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 |
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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 |
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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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