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.
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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
