Female and male names most popular from last year : New Zealand.

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James

Classic English male name derived from Hebrew 'Ya'akov', meaning "supplanter" or "seize by the heel".

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Matthew

English name with Hebrew origins, meaning "gift of God," derived from Matthias. It has been widely used throughout history, notably by one of the twelve apostles and author of the first Gospel in the New Testament.

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Hailey

American female given name coined by Grace Kelly for her daughter in 1982, potentially derived from 'hay field' or the male Irish name Haley meaning 'slender'. It gained popularity in the US during the late 1980s to early 1990s.

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Calvin

Latin name meaning "bald" or "chronic," first used in the Middle Ages and popularized during the Puritan era.

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Cole

English name derived from Middle English "col", meaning charcoal, once used as a nickname for those with dark hair or complexion. It has also been linked to Old Norse personal name Kóli, given to Christmas-born children.

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Riley

Unisex given name of Irish origin, derived from the surname O'Raghallaigh, meaning "descendant of Ragallach," which is believed to have come from the Old Irish word "réidhe" meaning "fierce" or "courageous.

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Gia

Italian-derived name meaning 'jade', a precious stone valued across multiple cultures for its beauty and durability.

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Maisie

Charming Scottish feminine name derived from the Old French word 'maizié', meaning 'made of maize' or 'corn'.

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Briggs

English surname of Norman origin, derived from the Old Norse word "briggja," meaning "strong" or "vigorous." It may also be linked to the Lincolnshire town Brigg. Today, Briggs is both a common surname and increasingly used as a given name for boys.

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Kane

English masculine given name of Irish origin, derived from the surname Ó Cáin which means "warm" and was associated with kindness or pleasantness.

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Annalise

Unique feminine given name of Italian origin, composed of the Hebrew 'Anna' meaning "grace" and Latin-derived 'Lisa', resulting in "grace of God".

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Wells

English surname derived from the Old English word 'well', meaning spring or stream. It was originally given to those who lived near wells or were responsible for maintaining them.

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Alison

Irish name of Gaelic origin, Ailís, meaning "noble" or "proud," reflecting strength and dignity. It has been popular in Ireland for centuries and has since gained international recognition.

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Michaela

Female name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Who is like God?" It is a feminine form of the male name Michael, used in the Bible to denote one of the archangels.

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Noah

Hebrew name meaning "rest, comfort," derived from the biblical figure Noah who survived the flood by building an ark. It has gained significant popularity worldwide in recent years due to its positive connotations and simple, classic style.

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Andi

Andy is a popular short form of Andrew, a Greek name meaning 'strong' or 'man'.

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Keith

Scottish masculine given name derived from 'Caoith', meaning 'handsome'.

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Wayne

English name with Scottish origins, meaning "wagon maker" or "cartwright." It gained popularity in the early 20th century due to figures like actor John Wayne.

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Hadlee

Distinctive English given name derived from the Old English words 'hadd' meaning hedge and 'lēah' meaning woodland clearing, originally referring to someone living in an enclosure of hawthorn hedges.

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Mitchell

English masculine given name derived from Old English "micel" meaning 'great' and "-th" signifying 'strength', translating to 'great strength'.

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Nixon

American given name derived from the English surname Nixon, which means "nitre worker.

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Patricia

Feminine name of Latin origin that means "noble" or "belonging to a father," derived from the Roman family name Patricius.

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Carson

Scottish name meaning 'rock' or 'crag', popularized as a given name in English-speaking countries since the mid-20th century.

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Braden

English name that has gained popularity in recent years. It means "broad island" and is often seen as a modern take on the classic name Brandon.

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Bailey

English given name derived from the surname meaning 'bailiff' or 'law enforcement officer', gaining popularity for use as both boys' and girls' names since the late 19th century.

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Kaelyn

Uncommon yet captivating Irish name derived from 'Caelan', meaning 'slender'.

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Jessie

Unisex name of Scottish origin, derived from the English form of the Hebrew name Jesse, meaning "God's promise" or "God sees." It gained popularity through Louisa May Alcott's novel Little Women and remains popular worldwide, especially in English-speaking countries.

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Iverson

Rare Hebrew name meaning 'gift' or 'favor', symbolizing a precious divine gift.

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Dolly

Charming, unique feminine given name of Irish origin, derived from the surname Dolan meaning 'heritage'. It gained popularity in the United States during the late 19th century and was famously adopted by singer-songwriter Dolly Parton.

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Kyran

Irish male given name derived from the surname O'Ciarain, meaning "descendant of Ciaran," which translates to "little dark one." It originated as a given name in the late 20th century and has since gained popularity worldwide.

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Eamon

Intriguing Irish name derived from Éemon, which means "chieftain born of horse.

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Beauden

Unique Maori given name derived from the word 'beauty,' meaning beautiful or pleasing to the eye, popularized in early 20th century New Zealand.

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Janet

Feminine English name derived from Latin "Johannes," meaning "God is gracious." It's a diminutive of Jane, which originated from John.

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Jarvis

English surname-turned-given-name, meaning "spear-brave" or "strong with a spear," originally given to brave individuals.

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Posie

Charming English name derived from 'posy', meaning a small bunch of flowers. It evokes feelings of beauty, grace, and positivity, and is often linked to nature and growth.

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Karleigh

Stylish English feminine given name derived from the surname Carlisle, meaning "strong, eager man.

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Berkeley

English surname turned given name, derived from 'berry meadow' meaning hill clearing, popularized by the powerful medieval Berkeley family of Berkshire, England.

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James

Enduringly popular English masculine given name derived from the Latin Jacobus via Middle English, ultimately tracing back to the Hebrew Ya'aqov meaning 'supplanter' or 'held by the heel'.

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Keisha

African-American origin name meaning 'life' or 'living one'.

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Vander

Rare but distinctive name of Dutch origin, derived from the surname "Van der" meaning "of the".

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