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The Department of Internal Affairs has revealed New Zealand's top baby names of 2022.

Every year, the Registrar-General, Jeff Montgomery, shares the most common baby names in New Zealand from data gathered from SmartStart, a website that provides new and expectant Kiwi parents with step-by-step information and support to help them access the right services for them and their babies.

18,041 different first names were given to a total of 59,711 babies that were registered in 2022.

Oliver remains the country's most popular boy name for the 10th year in a row, Isla took out the top spot for girls, and Riley proved to be the most popular gender-neutral name.

Is your baby's name on the list?

Top 10 girls' names for 2022

  • Isla

  • Amelia

  • Charlotte

  • Mila

  • Lily

  • Ava

  • Willow

  • Olivia

  • Harper

  • Sophie

Top 10 boys' names for 2022

  • Oliver

  • Noah

  • Leo

  • Jack

  • Luca

  • Theodore

  • George

  • Charlie

  • Hudson

  • William

Published by the-morefm-team

10 Jan 2023