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
Arber-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Field; Cropland; Croft
Aram-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Calm; Fortress; Elevated place; Glittering; Lustrous; Splendid
Arafat		Boy	Sacred hill near Mecca
Aneirin		Boy	Honor; Esteem; Dignity
Andres		Boy	Manly; Valiant
Anders-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Manly; Male; Virility; Brave
Alonso		Boy	Ready for battle; Noble
Almir		Boy	Prince; Commander; Noble; Famous
Alban		Boy	White; From Alba
Alaric		Boy	Ruler of all; Noble ruler
Al		Boy	Noble; Bright
Ajit		Boy	Invincible ; Unconquerable; Epithet of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu
Adrien		Boy	Man from Hadria
Adi-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variations-&-Pronunciation		Boy	Jewel; Ornament; First; Noble wolf; From Hadria
Abe		Boy	Father of many; Father of nations; High father; Noble; Bright; Father's exalted
Abdulhadi		Boy	Servant of the guide
Aahan		Boy	Day; First ray of light
Barbora		Girl	A form of Barbara in Czech and Slovak
Rosetta		Girl	Rose; Fame; Glory
Eliyanah:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity---Complete-Guide		Unisex	My God has answered
Eline		Girl	One who shares light and brightness
Irhaa-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-For-Parents		Girl	To make calm; To tranquilize
Iva		Girl	God is gracious; Willow tree; Yew
Izzah		Unisex	Powerful
Saphia-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Pure; Sincere friend; Wisdom; Virtuous; Untainted; Innocent
Edna		Girl	Pleasure; Delight; Luxury; Fire; Rich friend
Dusty		Boy	Thor's stone
Doris		Girl	Gift; Dorian woman
Joelle		Girl	Yahweh is God
Jolene		Girl	God is gracious; Pretty; God will add
Sariyah-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Its-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Yahweh is ruler
Sarrinah		Girl	A beautiful companion
Juwayriyah-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Young woman; Wife of the Prophet
Romaisa		Girl	She who is like a bunch of flowers
Delina		Girl	Noble
Rochelle		Girl	Little rock; Rest; Ewe; Battle cry; Roar; Repose
Riyana		Unisex	Basil; Aroma; Watered; Luxuriant
Kataleya		Girl	Powerful; Queen of Orchids; Pure; Catalyst
Danya		Boy	Judgement of God; Close; Near
Danni		Girl	God is a judge
Kinga-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Bravery in war; Family war; Obstruct; Protect; Shield
Kirsty		Girl	Christ follower; A Christian
Kiyana		Girl	Light; Deity; Queen
Kiyara		Girl	Dark; Dark-haired; Bright; Shining
Chava-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	To breathe; To live
Charlene		Girl	A free woman
Shanzay		Girl	Princess
Laney		Girl	Brilliant; Bright; Torch
Layal		Girl	Dark hours of the day; Night
Carmela		Girl	Garden; Orchard; Fertile land
Carlotta		Girl	Free man; Army
Lilli		Girl	Lily; My god is an oath
Rima-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	White antelope; Advantage; Flax; To calm down; To quieten; Beloved; Goddess Durga
Liora-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Variations		Girl	Light for me
Bria		Girl	Hill; Power; High; God is my strong man
Loren		Unisex	From Laurentum; Laurel;
Bonny		Girl	Pretty and good
Riana		Girl	Great queen; Village; Affection; Second; Ice crack; Waterfall
Mahsa		Girl	Moon-like
Mairah		Girl	Exalted, noble, graceful
Ailbhe		Boy	World; Light; White; Rock
Maleeka		Girl	Queen; Vigorous; Brave
Malwina		Girl	Smooth brow; Friend; Soft; A variant form of Melvina
Reyna		Girl	Counsel; Queen
Swara		Girl	Tones; Musical note
Umme		Unisex	Mother of sons
Valencia		Unisex	Strength; Vigor
Whitney-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-What-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	By the white island
Yael		Boy	Mountain goat; Ibex
Amia		Girl	People of God; Beloved; Delight; The end
Raffaella		Girl	God has healed
Zakiyah		Girl	Pure
Tayyibah		Girl	A chaste woman
Amyrah		Girl	Commander; Princess; Treetop
Zariyah		Girl	Blooming flower
Zeenat		Girl	Ornament
Zinnia		Girl	Zinn's flower
Nusaiba		Girl	Nurturing; Fate
Annabell		Girl	Favored grace; Lovable; Gift of God
Rameen		Girl	Peace; Joy; Loyal; Obedient
Nika		Unisex	People's victory; Pure, crystal water; Chosen
Nicolle		Girl	The one who is fighting for the multitude
Anusha		Girl	Dawn; Auspicious morning; Star; Immortal; Ambrosia; Favored; Graceful
Neda		Girl	Sunday; Call; Proclaim
Naz		Girl	Coy; Auctioneer; Pride
Akshara		Girl	Letter; Syllable; Sound; Unalterable; Imperishable; One of many names of Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma, and Lord Shiva
Ariane		Girl	The holiest
Melis		Unisex	Bee
Bani		Girl	Goddess Saraswati; Eloquence; Wise speech; Hero
Azzurra		Unisex	Sky blue; Azure
Ailish-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Marleigh		Boy	Pleasant wood; Boundary wood; Marten wood; Exalted; From the Meadow
Sonya		Unisex	Wisdom; Knowledge; Intelligent; Skillful; Wise
Maymunah		Girl	Auspicious and blessed
Mazikeen-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity		Unisex	Damagers; Harmful spirits
Meena		Girl	Fish
Avika		Unisex	Sheep; Diamond; Wool
Starr		Unisex	Star
Avalyn-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Complete-Guide		Girl	Bird; To live; To breathe; Sound; Voice
Morwenna		Girl	Maiden; Girl; Waves of the sea

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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