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
Kaspar		Boy	Treasurer
Watson		Boy	Son of Watt; Power of the army
Anwar		Boy	Radiance; More luminous
Ikram		Unisex	Honor; To be generous
Hanzala		Unisex	Pond; Water
Danyaal-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Expert-Guide		Boy	God is my judge
Bram		Boy	Father of multitudes
Norman		Boy	The person who comes along from northern part
Isaaq		Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice
Osinachi		Unisex	It came from God
Eron		Boy	Enlightened; Mountain of strength; High mountain; Exalted
Azim		Boy	Great; Magnificent; Perseverance
Joaquin		Boy	Raised by Yahweh; Yahweh will establish
Loic		Boy	Famous in battle; From Luciana
Tye		Boy	Enclosed piece of land; Large area of pasture; People
Sahir		Boy	Wakeful
Dempsey		Boy	Proud; Haughty
Genesis-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Origin; Birth
Murad:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Desired purpose; Wish
Rylan		Boy	A meadow on an island; Little king
Peyton		Girl	Fighting man's estate; Warrior's town
Viraaj		Girl	Radiant; Bright; Regal; King; Ruling far and wide
Miron-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Sweet oil; Perfume; Mount Meron
Lorik:-Comprehensive-2025-Baby-Name-Guide-With-Meaning-&-Trends		Boy	Brave; Warrior
Petar		Boy	Rock
Alin		Boy	Noble; Bright; To soothe; Mountain; Bearer of light
Uriel		Boy	God is my light; An archangel
Eshaan		Boy	God; Supreme Being; Lord; One of the many names of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu; Sun
Perez		Boy	Burst; Breakthrough; Rock; Son of Pero, Pedro, or Peter; Divided
Noe-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Repose; Rest
Vicente		Boy	Conquering
Nivaan		Boy	Sacred; Holy; Bound
Nirvair		Girl	One without enmity or hate; Amicable
Muaaz		Boy	Protected; Guarded
Paris-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Key-Insights		Boy	Lover; Capital city of France
Daud-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Fynley		Unisex	White warrior
Jibran		Boy	The reward of God to his parents
Morris		Boy	Dark-skinned; North African; Moorish; Dark; Swarthy
Ronin-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-&-Popularity-Trends		Boy	Little seal; Masterless samurai; Anaconda
Kacey		Boy	Vigilant; Watchful
Amjad		Boy	Greater glory; Noble; Most glorious
Amrit		Boy	Immortality
Vasco		Boy	Crow
Davide		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Fabio		Boy	Bean farmer
Anakin		Boy	Warrior
Anand		Boy	Joy; Happiness; Bliss; Delight; Pleasure; Harmony
Jidenna		Girl	Embrace the father
Caolan		Boy	Slender
Aditi		Girl	Boundless; Freedom; Security; Heaven and Earth
Minerva:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Intellect
Shaniyah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	On my way; Lily; Rose
Joana		Girl	God is gracious
Libbie		Girl	My God is my oath
Colette		Girl	Victory of the people
Serayah		Unisex	A ruler appointed by God
Keeley-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Your-Comprehensive-2025-Guide		Girl	Slender; Graceful
Hazal		Girl	Gazelle; Antelope; Autumn
Margarita		Girl	Pearl; Daisy
Heavenly		Girl	Of the heavens; Celestial; Divine
Simrah:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Heaven; Fruit
Bayan		Boy	Rich; Wealth; To elucidate; Tiger
Mischa		Girl	Who is like God
Cornelia-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Horn
Serafina-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Variants-&-Popularity		Girl	Burning ones; Fiery ones; Thrice holy; Ardent
Mishal		Girl	Torch; Beacon; Light
Bambi-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Young girl
Cindy		Girl	Woman from Cynthus; Light; From Mount Kynthos
Snow		Unisex	Snow; Fair-skinned
Monae		Unisex	Home; Rich protection
Evangelina		Girl	Gospel; Good news
Muna		Unisex	Desire; Wish; Spring; First; Vision; Bud
Munira-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Bright; Shining
Bliss		Girl	Gladness; Joy; Cheerful person
Saylor		Unisex	Acrobat; Dancer; Boatman; Seafarer; Mariner; Ropemaker
Savana		Girl	Hearing; Flowing; Solar; Sacrificial libation; The moon; Name of varuna
Acacia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Thorn; Sharp point; Immortality; Resurrection
Suraiya		Unisex	The Pleiades
Manreet		Unisex	Custom of heart
Nabila		Girl	Noble; Excellent
Sargun		Unisex	Blessed with many virtues; All good things
Hibbah		Girl	Gift of the God
Bree-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Unisex	Hill; Power; Might; Son of Breagha; Someone who lives near or on a hill
Jhene		Girl	Paradise; God is gracious; The fair one
Darina-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Wonderful gift from God; Fruitful; To possess
Christabel		Girl	Follower of Lord Jesus; Beautiful
Chioma		Boy	Good god
Mehak		Girl	Aura; Fragrance; Sweet smell
Arabelle		Girl	Lovable; Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Beautiful grace
Eliya		Girl	My God is an oath
Sabiha		Girl	Morning; Beautiful; Graceful
Paisleigh		Girl	Church
Caris-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Love; Grace; Kindness
Aanvi		Girl	To seek or follow; Small; Goddess Parvati
Saima		Girl	Fasting
Gracey		Boy	Grace; Grace of God; Divine grace
Roya-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Dream; Vision; Heavenly
Ursula		Girl	Little bear; Courageous
Ariam		Unisex	Gift from God

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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