Most Popular Baby Names in Canada 2023 – Inspiration for Your Baby's Name

Liam, Sophia, and Noah for girls, Liam, Noah, and James for boys, as well as Charlie, Riley, and Leo as unisex names are among the most popular names in Canada in 2023.

We analyzed 2.8 billion name ratings from expecting parents in Canada to bring you the top names of 2023.

Choosing a name for your baby is something truly special – it will accompany your child for a lifetime. Get inspired by the most popular names and find the one that’s perfect for your little miracle.

The Favorite Baby Names in Canada 2023

The 50 Most Popular Girl Names – These Names Are The Most Popular Choices in 2023

Liam, Sophia, Noah, Emma, and Emilia lead the list of most popular girl names in 2023. These melodious, classic names have captured the hearts of many parents and are timelessly beautiful.

1. Sophia (Sofia)
2. Emma
3. Emilia
4. Charlotte
5. Olivia
6. Lily (Lilly, Lily)
7. Sophie
8. Mia
9. Mila
10. Eva
11. Alice
12. Ella
13. Emmy
14. Maelie
15. Amelia
16. Lena
17. Jade
18. Ellie
19. Chloe
20. Isabella
21. Rose
22. Elena
23. Willow
24. Ava
25. Hannah
26. Hazel
27. Nora (Norah)
28. Adeline
29. Florence
30. Clara
31. Hope
32. Ivy
33. Romane
34. Rosalie
35. Julia
36. Estelle
37. Anna
38. Lucy
39. Sarah
40. Liana
41. Juliette
42. Lexie
43. Luna
44. Violet
45. Layla
46. Evie
47. Penelope
48. Elizabeth
49. Livia
50. Alina

The 50 Most Popular Boy Names – These Boy Names Are Highly Favored in 2023

Among boy names, Liam, Noah, James, Lucas, and Elliot are at the top. Whether short, modern, or classic, these names combine tradition with a fresh touch.

1. Liam (Lyam)
2. Noah
3. James
4. Lucas (Lukas)
5. Elliot (Eliott, Elliott)
6. Theo
7. Oliver
8. Benjamin
9. Thomas
10. Nolan
11. Ethan
12. William
13. Jack
14. Elias
15. Mason
16. Matteo (Mateo)
17. Max
18. Alexander
19. Samuel
20. Nathan
21. Jax
22. Raphael
23. Felix
24. Arthur
25. Louis
26. Mathis
27. Jacob
28. Gabriel
29. Isaac
30. Henry
31. Ayden (Aiden)
32. Zachary (Zackary)
33. Jules
34. Milo
35. Axel
36. Levi
37. Adam
38. Kylian (Killian)
39. Theodore
40. Oscar
41. Julien
42. Milan
43. Owen
44. Luke
45. Jake
46. Finn
47. Adrian
48. Caleb
49. Hugo
50. Enzo

The 50 Most Popular Unisex Names – Names That Stand Out in 2023

Unisex names are still very trendy! Charlie, Riley, Leo, Jayden, and Harper are not only timeless but also unique and modern – perfect for both boys and girls.

1. Charlie
2. Riley
3. Leo
4. Jayden (Jaden)
5. Harper
6. Evelyn
7. Avery
8. Naomi
9. Aria (Arya)
10. Aubrey
11. Romy
12. Hunter
13. Logan
14. Morgan
15. Luca (Luka)
16. Noa
17. Tyler
18. Ryan
19. Rowan
20. Camille
21. Evan
22. Sam
23. Mackenzie
24. Addison
25. Eli
26. Alexis
27. Dylan
28. Eden
29. Lou
30. Jordan
31. Hayden
32. Emery
33. Quinn
34. Parker
35. Peyton
36. Hadley
37. Jamie
38. Jesse
39. Yannick
40. Sage
41. Billie
42. Tom
43. Oakley
44. Madison
45. Cameron
46. Winnie
47. Tristan
48. River
49. Celeste
50. Jayce

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Rising Names of 2023 – Fresh Favorites for Little Wonders

In 2023, the following unique names have gained popularity and entered the top 100. Among the top risers are rare and modern names.

Trending Girl Names of 2023 – Beautiful Names for Little Heroines

Isla (+26)
Lara (+42)
Daisy (+120)
Norah (+30)
Grace (+38)
Victoria (+1)
Iris (+27)
Stella (+98)
Lila (+85)
Fiona (+188)
Mara (+123)
Audrey (+57)
Laura (+35)
Alina (+5)
Livia (+11)
Penelope (+44)
Layla (+3)
Lexie (+33)
Juliette (+55)
Liana (+26)
Sarah (+15)
Estelle (+93)
Rosalie (+4)
Romane (+170)
Ivy (+19)

Trending Boy Names of 2023 – Strong Names for Little Heroes

David (+11)
Archie (+108)
Blake (+17)
Xavier (+32)
Ludovic (+80)
Maxence (+86)
Arnaud (+13)
Enzo (+98)
Hugo (+25)
Adrian (+19)
Jake (+16)
Luke (+38)
Julien (+30)
Oscar (+23)
Lyam (+40)
Killian (+3)
Kylian (+9)
Adam (+14)
Axel (+7)
Zackary (+15)
Jules (+21)
Zachary (+6)
Ayden (+13)
Henry (+11)
Isaac (+5)

Trending Unisex Names of 2023 – Perfect for Any Gender

Devon (+42)
Frankie (+30)
Ellis (+15)
Taylor (+27)
Ari (+25)
Phoenix (+14)
Emerson (+13)
Ashton (+10)
Bailey (+6)
Vivian (+36)
Jayce (+21)
Celeste (+39)
Jaden (+39)
Winnie (+13)
Oakley (+26)
Tom (+16)
Billie (+50)
Sage (+20)
Yannick (+36)
Jesse (+44)
Hadley (+59)
Parker (+1)
Emery (+17)
Jordan (+8)
Alexis (+25)

Top Baby Names Worldwide in 2023

Get inspired by the most popular names from different countries! From Europe to across the globe – here are the favorite names from:

The Most Popular Names of the Last Decade in Canada

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