New Zealand’s most popular baby names for 2024 have been revealed today.

For girls, the top name given to newborns in 2024 was Isla, with 190 babies sharing the name. It marks the third time in five years Isla has topped the list for girls.

Also in the top 10 list for girls were Amelia, Charlotte, Lily, Isabella, Olivia, Hazel, Harper, Mia, and Mila.

For boys, the top name was Noah for the second consecutive year, and the fourth year in a row the name was in the top two.

Oliver, Leo, George, Jack, Luca, Theodore, Elijah, Theo, and Arthur rounded out the top 10 names for boys.

A total of 19,404 unique first names were given to 51,199 babies registered by the Department of Internal Affairs last year.

Minister for Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden said there was a “bit of regional difference last year” in regard to names.

Jack was the most popular boy’s name in the South Island, topping the charts in Canterbury, Otago, and Southland.

“Noah, however, led in the North Island, being the top name in Auckland, Waikato, Taranaki, and Northland regions. For girls, the most popular names were more varied across regions. Charlotte, Isla, Amelia, Lily, Harper, Aria, and Ella all earned top honours in different parts of the country,” van Velden said.

“Registering your baby in New Zealand is an important first step in ensuring that they have an official identity, allowing them to access their legal rights as they grow up. SmartStart, a platform hosted by the Department of Internal Affairs, is a quick and free way to do this. It also has guidance for families about their children’s first years, including information about what services and assistance may be available to families.”

The Department recommended registering a baby within the first two months of birth.

The SmartStart website has the full list of most popular baby names dating back to 1954. It said the list of top Māori baby names will be revealed around the time of Matariki.

Here’s the top 10 names for boys and girls

Girls

Isla 190

Amelia 183

Charlotte 173

Lily 158

Isabella 155

Olivia 154

Hazel 144

Harper 141

Mia 137

Mila 133

Boys

Noah 250

Oliver 228

Leo 202

George 198

Jack 198

Luca 192

Theodore 189

Elijah 159

Theo 158

Arthur 152

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