy	Meditation; Concentration; Reflection; Introspection
Ehsan		Boy	Powerful; Kindness; Graciousness; Generosity; Charity
Leif-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Boy	A descendant; Heir
Gurfateh		Boy	Victory of the Guru
Ziyaan		Boy	Adornment; Purple jewel
Jadon-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origins-&-Popularity		Boy	Thankful; God has heard; He will judge
Sufyaan		Boy	Wool; Pure; Clean; Thin; Slim
Jagger		Boy	Carter; Peddler
Ludo-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Famous warrior; Famous wolf
Shivam-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lord Shiva; Kindly
Ahmet		Boy	Greatly praised; Highly commendable
Ahnaf		Boy	Straight path; Upright; One of the narrators of Hadith; Club footed
Darian		Boy	Possessing goodness
Samar		Girl	Evening conversations; Fruit; Profit; Battle; War
Khalifa-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-Popularity-Insights		Boy	Successor; Ruler; Leader; Caliphs who succeeded Prophet Muhammad
Khaleel-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Friend
Said-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Happy; Lucky
Humza-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Steadfast; Strong
Harlem		Boy	A vibrant neighborhood in New York city; Home on a forested dune
Maahir-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	A skilled person; Someone who is an expert
Maaz		Boy	One who seeks or gives shelter
Gary-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	Enclosure; Spearman; Watchful
Keon		Girl	King; Ancient; God is gracious; Son of Eoghan; Son of John; Strong; Respect
Yakub		Boy	God will protect; Supplanter
Nana-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Expert-Insights		Unisex	Fresh or green vegetables; Father; Grandpa; A title of a monarch
Rosco		Boy	Forest of the roebuck; Deer forest; Doe wood
Mack-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Son; Great
Andrea		Girl	Strong; Manly
Mahmoud		Boy	One who is praised; Commendable; Worthy of reverence
Maleek		Boy	Sovereign
Harlo-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Rock; Heap of stones
Yasser-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	To be rich; To become easy
Reyaan		Unisex	Little king; Young king; Watered; Plentiful; Heaven's gate
Marek-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Variants-&-Popularity		Boy	Warlike; Dedicated to Mars; Rebellious; Sea of bitterness
Keir-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Dark; Thicket
Jonny		Boy	God is gracious
Constantin		Boy	Steadfast; Reliable and trustworthy
Ares		Boy	Bane; Ruin; Throng of battle
Zakai		Boy	Pure; Clear; Spotless; Free from blemishes
Rayhaan-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know-For-2025		Boy	A sweet-smelling flower that brings comfort
Rajan		Boy	King; Ruler; Monarch
Zeke:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Boy	God strengthens; To strengthen
Yohan		Boy	God is gracious; Shine; Sparkle; Sunlight
Clarke		Boy	Clerk; Priest; Scribe
Kanan		Unisex	Grove; Forest
Meer		Boy	Mayor; Leader; Elite; King; Chief
Enrico		Boy	Home ruler
Bligh		Boy	To gaze; Descendant of Blighe; Wolf; Joyous
Kaius		Boy	To rejoice
Raffi		Boy	God heals; Noble; Exalter
Quentin		Boy	Fifth
Atharv-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Calm and composed; Serene; Peaceful; Stable; Knowledgeable
Carwyn		Boy	A blessed love; White
Merlin		Girl	Sea; Hill fort
Chayse-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Boy	Hunt; Chase
Ayomide		Unisex	My joy has arrived
Mihail		Boy	Who is like God
Chace		Boy	Class; Hunt
Mikel		Boy	Who is like God
Errol		Boy	Warrior; Nobleman
Obie		Boy	God's servant; Worshipping; Elf ruler
Bennett		Girl	Blessed
Manuela-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	God is with us
Tamsin		Girl	Twin
Manon		Girl	Beloved; Wished for child
Mariama		Girl	Beloved; Wished for a child
Alison		Girl	Noble kind or type
Cherry		Girl	Cherry fruit; Darling; Dear
Sanaa		Girl	Brilliance; Radiance; Splendour; Work of art; Shining light
Falak-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Panel; Board; Canvas; Sky; Heaven; Slab; Face
Anaiyah		Girl	Caring; Compassionate
Louella		Girl	Famous warrior
Salwa-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Comfort; Solace
Mayra		Girl	Beloved; Star; Bitter
Anni-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-Traits		Girl	God is gracious; Graced with God's favor; Graceful; Favored
Beatriz-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Blessed; Happy; Voyager
Aariya		Unisex	Noble; Honorable; Arya
Suraya		Girl	Star cluster; The Pleiades
Ziva		Girl	Radiance; Light; Brilliance; Brightness; Light of God; Lively woman; Alive; Living
Amaani-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Wish; Hope; Fancy
Amaiya		Unisex	The end
Merida		Girl	Veterans of Augustus; Retired or veteran
Esra		Girl	Travel at night; Help

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.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team