Aroha and Ariki remain most popular Māori baby names

Sunday 22 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Sun 22 Jun 2025, 4:51pm

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Aroha and Ariki have topped the list of most popular Māori baby names for the third consecutive year. The Department of Internal Affairs compiles these annual tallies of Māori first and middle names registered to children.

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1. Stuff via RNZSun 22 Jun 2025, 10:09am

   The 2025 list of most popular Māori baby names is out (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldSun 22 Jun 2025, 4:51pm

   Most popular Māori names: Aroha, Ariki top the list for a third year (opens in new tab)