00:00At just six months old, Amelia doesn't know it yet, but she'll probably be among several
00:08children with the same name in the playground.
00:11Her parents struggled to pick a unique name that also conveyed strength.
00:16We wanted something that was quite feminine, but also strong.
00:20So if she wanted to be a CEO someday, a name that would suit that type of role.
00:27Little did they know Amelia was the Northern Territory's most popular baby name in 2025
00:33and a high contender across much of the country.
00:36The 2025 most popular baby names have been revealed for most states and territories, with
00:42longtime favorites continuing their run.
00:44Oliver has been the number one name for boys for 12 years in a row nationally, and we expect
00:50that to be the case this year, although Noah is rising up the list.
00:55And for the girls, Olivia a few years ago got knocked off the list.
00:59Charlotte has been dominating, but Amelia is also making a strong run for the top spot.
01:04According to Mark's research, the data revealed several national trends.
01:08For example, the parents of today are avoiding names that were popular amongst their parents,
01:14like Tony, Nicole and Karen.
01:16The unique older names of our grandparents' era, like Theodore, Grayson and Grace, are
01:22making a big comeback.
01:24Some people think that popular culture and celebrities influence names, but actually it's the royals
01:30that's still the dominant influence.
01:32I think it's really great that she gets to share such a pretty name with others, but her
01:36own personality will make herself unique in its own right.
01:40With around 290,000 babies born in 2025, whatever the name, there's a good chance it's not the
01:47only one.
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