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
Natan		Boy	He gave
Dawud-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Ayman		Boy	Blessed; Righteous; Right-handed; Good fortune
Pixie		Girl	A tiny, green, pointy-eared fairy
Alexia		Girl	Defender or helper of the people
Fern		Unisex	One who lives among ferns
Scarlet		Girl	Red color; A person who sold or made clothes made of scarlet
Arham		Boy	Merciful
Macey-Name-Meaning-In-2025:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Person from Massy, France
Demi		Girl	Earth mother; Goddess of harvest
Kara		Boy	To love; Dark; Beloved
Meghan		Girl	Pearl
Myra		Girl	Myrr;
Hareem		Girl	Dedicated to God; Destroyed; With pierced nose; A sacred, forbidden place
Jaden-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	God has heard; Thankful; He will judge
Hadley		Boy	Heather field
Sean		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Hashim		Boy	Crusher of evil; Breaker of bread
Ashley		Boy	Ash tree meadow; Meadow of Ash trees; Of the Ash tree meadow
Orion		Unisex	Light of the heavens; Boundary; Dawn
Marco		Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war; Warlike
Elsa:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Girl	God is my oath
Louise		Girl	Famous warrior
Ayra-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Respectable; Intelligence; Happiness; Honorable; Awe-inspiring; Vision-filled
Montgomery-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Gomeric's hill; Gumarich's hill
Stephanie		Girl	Crown; Reward
Leyla		Girl	Night; Daughter of the night
Mikolaj		Boy	The victory of mankind
Hari		Boy	Brown; Yellow; Tawny; Hindu god Vishnu; Lion; Horse; Monkey; To shine; Ruler of the home; High
Zane-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious; Lily
Kasper-Baby-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-History		Boy	Treasurer; Holder of treasure
Wiktoria		Girl	Victory
Vanessa-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-History-And-Nicknames		Girl	Butterfly
Kyra		Girl	Throne; Sun; Young; Lord
Livia		Girl	Envious; Blue; To envy; Olive
Erika		Girl	Sole ruler; Eternal ruler; Ever powerful; Heather
Dawid		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Bentley-Name-Meaning,-Origin-and-Popularity-in-2025:-A-Guide		Boy	Bent grass clearing; Bent grass woodland
Clark		Boy	Clerk; Priest; Scribe
Yaqub		Boy	Supplanter; Holder of the heel; May god protect
Avery-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Your-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Ruler of elves; Elf counsel
Lennie		Boy	Brave lion; Hard; Brave; Hardy
Kobe		Boy	Holder of the heel; May God protect; City of Kobe; Tortoise
Aila		Girl	Noble; Holy; Blessed; Halo; Moonlight; Terebinth tree
Hawa		Girl	Air; Desire; To live; To breathe
Miller		Boy	Mill, Mill keeper
Brian		Boy	High; Power; Hill
Pola-Baby-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Belonging to Apollo: Small and humble; Steel
Theodora		Girl	Gift from God
Aida		Girl	Returning; Visitor; Noble; Fire; Moon; Ornament; Happy; Distinguished
Mario		Boy	Warlike; Mars; Male
Amari-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Promised by God; Courage; Moon; Gracious; Immortal; Surplus; Long-lived
Josh-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Jehovah is salvation; Pleasure; Satisfaction; Enthusiasm
Cecilia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Blind
Ruth		Girl	Friend; Famous spear
Regan		Boy	A little regal one
Georgie-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Farmer; Earthworker
Ellen-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-Popularity-&-Variants		Girl	Torch; Corposant
Serena		Girl	Serene; Tranquil; Clear; Mermaid
Emmy		Girl	Whole; Universal; Rival
Aston		Boy	East town; Noble stone; Ash tree town
Sulaiman:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origins-&-Popularity		Boy	Peace
Stephen		Boy	Crown; Wreath; Fame; Honor; Reward
Loki:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	To lock; The Trickster God
Fox-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Traits		Unisex	Fox-catcher; Brave people
Odin		Boy	Inspiration; Frenzy; Rage
Ari-Name-Meaning:-6-Origins,-Variants,-And-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Lion; Eagle; Brave; Most holy; Sun-like; Visible; Generous; Chief; Superior
Zakaria		Boy	Yahweh remembers
Rudi		Girl	Famous wolf; Reddish
Raheem		Boy	Kind; Compassionate; Merciful; Tenderhearted
Lawson		Boy	Son of Lawrence
Honey-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Nectar; Sweet; Dear; Beloved
Milena		Girl	Gracious; Dear
Lina		Girl	Tender; Palm tree; Flax; United; Absorbed; Pretty; Elegant; Sunlight; Cascade falls
Freyja		Girl	Lady
Ciara		Girl	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Mountain range; Bright; Famous
Atticus		Boy	From Attica; Athenian; Rugged coast
Kiaan		Boy	God's grace; Being; Existence; Essence".
Alistair		Boy	Defender of the people
Aydin		Boy	Fire; Enlightened; Illuminating; Clear
Mira:-Baby-Name-Guide-For-2025,-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	A wonderous beauty; Peace; Sea; Ocean; Glory; Merry; Kindness; Behold
Alannah		Girl	Harmony; Offering; Beautiful; Exalted; Precious; Child
Aaminah		Girl	Safe; Protected; Devoted; Honest; Faithful; Obedient
Genevieve		Girl	Woman of the race or tribe; Woman of the family
Haider-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lion; Warrior
Diego		Boy	Teacher; Saint; Supplanter
Luis		Boy	Famous in battle
Maxim		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Caiden		Boy	Strength; Battle spirit; Gentle
Euan		Boy	Born of the Yew tree; God is gracious
Ember		Girl	Spark; Precious stone
Ela		Girl	My God is an oath; Hazel; Earth
Marwa-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-3-Essential-Facts		Girl	Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; A hill near Mecca
Ryder-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity:-Complete-2025-Guide		Boy	Mounted warrior; Knight; Messenger
Lucian-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Light; Illumination
Jac		Boy	Yahweh may protect; Holder of heel
Troy-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	A foot-soldier; Curly haired
Samantha-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-and-More		Girl	Name of God; Flower
Adriana		Unisex	From Hadria; Woman from Hadria; The dark one
Kira-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Throne; Lord; Young; Humiliator of the enemy; Sunbeam; Ray of light; Sparkling

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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