Popular Names in New Zealand
The most popular names in New Zealand in 2024 were Isla — which has been in the top spot twice before, in 2020 and 2022 — and Noah, which stays at Number 1 for the second year running.
Along with Isla, the top girl names include Amelia, Charlotte, Lily, and Isabella. After Noah, the top boy names were Oliver, Leo, George, and Jack.
New Zealand's baby name charts have a lot in common with its neighbor Australia, as well as the US and UK, but they also have their own distinctive style. Names in the Top 100 especially popular with Kiwi parents include Indie and Kaia, Niko and Malakai.
New Zealand / Aotearoa also publishes the top Māori baby names annually, around the Māori new year (Matariki) in June or July. What counts as a Māori name is determined by the Department of Internal Affairs, in consultation with a group of elders and the Māori language board.
In 2023-24, the most popular Māori girl names were Aroha or Te Aroha (meaning "love"), followed by Amaia, Maia, Anahera, Moana, Manaia, Ataahua, Marama, Atarangi, and Tui.
The top Māori boy names were Ariki or Te Ariki (meaning "ruler, chief"), followed by Wiremu, Rāwiri, Mikaere, , Nikau, Koa, Manaia, Manaaki, Kiwa, and Kaitoa.
For popular names lists from around the world, visit our main Popular Names page. You may also enjoy Nameberry's frequently-updated lists of Popular Girl Names and Popular Boy Names.