Australia's most popular baby names from 2025 revealed
The latest data on baby names in Australia has been released, offering a fascinating glimpse into the preferences of new parents across the country. From the traditional to the unique, these names reflect the diverse personalities and cultural influences shaping the next generation.
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Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
- Girls: Evelyn, Hazel, Grace, Charlotte, Lily, Isla, Matilda, Olivia, Amelia, Eleanor
- Boys: Oliver, Henry, Noah, Levi, Elijah, Oscar, Liam, Muhammad, Theodore, Charlie
New South Wales (NSW)
- Girls: Charlotte, Amelia, Isla, Olivia, Mia, Sophia, Lily, Chloe, Hazel, Sienna
- Boys: Noah, Oliver, Theodore, Luca, Leo, Henry, Elijah, Hudson, Levi, Jack
Northern Territory (NT)
- Girls: Amelia, Isla, Hazel, Ruby, Evelyn, Isabella, Olivia, Harper, Mia, Sophia
- Boys: Noah, Elijah, Oliver, Archie, Levi, Muhammad, Eli, Henry, Mason, Malakai
Queensland (QLD)
(Note: Queensland is the only jurisdiction that hasn't revealed their most popular baby names from 2025.)
South Australia (SA)
- Girls: Charlotte, Isla, Olivia, Harper, Hazel, Amelia, Elsie, Violet, Lily, Daisy, Ruby
- Boys: Oliver, Noah, Henry, Leo, Theodore, Levi, Luca, Charlie, Elijah, Jack, Oscar
Tasmania (TAS)
- Girls: Charlotte, Isla, Hazel, Eleanor, Elsie, Harper, Matilda, Ruby, Mia, Violet
- Boys: Noah, Charlie, Oliver, Archie, Hudson, Henry, Leo, Theodore, George, Levi
Victoria (VIC)
- Girls: Charlotte, Amelia, Hazel, Mia, Isla, Olivia, Lily, Sienna, Matilda, Ava
- Boys: Noah, Oliver, Henry, Leo, Theodore, Charlie, Luca, Jack, Levi, William
Western Australia (WA)
- Girls: Isla, Charlotte, Grace, Olivia, Amelia, Lily, Mia, Hazel, Matilda, Sofia
- Boys: Noah, Oliver, Theodore, Jack, Luca, Henry, Hudson, Charlie, Levi, William
National Trends
- Oliver's Dominance: Oliver has been the number one boys' name in Australia for 12 consecutive years and is expected to continue his reign in 2026.
- Charlotte's Popularity: Charlotte has dominated girls' names for several years, but Amelia is making a strong push for the top spot.
- Avoiding Trendy Names: Parents are increasingly choosing names from their great-grandparents' era, balancing uniqueness with tradition.
- The Return of Older Names: Names like Greyson, Theodore, and Grace are making a comeback.
- Tech-Savvy Parents: Generation Z parents are outsourcing name choices to consultants and even turning to artificial intelligence for inspiration.
- Royal Influence: The royal family remains the biggest influence on baby names, with traditional names aligning with Australian parents' preferences.
A Name for Every Child
Despite the popularity of certain names, parents like Abbey, who named her daughter Amelia, embrace the joy of sharing beautiful names with others. Abbey believes that her daughter's personality will make her unique, regardless of the name's popularity.
