{"id":42165,"date":"2021-02-21T09:00:27","date_gmt":"2021-02-21T01:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=42165"},"modified":"2022-04-18T10:49:32","modified_gmt":"2022-04-18T02:49:32","slug":"popular-baby-girl-and-boy-names","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/popular-baby-girl-and-boy-names\/","title":{"rendered":"100 Most Popular Girl And Boy Names To Choose For Your Newborn"},"content":{"rendered":"

Having a baby soon? Then you\u2019ve probably already thought of countless name options for your little bundle of joy. Picking the perfect name for your baby is one of the most exciting yet stressful decisions a parent can make. After all, it\u2019s what your child is going to be called their whole life. You wouldn\u2019t want your daughter to be one of five Karens in school, nor would you want your son to have a name so unusual, no one really knows how to pronounce it. To help you choose a name that strikes the right balance between being trendy and unique, we\u2019ve curated a list of <\/span>popular baby girl and <\/span>boy<\/span> names<\/span> below. And later, a few tips on locking down that name for your baby so you have #NoRegrets.<\/span><\/p>\n

Top 10 Most <\/span>Popular Girl And <\/span>Boy<\/span> Names<\/span> Of The Year\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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We\u2019ve been in the midst of a pandemic for the past year and clearly, the consequent lockdowns have heavily influenced the way parents-to-be are choosing a moniker for their offsprings. And it\u2019s all thanks to #StayHome activities like binge-watching <\/span>TV<\/span><\/a>, playing <\/span>video games<\/span><\/a>, endless scrolling on social media, and picking up gardening, among others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

That said, there\u2019s one girl name that\u2019s been reigning supreme for the last decade and that top spot goes to Sophia. Also ranking high on the charts is not just one, but four names\u2014Olivia, Ava, Amelia, and Freya\u2014that are characters featured in the <\/span>Nintendo Switch<\/span><\/a> game, <\/span>Animal Crossing<\/span><\/a>. As for the most on-trend boy names, Noah, Oliver, and Liam seem to be popular choices among parents.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Most <\/span>Popular Girl Names<\/span><\/h3>\n
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  1. Sophia<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Olivia<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Ava<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Amelia<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Isabella<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Riley<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Mia<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Freya<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Emma<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Aria<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Most <\/span>Popular Boy Names<\/span><\/h3>\n
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    1. Noah<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Oliver<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Liam<\/span><\/li>\n
    4. Aiden<\/span><\/li>\n
    5. Jackson<\/span><\/li>\n
    6. Lucas<\/span><\/li>\n
    7. Mateo<\/span><\/li>\n
    8. Muhammad<\/span><\/li>\n
    9. Jayden<\/span><\/li>\n
    10. Elijah<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Baby Names Inspired By Celebrities And Personalities<\/span><\/h2>\n
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      In this digital age where we are constantly glued to our <\/span>phone<\/span><\/a> screens and bombarded with pop culture news 24\/7, it\u2019s only natural to pick names after our favourite personalities. Which explains the rise in not just the names of adult role models and influencers, but also the names of their kids. For instance, Kobe and Gianna became popular baby names after American <\/span>basketball<\/span><\/a> player Kobe Bryant and his 13-year-old daughter lost their lives in a helicopter crash in 2020.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Meanwhile, many also began naming their sons after Chadwick Boseman, the first black actor to headline the Marvel film<\/span> Black Panther<\/span><\/i>, who passed away due to colon cancer. Other popular names inspired by celebrity kids include Archie and Harrison (Prince Harry and Meghan Markle\u2019s son), Harper (David and Victoria Beckham\u2019s daughter), and Willow (Will and Jada Pinkett Smith\u2019s daughter).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

      Girl Names<\/span><\/h3>\n
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      1. Gianna<\/span><\/li>\n
      2. Harper<\/span><\/li>\n
      3. Emily<\/span><\/li>\n
      4. Willow<\/span><\/li>\n
      5. Zara<\/span><\/li>\n
      6. Sienna<\/span><\/li>\n
      7. Evelyn<\/span><\/li>\n
      8. Chloe<\/span><\/li>\n
      9. Layla<\/span><\/li>\n
      10. Zoe<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Boy Names\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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        1. Kobe<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. Chadwick<\/span><\/li>\n
        3. Theodore<\/span><\/li>\n
        4. Archie<\/span><\/li>\n
        5. Harry<\/span><\/li>\n
        6. James<\/span><\/li>\n
        7. Oscar<\/span><\/li>\n
        8. David<\/span><\/li>\n
        9. Connell<\/span><\/li>\n
        10. Harrison<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Baby Names Inspired By World Leaders And Activists<\/span><\/h2>\n
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          Essentially, parents are also looking for baby names that are associated with positivity, optimism, and a symbol of hope. And for that, they\u2019re turning to the leaders of the world and activists who are bringing about change. One of the <\/span>popular girl names<\/span> to skyrocket this year? Kamala. As in, Kamala Harris, the first black, South Asian (Indian), and woman to be elected US Vice President. It\u2019s a name that\u2019ll definitely be high on the baby-naming radar among Malaysian parents. Other names inspired by ministers and activists of the civil rights movement include Rosa (Parks), Martin (Luther King), and Blair (Imani) among others.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

