Most Popular Names in New Zealand

SmartStart has released the most popular New Zealand baby names in 2021. Oliver has been the top boy name for the past nine years, while Charlotte ousted Isla to take the most popular slot for girls. Along with Oliver, the next four common boy names are Noah, Jack, Leo and George. Along with Charlotte, New Zealand top girls names include Isla, Amelia, Olivia and Ava.

Below are the top 100 girl names in New Zealand for 2021.

Rank	Name	Meaning
1	Charlotte	Free man, Strong.
2	Isla	Island.
3	Amelia	Hardworking.
4	Olivia	Olive tree.
5	Ava	Bird.
6	Willow	Willow tree.
7	Lily	Flower lily.
8	Isabella	God's promise.
9	Mila	Hardworking.
10	Ella	One who is a beautiful fairy; one who enjoys life.
11	Mia	Beloved.
12	Sophie	Wisdom.
13	Hazel	Hazel tree.
14	Harper	Harp player.
15	Emily	Hardworking, dilligent, industrious.
16	Lucy	Light.
17	Chloe	Blooming, youthful.
18	Grace	Decency with a special beauty.
19	Ruby	The red gemstone.
20	Matilda	Mighty in battle.
21	Zoe	Life.
22	Freya	A noble lady, the goddess of love, beauty and fertility.
23	Aria	Lion of God.
24	Ivy	Flower, faithfulness.
25	Sophia	Wisdom.
26	Evelyn	Beauty, little bird.
27	Georgia	Farmer.
28	Olive	Olive tree.
29	Riley	From the red, rye field, Courageous, Hardworking.
30	Luna	The moon.
31	Ellie	Sun ray, guiding light.
32	Florence	Blossoming in faith.
33	Millie	Hard worker; helper; brave.
34	Maia	Great.
35	Sienna	From Siena; Reddish brown.
36	Evie	Life; Good news.
37	Frankie	Frank or Frenchman who is free.
38	Layla	Night beauty.
39	Ayla	Halo, moonlight; Oak tree.
40	Isabelle	God's promise.
41	Poppy	Red flower.
42	Aurora	Dawn.
43	Emma	Universal whole.
44	Madison	Son of a mighty warrior.
45	Billie	Willing to protect.
46	Mackenzie	Son of the wise ruler; fire-born.
47	Alice	Truth, gracious, reality.
48	Thea	Goddess; Gift from God.
49	Daisy	Day's eyes.
50	Indie	Independent.
51	Abigail	Father in rejoicing.
52	Maeve	Intoxicatingly beautiful.
53	Penelope	Weaver.
54	Quinn	Counsel.
55	Emilia	Rival or emulate or excel.
56	Scarlett	Red.
57	Violet	Purple.
58	Addison	English: From the red earth.
59	Sofia	Wisdom.
60	Eva	Life.
61	Elsie	Noble by birth or god is bountiful.
62	Harriet	House ruler.
63	Amaia
64	Bella	Attractive.
65	Maddison	Son of Matthew or son of Maude.
66	Sadie	Princess.
67	Stella	Star.
68	Elizabeth	God is my oath.
69	Eleanor	Shining light, bright.
70	Eden	A place of delight; joyous and happy place.
71	Margot	Pearl.
72	Piper	Flute player.
73	Harlow	Rock hill.
74	Zara	Princess; flower.
75	Hannah	God has favored me; grace.
76	Amber	Fossilized tree resin, gemstone.
77	Eliza	Pledged to God.
78	Ada	Prosperous, happy.
79	Phoebe	Bright, shining.
80	Kiara	Bright or dark-haired.
81	Zoey	Life.
82	Kaia	Pure.
83	Nevaeh	"Heaven" spelled backwards.
84	Leah	Weary; Delicate.
85	Summer	The summer season.
86	Eloise	Famous warrior.
87	Jasmine	God's gift, Name of the jasmine flower.
88	Maya	Water; dream; imaginative.
89	Paige	Young servant.
90	Marley	Pleasant seaside meadow.
91	Cleo	Glory.
92	Maisie	Pearl.
93	Pippa	Lover of horses.
94	Rosie	Rose.
95	Amara	Eternal.
96	Kora	maiden.
97	Lilly	Lily flower.
98	Nina	Little girl; priceless.
99	Anna	Grace.
100	Bonnie	Pretty girl.

