Noah and Isla named New Zealand's most popular baby names for 2024

Wednesday 8 January 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Thu 9 Jan 2025, 4:30am

In this story Department of Internal Affairs, Brooke van Velden

The Department of Internal Affairs has released the most popular baby names for 2024. Noah was the top name for boys for the second year running, with 250 babies sharing it. Isla returned to the number one spot for girls, being given to 190 babies.

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1. StuffWed 8 Jan 2025, 10:39am

   Top baby names for Kiwis in 2024 revealed (opens in new tab)

2. RNZWed 8 Jan 2025, 10:48am

   Top baby names in New Zealand for 2024 announced (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsWed 8 Jan 2025, 11:10am

   New Zealand's most popular baby names for 2024 revealed (opens in new tab)

4. Otago Daily TimesThu 9 Jan 2025, 4:30am

   Noah, Isla claim top spots for baby names (opens in new tab)