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
Sukhmani		Girl	Jewel of peace and prosperity
Airah		Unisex	Noble; Respectful
Aiyana		Girl	Eternal bloom; Ever-blooming flower; Flower; Silent
Ivanna		Girl	God is gracious
Ajwa-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Tree
Taliyah		Girl	Dew from god
Ramona		Girl	Wise protector; Advice; Counsel
Alaska-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-5-Adorable-Nicknames		Unisex	Mainland; Object towards which sea is directed
Flavia		Girl	Golden; Yellow-haired
Alaw		Girl	Melodious river
Tanvi		Girl	A slender and delicate woman
Tanya-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	Fairy queen; Honorable
Liza		Girl	My God is an oath
Elva		Girl	World; Light; White; Elf
Rachael		Girl	Ewe; Female sheep
Lori		Girl	Laurel
Queenie		Girl	Woman; Wife; Royal lady
Alisia		Girl	Of the noble kind; Honorable; Famous in battle
Vaani		Unisex	Voice; Speech; Wish; Desire; Accustomed
Yuna		Girl	Gentleness; Friendliness; Excellence
Ameya		Boy	One without any dirt; Pure; Innocent; Boundless; Magnanimous; Midnight rain
Lujain		Girl	Silver
Eldana-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Variations		Unisex	Country; Society; Wise
Ananya-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Complete-Guide		Boy	One-of-a-kind; Unique; One who has no match; Inimatable; Exclusive
Inez		Girl	Pure; Lamb
Nusayba		Girl	A noble person who is an appropriate one
Dunya		Girl	To be pleased or satisfied; World; Kingdom; Universe
Iliana		Girl	From Ilium or Troy; God is Yahweh
Anushka-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Nicknames:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Ray of light; Grace; Favour
Neive		Girl	Bright; Beauty
Klea-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Glory of the father
Gurleen		Unisex	A person who is absorbed in the Guru
Humna		Unisex	Extremely discerning
Atlanta-Name-Meaning-And-Origins:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Equal in weight; Enduring; Immovable
Nabiha		Girl	Righteous; Noble; Clever; Intelligent; Sharp-eyed
Myrah-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Myrrh; Wished for a child; Sea of bitterness
Mireya		Girl	To admire; Wonder; God has spoken
Christiana-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Follower of Christ
Calla		Girl	Beauty; Lily; Type of plants
Camelia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Name of a flowering shrub
Meabh		Girl	Intoxicating
Himmat-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Boy	Courage
Henrique		Boy	Home leader
Haytham		Boy	Young eagle
Zaine		Unisex	Handsome one; Beauty; Radiant
Zackery		Boy	Yahweh remembers
Yaqoob		Unisex	Supplanter; Holder of the heel; May god protect
Wilfrid		Boy	Desiring peace
Vasile		Boy	King
Hamid:-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations,-And-Complete-Name-Guide		Boy	To praise; Praiseworthy
Tucker-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	A cloth fuller; Torment
Habib-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Beloved; Darling
Tim		Unisex	One who honors God
Tiernan-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Little lord
Taylen		Boy	To cut
Gunnar-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Key-Insights		Boy	Bold warrior
Aaliyan		Boy	Highly; Lofty; Sublime; Exalted
Aarish		Boy	First ray of sun
Jamaal		Boy	The beautiful one
Jameel		Boy	To be beautiful; A handsome man
Shaylan:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Boy	Lovely eyes; Intelligent; God's gift
Ahaan		Boy	Dawn; First ray of light
Sergio		Unisex	Protector; Servant; Soldier
Gianluca		Boy	God is gracious; From Lucania
Gian		Boy	God is gracious
Jasraj		Boy	King of fame
Sameer-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Companion in evening talk; Wind; Air
Salim		Boy	Safe; Sound; Intact; Peaceful
Albion		Boy	White; Bright
Geordie		Boy	Farmer; Land worker
Aleksandr		Boy	Defender of mankind
Gareth		Unisex	Valor; Hay lord
Rui		Boy	Famous ruler; Fortress; Kind; Sympathy; Flow
Rossi		Unisex	Red-haired; Red; Famous type
Rion		Boy	Little king; Kingly; Someone who is like a king; Water; Reason; Logic
Ricco		Unisex	Rich; Wealthy; Powerful
Remus-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Boy	Twin
Arion		Boy	Boundary; Light of the heavens; Melodious
Rashid		Boy	Rightly guided; Having true faith; The high one
Ramsey		Boy	Garlic Island
Ragnar		Boy	Army; Counsel; Judgement
Rafay		Boy	Exalter; Glorifier; Raiser
Ashraf		Boy	Honorable; Nobler; Noble; Kind; Excellent
Flavius		Girl	Blond or light-haired; Golden-haired
Payton		Girl	Fighter's estate; Noble; Descendant of Peatan
Findlay		Boy	Son of Fionnlagh; White warrior
Finbar		Boy	Fair-headed one
Othniel		Boy	Lion of God; Strength of God
Azaiah		Unisex	My strength is Yahweh
Oryn		Unisex	Pine tree; Dun-colored; Greyish brown; Tan
Benicio		Boy	Blessed; Benevolent
Benyamin		Boy	Jacob's youngest son; Son of the right hand; Son of the south
Mate		Boy	God's gift
Maurice		Boy	Moorish
Eduardo		Boy	Rich guard
Kion		Boy	Ocean; Request garden
Faheem		Boy	Intelligent; Scholar
Muhsin-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Kind; Beneficent; Helper
Lochlann		Boy	Viking, Scandinavian; Land of the lakes
Blaise		Girl	Stammerer; Lisping

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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