Mia and Noah Top List of Most Popular Baby Names in New York City
Health Department Releases Top Baby Names in 2024, with Mia and Noah Moving into Top Spots, Replacing Emma and Liam
December 22, 2025 — Today, the New York City Health Department announced the most popular names for babies born in the city in 2024, with Mia and Noah climbing into the top spots for girls and boys. Of the 65,222 babies born in New York City in 2024, families chose the name Noah 722 times and Mia 422 times, replacing Liam and Emma, which had topped the list since 2016 and 2017.
“Every year, our list of the most popular baby names serves as a reminder of who we are as a city and who the next generation of New Yorkers will be,” said Acting Health Commissioner Dr. Michelle Morse. “We love to see so many little New Yorkers bringing hope and joy into the city. As we enter the new year, we recommit ourselves to creating a New York City where our children can live long, healthy lives.”
| Most Popular Baby Names in New York City, 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| RANK | GIRLS | BOYS |
| 1 | Mia | Noah |
| 2 | Emma | Liam |
| 3 | Sophia | Ethan |
| 4 | Leah | David |
| 5 | Isabella | Lucas |
| 6 | Zoe | Jacob |
| 7 | Olivia | Joseph |
| 8 | Chloe | Aiden |
| 9 | Sofia | Dylan* |
| 10 | Esther | Muhammad* |
*Tied for 9th place
Top 10 (Rattle) Shake-Up
The top 10 baby names in 2024 saw several rattle shake-ups. Amelia slid to number 12 for girls’ names, down from number 6 in 2023. Zoe moved up to the number 6 from the 11 spot. For boys, Aiden rose to number 8 from 12. Mohammad stayed steady at number 10 after breaking into the top 10 names for first time last year.
What's New for Gender-Neutral Names?
Gender-neutral baby names are a popular choice, with many families using the same name or variations regardless of the child’s sex at birth. In 2024, this included Angel (F-122, M-58), Riley (F-37, M- 134), Cameron (F-119, M-64), Charlie (F-88, M-89), Jordyn (F-120) and Jordan (M-85), Amari (F-121, M-86), and Remy (F-120) and Remi (M-139).
Historically Speaking
This year marked the Health Department’s 220th birthday. In that spirit, we looked into the archives for the most popular baby names when the practice of recording them began, in 1898. What we found were names that have stood the test of time.
The top 10 female baby names in 1898 were Mary, Catherine, Margaret, Annie, Rose, Marie, Esther, Sarah, Frances, and Ida. In 2024, Esther was the 10th most popular name for girls.
The top 10 male baby names in 1898 were John, William, Charles, George, Joseph, Edward, James, Louis, Francis, and Samuel. Joseph was the 7th most popular name for boys in 2024.
Resources for New and Expectant Parents
The Health Department offers guidance for parents filling out legal paperwork related to their child, including birth certificates. For more details, visit New and Expectant Parents.
Parents who need more time to name their child for religious or other reasons may register their child’s birth without a first name and add the name later. This can be done at no cost through the Health Department within 60 days after birth, or through the hospital where the baby was born within 12 months after birth.
Parents who are not married can complete the Acknowledgement of Parentage (AOP) form to establish parentage. Visit the NYS Child Support site for more information.
The Health Department provides information on free or low-cost services for new parents, ranging from pre-pregnancy issues to resources for new parents to keep their babies healthy. For more information, visit Help for Expecting and New Parents.
The Health Department Bureau of Vital Statistics compiles baby name lists from birth certificates and collects other data, including total births by year and demographic characteristics. Visit Vital Statistics to learn more.
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