          Girl Names<\/span><\/h3>\n
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          1. Kamala<\/span><\/li>\n
          2. Liberty<\/span><\/li>\n
          3. Rosa<\/span><\/li>\n
          4. Ella<\/span><\/li>\n
          5. Blair<\/span><\/li>\n
          6. Nina<\/span><\/li>\n
          7. Mabel<\/span><\/li>\n
          8. Maya<\/span><\/li>\n
          9. Nova<\/span><\/li>\n
          10. Esme<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Boy Names\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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            1. Martin<\/span><\/li>\n
            2. Malcolm<\/span><\/li>\n
            3. Nelson<\/span><\/li>\n
            4. Ethan<\/span><\/li>\n
            5. Isaac<\/span><\/li>\n
            6. Neo<\/span><\/li>\n
            7. Thomas<\/span><\/li>\n
            8. Marcus<\/span><\/li>\n
            9. Henry<\/span><\/li>\n
            10. Jacob<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

              Baby Names Inspired By Lockdown Entertainment <\/span><\/h2>\n
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              With the world in the grip of a pandemic and everyone spending more time at home than ever before, parents are also inspired to name their babies after characters of Netflix series they\u2019ve been binge-watching and video games they\u2019ve been playing for hours on end. Call it good timing, but one instance is the fact that many babies have been named Tiger after the docu-series <\/span>Tiger King<\/span><\/i> became a breakout pandemic hit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              Besides the four aforementioned names from Animal Crossing, another character, Alice, has also made it to the list of <\/span>popular girl names<\/span>. Meanwhile, characters from the highly-anticipated <\/span>PlayStation 5<\/span><\/a> game, <\/span>The Last Of Us 2<\/span><\/i>, such as Ellie, Dina, and Joel rose to popularity too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

              Related: <\/b>9 Best Games To Play On Your Sony PlayStation 5 For Hours Of Fun<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

              Girl Names<\/span><\/h3>\n
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              1. Hannah<\/span><\/li>\n
              2. Ruby<\/span><\/li>\n
              3. Millie<\/span><\/li>\n
              4. Emilia<\/span><\/li>\n
              5. Alice<\/span><\/li>\n
              6. Ellie\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
              7. Dina<\/span><\/li>\n
              8. Arabella\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
              9. Michaela<\/span><\/li>\n
              10. Charlotte<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                Boy Names\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                1. Joel\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                2. Michael\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                3. Nathan<\/span><\/li>\n
                4. Samuel<\/span><\/li>\n
                5. Max<\/span><\/li>\n
                6. Sebastian<\/span><\/li>\n
                7. Luke<\/span><\/li>\n
                8. Owen<\/span><\/li>\n
                9. Adam<\/span><\/li>\n
                10. Daniel<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                  Baby Names Inspired By The Great Outdoors\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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                  With our new-found appreciation for being able to go <\/span>outdoors<\/span><\/a>, be it for a daily brisk-walk or to take in some fresh air in our garden or balcony, baby names inspired by nature are subsequently seeing a spike. Who can blame parents when there\u2019s really not much to do anyway? <\/span>Flowers and plants<\/span><\/a> are the main inspo for <\/span>popular girl names<\/span>, with Rosie and Ivy taking the lead in this category. Following closely behind are the names Lily, Aurora, Eden, Luna, and Robyn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  As for <\/span>popular boy names<\/span> inspired by the great outdoors, Rowan is a top choice, with Robin, Heath, Ash, River, and Sky also being favoured by parents. Thankfully, despite the fact that everyone and their grandmother have been <\/span>baking<\/span><\/a> sourdough and banana bread, no babies were named after the unofficial baked goods of the pandemic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

                  Girl Names<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                  1. Rosy\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                  2. Ivy\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                  3. Poppy\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                  4. Lily\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                  5. Eden\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                  6. Aurora\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                  7. Luna\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                  8. Robyn<\/span><\/li>\n
                  9. Daisy<\/span><\/li>\n
                  10. Jasmine<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                    Boy Names\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n
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                    1. Rowan\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                    2. Robin\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                    3. River\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                    4. Heath\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                    5. Sky\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
                    6. Ash<\/span><\/li>\n
                    7. Miles<\/span><\/li>\n
                    8. Jasper<\/span><\/li>\n
                    9. Bryce<\/span><\/li>\n
                    10. Hunter<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

                      Tips On Picking The Perfect Baby Name\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n
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                      Choosing a name for your little one can be fun, but let\u2019s not forget how stressful it can be. What if your spouse doesn\u2019t like the name and one of you has to give in and settle with a name you hate? What if you\u2019re pressured into following a family naming tradition? Before you make that final decision on your baby\u2019s name, here are a few tips and things to consider so you don\u2019t end up with a name you might regret later on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n