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
Devin		Unisex	Poet; Fawn; Divine; Seer; Fortune teller
Wolfgang-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Wolf; Path; Way
Irfan		Girl	Knowledge; Awareness; Learning
Alyaan		Unisex	Exalted; One who climbs upward
Akeem		Boy	Wise
Daxton		Boy	Name of a town in France; Leader
Forest-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Woodlands; Woodsman; One who lives near the forest; Outside
Varun		Boy	To surround; God of water and the oceans
Joshan-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Numerology		Unisex	Armor; Shield; Combat clothing
Hamdan		Boy	The praised one
Ubaid		Boy	Faithful; Servant
Neil		Boy	Champion; Cloud; Passion; VIctory
Khari		Boy	One who is born to rule; Royalty; Pure; Honest
Art		Boy	Bear; Bear-like; Bold; Strong man; A Champion
Arshan		Boy	Hero; Brave; Courageous
Joris		Boy	Farmer; Spring season
Meir		Boy	Bright one; Giving light
Selim		Boy	Safe; Sound; Intact; To be safel; Righteous; True; Perfect; Unblemished; In good health
Mahad		Boy	Baby's cradle; Soft land; Bringer of peace; Thanks
Izaac		Boy	To laugh; He will rejoice
Roger		Boy	Famous spear
Dale-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-Variants:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Valley; Valley dweller
Reo		Unisex	River; Stream; Beautiful cherry blossom
Nali		Unisex	Good; Beautiful
Bryce		Boy	Freckled; Strength; Swift; Speckled
Shai		Boy	Gift
Franek		Boy	A person who is free; A person from France
Shaurya		Boy	Courage; Bravery; Valor; Might
Arden		Girl	Great forest; Garden of Eden; High valley
Adan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Boy	Man; Son of the red earth; Fire
Roel		Boy	Famous land; Famous wolf; Famous ruler
Sudais		Boy	Six; One in six; To be fair
Aadvik-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Unique
Aaran		Boy	Light bringer; Exalted; Enlightened; Strong; Mountain of strength
Johannes-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Rhodri		Boy	Wheel king
Aayush		Boy	Long Life; Good destiny
Giuseppe-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	God will add
Roberto		Boy	Bright fame; Bright in counsel; Shining glory
Godwin		Boy	Friend of God; Good friend
Freda		Girl	Peaceful
Arrietty		Girl	Home ruler
Delphine-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variations		Girl	Dolphin; Woman from the town of Delphi; Womb
Neha-Name-Meaning:-All-You-Need-To-Know-For-Parents		Girl	Love; Tenderness; Rain; Wisdom
Karla		Girl	Strong; Womanly; Free woman; Peasant; Little and strong
Nevaeh-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Moms		Girl	Heaven; Child from heaven; Bright; Radiant
Haadiya		Girl	Leader; Guide
Anouk		Girl	Favor; Grace
Giselle		Girl	Pledge
Katrina		Girl	Pure; Clear; Innocent; Flawless; Each of the two
Naima		Girl	Pleasantness; Tranquil; Happy; At ease
Ann		Girl	Grace; Favor
Althea		Girl	Healing; Someone with the power of healing
Aicha		Boy	Living; Alive
Reyah		Unisex	Fragrance; Triumph; Strength
Briana		Girl	High; Power; Hill
Briar-Name-Meaning-And-History:-The-Ultimate-Baby-Name-Guide		Unisex	A group of thorny bushes; Heather; Son of the friar
Sybil		Girl	Prophetess; Oracle
Ivana		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Bridie		Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Shyla		Girl	Blind; Daughter of the mountain
Eman		Unisex	Faith; Belief
Anisia		Girl	Fulfillment; Completion; Unique; Unmatched
Livvy		Girl	Olive
Elvie-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Noble; Friend; Elf
Adeena		Unisex	Noble; Righteous; Delicate
Bernadette-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Brave bear
Rahaf		Girl	Delicate or Fine person
Bronwyn-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	White Raven; Fair breast
Miranda		Girl	Worthy of admiration; Wonderful; Admirable
Rosabella		Girl	Beautiful as a rose
Isabell		Girl	God is my oath
Elisia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Blissful; My God is an oath
Amarachi		Unisex	God's grace
Kaliyah		Boy	Sweet; Beloved; Darling; High; Lofty; Sublime
Gemma		Girl	Jewel; Precious stone; Gem
Zaara-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Variants,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Princess; Brilliant; Bright; Shining; Blooming flower; Yahweh remembers; God remembers
Jayde		Girl	Precious stone Jade
Amie		Girl	Beloved; To love; Friend
Zendaya		Girl	To give thanks; Be thankful
Anaaya		Girl	Care; Protection; Diligence; God answers
Amaiyah		Girl	Beautiful princess
Oona		Girl	Lamb; Universal; Happy
Muntaha		Unisex	Ultimate; Utmost; Highest point
Kaitlin		Girl	Pure
Carrie		Girl	Man; Freeholder
Mannat		Girl	Wish or a vow to a deity; Grace; Favor; Praise
Hester		Girl	Star; Myrtle leaf; Beech tree
Nile		Boy	Fury; Passion; Cloud; Hero; Victory of the people; River; Champion
Cass		Boy	A curly-haired person; Keeper of the treasure; Clever
Avram-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Father of multitude; High father
Alvaro		Boy	Elf army; All guard
Bernardo-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Bold as a bear
Benett		Boy	Blessed
Bo		Girl	To live; Exist; Reside; Wave
Orrin		Boy	Tan; Greyish brown
Kailan		Girl	Keeper of keys; Pure; Mighty warrior; Slender
Joss		Boy	A member of the Gauts tribe; Joyful; He will add
Bay-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Expert-Insights		Boy	Sea inlet; Buoy; Bow; Lord; Boy; Reddish-brown
Kaeden		Boy	Fighter

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