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
Lochlann		Boy	Viking, Scandinavian; Land of the lakes
Blaise		Girl	Stammerer; Lisping
Muhsin-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Kind; Beneficent; Helper
Nickolas		Boy	Victory of the people
Mate		Boy	God's gift
Faheem		Boy	Intelligent; Scholar
Kion		Boy	Ocean; Request garden
Eduardo		Boy	Rich guard
Maurice		Boy	Moorish
Maximilien		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Kruz-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-History		Boy	Cross
Darsh		Boy	One of the many names of Lord Krishna; Seeing
Lukasz		Boy	Illumination; Light
Donnacha		Boy	Brown battle
Cj		Unisex	Abbreviation of first and middle names; J usually stands for Junior
Memphis-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-History		Unisex	Enduring Beauty
Messiah		Boy	Savior; Anointed
Kassius		Boy	Vain; Empty
Ester-Name-Guide:-Origins,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Star; Evening star
Simone-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-For-Expecting-Moms		Unisex	He who hears; Listener
Afia-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Personality		Girl	A child who is born on Friday
Rhia		Girl	To flow; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Great queen; Young woman; Maiden
Bareerah		Girl	Good; New; Loyalty
Afsa		Girl	Chaste; Purity
Marcy-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-Nicknames:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Mars; Roman God of war; Warlike
Baani		Girl	Another name of Goddess Saraswati; Style; Verge; Eloquent; Speech
Cleopatra-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Girl	Glory of the father
Bernice		Girl	Bringer of victory
Sofie		Girl	Wisdom; Holy wisdom
Enfys		Girl	Rainbow
Shaniya		Girl	On my way; God is gracious
Marceline-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Evana		Girl	God is gracious
Muskaan:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-And-More		Unisex	Happiness or smile
Reema		Girl	A narrow, elongated opening or fissure; An epithet of Goddess Durga; White antelope
Mylie		Girl	Gracious; Dear; Soldier
Alaiya		Girl	Exalted; Sublime; High; Lofty
Tahira-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Virtuous; Pure; Chaste
Emanuela		Girl	God be with us
Judith		Girl	Woman from Judea; Jewish woman; Praised
Birdie		Girl	Little bird; Bright; Bringing victory
Selene		Unisex	Moon goddess; Moon
Scout		Girl	To listen; One who gathers information covertly
Dayana		Girl	Divine; Goddess-like
Felicia-Name-Meaning-&-History:-What-You-Need-to-Know		Girl	Blessed with luck
Dea-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Goddess; Good fate
Debora		Girl	Bee
Gwennan		Girl	Blessed and generous; Approachable; Blessed; Good-natured
Rona		Girl	Rough island; Song; Joy; To survive; Powerful counselor
Gwenllian		Girl	White; Blessed; Flow; Flood; Made of linen
Kendal		Girl	Kent river valley
Defne		Girl	A laurel tree; Name of a place in Turkey
Teja		Girl	Fire; Divine power; Light; Gift of God
Rosalee		Girl	Rose
Asel		Girl	Honey
Rosalia-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-Trends		Girl	Rose; Beautiful rose
Sansa		Girl	Praising; Commending
Aleyah		Girl	Exalted; High; Sublime
Tyra		Unisex	Holy thunder; Strength of Thor; Land of yew trees
Alima		Girl	Learned; Wise; Cultured; Intelligent; Educated; Intellectual
Khushi:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Happiness; Joy; Pleasure; Delight
Neeva		Girl	Sacred; Holy; Connection; Bright
Bronwen		Girl	White Raven; Blessed breast
Mai-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Water; Love; Dance; Beloved
Melodie		Girl	Melody; Song
Allana		Girl	Little rock; Handsome; Precious
Elija		Boy	Yahweh is my God
Irene		Girl	Peace
Chantelle		Girl	Song; Stone
Xena		Girl	Hospitality; Foreigner; Guest
Meher		Unisex	Benevolence; Friendship; Kindness; Love; Oath
Jasmina-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Jasmine flower
Amaris		Boy	Pledged by God; God has said; Bitter
Noora		Girl	Honor; Esteem; Dignity; Light
Aneesa		Girl	Friendly; Friend
Nya		Girl	Friend; Young; Purpose
Javeria		Girl	One who shares happiness; Beautiful; Graceful
Catalina-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Purity; Each of the two
Perla		Girl	Sea mollusk gem
Maxine		Girl	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Yousra-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Wealth; Ease
Vittoria-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin-&-Variations		Girl	Victory; Conqueror
Lucinda		Girl	Light
Zenaya		Unisex	To give thanks
Alysha		Girl	Noble; Protected by God
Elektra		Girl	Amber; Incandescent; Shining
Anaisha		Boy	Day; Nightless; Sleepless
Amaira		Girl	Ruler; Commander; Prince
Anabel		Girl	Lovable; Beautiful; Grace
Mavis		Boy	Song thrush; Purple; Joy
Faizah-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Pronunciation		Girl	A victorious girl
Elaya		Unisex	Exalted; Sublime; Dwelling; Yahweh is my God
Lex-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Variants:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Defender of men
Willis-Name-Meaning:-Your-Guide-To-Its-Origin,-History-&-Charm		Boy	Resolute protector; Will helmet
Viyan		Girl	Desire; Full of life
Koen		Boy	Brave counsel; Brave advisor
Demir		Boy	Iron; Iron moon; Young bull
Anish		Boy	Supreme; Ultimate; Greatest authority; Without a ruler; Lord Shiva
Keagan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Son of Aodhagán; Fiery
Jak		Boy	God is gracious; Holder of the heel

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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