New Zealand\u2019s most popular baby names for 2025 have been revealed, with parents once again favouring familiar choices.<\/p>\n
For the third year running, Noah has topped the list for boys, with 244 babies given the name in 2025. <\/p>\n
Close behind was Luca, chosen by 236 parents, while Oliver, George, Theodore, Leo, Charlie, Jack, Elijah, and Theo rounded out the top 10.<\/p>\n
For girls, Isla retained its place at number one, with 179 registrations, continuing a strong run that has seen it feature in the top three every year since 2016. <\/p>\n
Charlotte followed closely in second place, with 178 babies given the name.<\/p>\n
The rest of the girls\u2019 top 10 featured Amelia, Hazel, Olivia, Lily, Lucy, Mila, Aria, and Mia.<\/p>\n
Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden said the figures highlighted both creativity and consistency among New Zealand parents.<\/p>\n
“With over 58,000 births registered this year and 19,457 unique first names, it\u2019s clear that while parents love individuality, established names like Noah and Isla continue to dominate,” she said.<\/p>\n
“These trends give us fascinating snapshots of Kiwi culture and how enduring favourites shape the names we choose for the next generation.”<\/p>\n
Some names have shown staying power over decades. Olivia first entered the top 10 in 1994 and has remained there ever since, while Jack has featured every year since 1998.<\/p>\n
“While it\u2019s interesting to see which names are trending, the most important step for parents is making sure their baby\u2019s name is officially registered,” van Velden said.<\/p>\n
The Department of Internal Affairs recommended registering newborns within the first two months of birth, with the SmartStart service making the process free and simple.<\/p>\n
Here’s the top 10 names for boys and girls<\/p>\n
Girls<\/p>\n
Isla 179<\/p>\n
Charlotte 178<\/p>\n
Amelia 161<\/p>\n
Hazel 157<\/p>\n
Olivia 156<\/p>\n
Lily 155<\/p>\n
Lucy 135<\/p>\n
Mila 131<\/p>\n
Aria 125<\/p>\n
Mia 125 <\/p>\n
Boys<\/p>\n
Noah 244<\/p>\n
Luca 236<\/p>\n
Oliver 234<\/p>\n
George 178<\/p>\n
Theodore 173<\/p>\n
Leo 168<\/p>\n
Charlie 156<\/p>\n
Jack 156<\/p>\n
Elijah 151<\/p>\n
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