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
Huxley		Boy	Inhospitable place; Hugh's meadow, clearing, woodland
Hugh:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Variations---Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Mind; Thought; Soul; Spirit
Lochlan		Boy	From the land of lakes; Vikings; Scandinavian
Elis		Girl	God's promise; My God is my Yahweh
Hussain		Boy	Handsome; Good; Beautiful
Bruno-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Popularity-Trends-In-2025		Boy	Armor; Protection; Burnished; Polished; Brown
Maisy		Girl	Pearl
Meadow		Girl	Grassy field; Meadow; A mown field
Dougie		Boy	Dark river; Green; Grey; Water; Black imposter
Johnny-Baby-Name-Meaning-In-2025:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	God is gracious
Keiran		Boy	Black; Black-haired; Army's edge
Zayaan		Boy	Beautifier; Beautiful; Handsome
Tomas-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Twin
Iona		Boy	Yew tree; Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh has given
Alexa		Girl	Defender of mankind
Ariya		Girl	Honorable; Noble; Aryan; Song; Melody
Daphne		Girl	Laurel; Victory; Achievement
Erica		Girl	Forever strong; Everlasting ruler; Heather
Madeline-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History,-And-Variants		Girl	Of Magdala; High Tower
Timothy		Boy	Honoring God
Ismaeel		Boy	God has heard
Antonio-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Priceless
Bear		Boy	Produce; To give birth; Brown; Bear
Joanna		Girl	God is gracious
Philip		Boy	Horse lover
Dua		Girl	Prayer; I want; I love
Arla		Girl	Early; In the morning; A betrothed woman bearing the qualities of an eagle
Amalia		Girl	Vigorous; Industrious; Brave
Ibraheem		Boy	Father of many
Ilyas		Boy	Yahweh is my God
Tom		Boy	Twin; Honest; Innocent; Naive
Anayah		Girl	Care; Protection; Diligence; God has answered
Annabella		Girl	Grace; Favor; Beautiful
Ernie-Name-Meaning-In-6-Languages:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Girl	Serious; Earnest
Noel:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-And-Variants---Complete-Guide		Boy	Christmas
Woody		Boy	A land covered with trees; Wooded area; Row of houses by a wood
Maddie		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower; Son of Maud
Eadie-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Fortunate battle; Wealthy battle
Agnes-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Chaste; Pure
Henrietta-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Ruler of an estate; Ruler of the home
Katherine		Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Margaret-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-7-Essential-Facts		Girl	Pearl
Koby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Boy	May God protect; Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Kane-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Boy	Son of Cathán; Warrior; Battle; Barnacle goose
Sami-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Unisex	Elevated; Sublime; Supreme; Exalted; Name of God
Lachlan		Boy	Land of the lakes; Warlike
Declan		Boy	Full of goodness
Aahil		Boy	King; Monarch; Great ruler; Great king
Percy-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	One who pierces the valley
Nikodem		Boy	Victory of the people
Kitty		Girl	Each of the two; Pure; My consecration of your name
Aleksandra		Girl	Defender of mankind
Frances-Name-Meaning,-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	From France; Free one
Claudia		Girl	Lame; Differently abled; Crippled; Closed
Milana		Girl	Favor; Gracious; Dear
Bianca		Girl	White; Pure; Fair-colored
Jaiden		Boy	Thankful one; God will judge
Olivier		Boy	Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; Planter of olive trees; All cautious
Aron		Boy	Exalted; High mountain; Teaching; Singing
Yusra		Girl	Wealth; Ease
Reeva		Girl	To tie; To bind; To join
Lucie		Girl	Light; Illumination
Cairo		Unisex	The victorious; The conqueror; The vanquisher
Azaan		Boy	Announcement; Call to prayer
Lennox		Boy	Place of elms
Hasan-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Handsome
Betty		Girl	Oath of God
Lilia		Girl	Lily; Purity; White
Ameera		Girl	Princess; Commander
Camilla-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Religious attendant; Priest's helper
Malik-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	King; Wave; Sea
Hamish		Boy	Supplanter
Hendrix		Boy	Home ruler
Clayton-Name-Meaning-and-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Clay settlement
Amiyah		Girl	The end
Ebony-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-And-More-In-2025		Girl	Dark beauty; Ebony tree
Archibald-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Holy and bold; Genuine and brave; Brave master
Magnus-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Large; Great
Niall		Boy	Champion; Hero; Passionate; Cloud
Laurence		Boy	A person from the place of the laurel trees, From Laurentum
Issac-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	He will laugh
Maddox		Boy	Son of Madoc; Fortunate
Simon		Boy	Hearing; Listening; Flat-nosed
Colby		Boy	From a coal town; From a dark town
Minahil		Girl	Fountain; Spring
Iqra		Girl	Read; To recite; Confess
Gabrielle		Girl	God is my strength; Strong woman of God
Asiya		Girl	Resurrection; Distressed; Grieved; Pensive; East
Inayah		Girl	Care; Concern
Sylvie		Girl	A lady of the woods or forest
Catherine		Girl	Pure
Amal-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Complete-Guide		Boy	Hope; Aspiration; Work
Malakai-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-In-2025:-Complete-Guide		Boy	My messenger; My angel
Yunus-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Dove; Peaceful being; God's gift; Accomplishment
Jonas		Boy	Dove; God is gracious
Ioan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God is gracious
Mikaeel		Boy	Who is like God
Aliya-Name-Origin-And-Meaning-In-2025:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Highborn; Exalted; Ascent
Pixie		Girl	A tiny, green, pointy-eared fairy
Arham		Boy	Merciful

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