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
Louella		Girl	Famous warrior
Esra		Girl	Travel at night; Help
Falak-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Panel; Board; Canvas; Sky; Heaven; Slab; Face
Irha		Unisex	To make calm; To tranquilize
Lailah-Baby-Name:-Your-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Night; Holy; Blessed
Karen		Girl	Pure; Brave; Warrior; Flower; Lotus; Water lily
Jacqueline-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Emelie		Girl	Rival
Anita		Girl	Grace; Favor; Mercy; Unguided
Avleen		Unisex	Devoted to God; Engrossed in the divine
Mallory		Girl	Unhappy; Unlucky
Lyanna		Girl	Symbol of strength
Orlagh		Girl	Golden princess
Zena		Girl	Hospitality
Monika		Girl	Advise; Unique; Single
Kinza		Girl	Treasure; To see left; A kinswoman; Royal victory; Gold mint
Yumna		Girl	Right-handed; Lucky
Kadie-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name; Torture
Nikol		Unisex	Victorious; People's victory
Elizah		Unisex	My God is an oath
Gabija		Girl	Hide; Protect
Heba		Girl	The Gift of God; Generous Gift; Blessing
Alissia		Girl	Defender or helper of the people
Coralie		Girl	Coral; Precious gemstone made by polishing coral
Nara		Girl	Happy; Country; Sun; Pomegranate tree; Man
Rafaela		Girl	God has healed
Tatiana		Girl	Fairy queen
Niah		Unisex	Purpose; Bright
Elysia		Girl	Blissful; Heavenly; Devoted to God
Clarissa		Girl	Bright; Clear
Linda		Girl	Beautiful; Soft; Flexible; Linden tree; to wait
Marissa		Girl	Of the sea
Asra		Girl	Travel at night; Pure; Noble
Joyce		Girl	Lord; Rejoice
Bibi:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-Variants-&-Popularity		Girl	The exalted one; Help; Bean; Wife; Voyager; Hostess; Day; Rain
Milah-Baby-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-5-Cute-Nicknames		Unisex	Dear; Gracious; Rival
Razan		Girl	Vineyard; Harmony; Calm
Suki		Girl	A beloved woman
Ahana		Girl	Born during the day; Dawn
Izabelle		Girl	My God is an oath
Maida		Girl	Glorious; Magnificent; Maiden; Virgin
Joanie		Girl	God is gracious
Makayla		Girl	Like God
Ieva		Girl	Life; Joyful; Creative; To breathe; To live
Adalynn		Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Laurel		Girl	Laurel tree; Bay tree
Leticia		Girl	Joy; Gladness
Fariha		Girl	A woman who is happy and joyful
Laylah-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Night time; Dark
Haneen		Girl	Desire; Longing; Yearning; Strong love
Abiha		Girl	Her father; Father of her
Roza		Girl	Rose; Fame
Mayah		Girl	Close to God; Illusion
Asees		Boy	Blessings
Meerab		Boy	Water master; Water king; Water ruler
Anay		Boy	Lord Krishna; One who has no leader; Misfortune; Goat
Kavin		Boy	Beautiful and handsome man; Beauty; Grace; Fairness
Alyan		Unisex	Lofty; Elevated; High
Quincy		Unisex	Fifth; Fifth born
Humphrey-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Complete-Guide		Boy	Peaceful warrior; To bestow peace
Nick		Boy	Victory of the people
Dovydas		Boy	A form of David; name of a King
Nova-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Baby-Girls		Girl	New; New star
Hammad		Boy	Praiseworthy
Micaiah		Boy	Who is like Yahweh?
Arya		Boy	Noble; Aryan; Song; Melody
Ahyan		Boy	Moments; Times; Era
Faaris		Boy	Horseman; Knight
Samy		Unisex	The name of God; Elevated; Exalted
Isiah		Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Ephraim		Boy	Fruitful; Productive
Daryl		Boy	From Airelle; Darling
Sasha:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Its-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Unisex	Defender; Helper of mankind
Cassidy		Girl	Curly hair; Curly head
Dwayne		Boy	Dark; Black; Little dark one
Trevor-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Its-Origin-&-History		Unisex	From the large village; Crossing; Cautious
Konstantinos		Boy	Constant; Steadfast
Jermaine		Unisex	Brother
Jarvis		Boy	Spear; With Honor
Bernie:-Complete-Guide-To-Its-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Strong Bear; Brave bear; Bringing victory
Cohan		Unisex	Priest; Wild goose
Eugene-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Well-born; Noble; Born to nobility
Muadh		Girl	Protected; Guarded; The one who will lead the scholars into Paradise
Marlon		Boy	Little hawk; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Male; Little warlike one
Colt-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Young male horse; Horsekeeper
Jaime		Boy	Supplanter; One who follows; Holder of the heel
Stuart-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Caretaker; Steward
Nabeel		Boy	Noble
Nabil		Boy	Noble
Kofi		Boy	Born on a Friday
Enis-Baby-Name:-3-Origins,-Meanings,-And-2-Adorable-Nicknames		Boy	One who is friendly
Mayson		Boy	Stoneworker
Amen		Unisex	So be it; The hidden one
Kirill		Boy	Lord; Lordly; Lord of the Home
Reef-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-History-And-More		Boy	Coral; Rock; Rib
Rehaan		Boy	One of good scent, or fragrance
Gael-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	My father is joy
Marcell		Boy	A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Johnathan		Boy	God has given; Gift of God
Taio-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Worth joy; Many; World

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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