Below are the top 100 boy names in New Zealand for 2021.

Rank	Name	Meaning
1	Oliver	Olive tree.
2	Noah	Rest, comfort.
3	Jack	God is gracious.
4	Leo	Lion.
5	George	Farmer.
6	Charlie	Free man.
7	Lucas	One who gives light.
8	Theodore	Divine gift.
9	William	Will, desire, protector.
10	Luca	Person from Lucania, Italy; Light.
11	Elijah	Yahweh is my God.
12	Liam	Protector.
13	Mason	Stoneworker.
14	James	Supplanter.
15	Thomas	Twin.
16	Hudson	Hugh's son.
17	Arlo	Manly, strong.
18	Lachlan	From the land of lakes.
19	Archie	Bold, brave.
20	Arthur	Bear.
21	Hunter	Hunter, pursuer.
22	Oscar	Spear of the God, a mighty warrior.
23	Max	Greatest.
24	Levi	Attached, joined.
25	Finn	Fair, white-haired.
26	Hugo	Intelligence.
27	Ethan	Strong or gift of the island.
28	Asher	Blessed, happy.
29	Henry	Home ruler.
30	Cooper	Barrel maker.
31	Carter	Carrier.
32	Ezra	One who loves to help others.
33	Lincoln	Settlement by the lake.
34	Felix	Blessed with good fortune, luck and success.
35	Alexander	Defender of mankind.
36	Archer	English bowman.
37	Beau	Handsome, beautiful.
38	Harrison	Son of Harry.
39	Eli	Ascended, uplifted, high.
40	Jackson	Son of .
41	Louis	Famous warrior.
42	Theo	Divine gift.
43	Benjamin	Son of my right hand.
44	Nikau	Palm tree.
45	Isaac	Laughter.
46	Joseph	God will increase.
47	Joshua	God is salvation.
48	Blake	Someone with black hair.
49	Daniel	God is my judge.
50	Samuel	God has heard.
51	Grayson	They love truth and desire to understand and analyze the world.They are very broadminded and hardworking.
52	Caleb	Whole-hearted, friend, devotion to God.
53	Jasper	One who brings treasure.
54	Luka	Person from Lucania, Italy; Bringer of light.
55	Braxton	Settlement of the Brock.
56	Edward	Prosperous guardian.
57	Jacob	Supplanter.
58	Harry	House ruler.
59	Harvey	Warrior.
60	River	River.
61	Riley	From the red, rye field, Courageous, Hardworking.
62	Roman	From Rome Italy.
63	Sebastian	Venerable, revered.
64	Bodhi	Understanding of true nature.
65	Luke	A bright glowing light.
66	Nico	Victory of the people.
67	Louie	Famous warrior.
68	Quinn	Counsel.
69	Logan	Man from the hollow.
70	Ryan	King.
71	Oakley	Charming light; meadow of oak trees.
72	Charles	Free man.
73	Jordan	Flow down, descend.
74	Ari	Lion, Sun, Gold, Sea or water.
75	Connor	Hunter.
76	Nathan	Given.
77	Aiden	Fiery, little fire.
78	Ryder	Knight, warrior.
79	Toby	God is good.
80	Austin	One who has a magic dignity; great person.
81	Freddie	A peaceful king.
82	Michael	Who is like God.
83	Spencer	Dispenser of provisions.
84	Zion	Highest point.
85	Jaxon	Son of .
86	John	God is gracious.
87	Micah	Who is like God.
88	Otis	Wealth; keen.
89	Gabriel	God is my strength.
90	Isaiah	Salvation of the lord.
91	Miles	Soldier.
92	Zachary	God remembers.
93	Leon	Lion.
94	Ezekiel	God's strength.
95	Tyler	Tailor.
96	Adam	Red earth.
97	Harley	Meadow.
98	Tobias	God is good.
99	Beauden	Hill shaped like a bow; Floor.
100	Jayden	Thankful, precious stone.

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