Olivia, Noah are Alberta’s top baby names…again

A person is holding a baby swaddled in a blanket. (Pexels/Kristina Paukshtite)

The province has revealed the top baby names for 2024 with a lack of change for the top contenders, with some unique surprises.

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For several years in a row, Olivia and Noah have earned the top spot for a boy and girl in Alberta.

Olivia has held the top spot for 12 years between 2013 and 2024. Noah has held the number one spot for six years between 2019 and 2024.

More than 50,000 births were registered in Alberta in 2024, the province said in a news release on Monday.

The top girl baby names were:

• Olivia (183)
• Charlotte (162)
• Amelia (145)
• Sophia (145)
• Emma (140)
• Ava (117)

The top boy baby names were:

• Noah (239)
• Oliver (197)
• Liam (191)
• Theodore (183)
• Henry (157)
• William (146)

Service Alberta and Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally says this year’s list of baby names showcases Albertans’ “deep respect for their strong cultural roots.”

Some parents took inspiration from mother nature and animals with names like Bear, Fox, Jaguar, Sora, Wintersky and Cedar-Sage.

Others embraced their love for the country with names like Rowdy, Shooter and Stryder. The night sky also provided some inspiration for names like Celestial, Cassiopeia, Andromeda and Orion.

Some parents like to go the non-traditional route with more unique names. Some of those in 2024 included Avocado, Basil, Buffalo, Kylo-Ren, Chosen and Huck.

Unique baby names for girls in 2024 include: Adorable, Yankee, Whyte, Vegas, Tuba, Snow, Peachy and Miami.

You can read the full list of top baby girl names and boy names online.