The most popular baby names for 2025 revealed

For the third year running, Noah was the most popular name for boys in New Zealand, with 244 babies being given the name in 2025.

Meanwhile Isla is back for a second year as the top girls' name in 2025, with 179 registrations.

Luca and Charlotte were in second place, with Oliver and Amelia rounding out the top three.

There were over 58,000 births registered in 2025, and 19,457 unique names.

Internal affairs minister Brooke van Velden said it was clear that while parents loved individuality, established names continued to dominate, with names like Olivia and Jack staying in the top 10 since the 1990s.

"These trends give us fascinating snapshots of Kiwi culture and how enduring favourites shape the names we choose for the next generation," van Velden said.

The top Māori baby names of the past year are released around Matariki.