Best baby names: these are the most popular yet unexpected baby names of the year so far

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Best baby names: these are the most popular yet unexpected baby names of the year so far

By Leah Sinclair

2 years ago

2 min read

If you were wondering what the most popular baby names for 2023 are, we’ve got you covered.

When it comes to baby names, they can often range from weird to wonderful.

Whether it’s going with a classic old-school name or taking inspiration from your favourite country (think India or Paris), choosing the right name for your child is one that requires much consideration and, at times, deliberation – and sometimes seeking inspiration from popular baby names can help.

If you’re looking for baby name suggestions, Nameberry has revealed the top baby names of 2023 to date – and some of them may surprise you.

So far, the top two baby names for 2023 are new entries, with Luxury replacing Maeve as the most popular girl name of 2023, and Aire surpassing Soren as the most popular boy name.

Luxury was only used for 10 baby girls born in 2021, but it was recently nominated by Nameberry editor-in-chief Sophie Kihm as one of her top names to watch in 2023 and beyond.

“I have a feeling it will rise exponentially,” she said. “We’ve seen many more babies of both sexes named Lux over the past few years, and Luxury is the obvious next step. I think it’s just one celebrity baby away from being a massive hit.”

The other new entrant for girls is Alice. The classic name has been on the rise in recent years and it has ranked highly on Nameberry for a long time, but this is the first time it has broken into its coveted top 10.

Despite Aire taking the top spot for boy names, Royal remains a fan favourite, boosted by the hit Amazon Prime series Outer Range, starring Josh Brolin as rancher Royal Abbott.

Other popular boy names include Atticus, Silas, Theodore and Felix.

See the full list of top baby names of 2023 so far below


Top 10 girl names of 2023 so far

1. Luxury

2. Aurelia

3. Maeve

4. Eloise

5. Alice

6. Aurora

7. Isla

8. Luna

9. Ophelia

10. Iris

Top 10 boy names of 2023 so far

1. Aire

2. Royal

3. Soren

4. Theodore

5. Silas

6. Felix

7. Atticus

8. Cassius

9. Oliver

10. Hugo

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