Baby Names in Australia
Explore popular Australian baby names, compare the top names by state and territory, search our baby-name directory, and discover beautiful names from cultures around the world.
Top 10 Baby Names in Australia
A snapshot of the leading baby girl and boy names featured in our current Australian rankings.
Top 10 Baby Girl Names
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte |
| 2 | Amelia |
| 3 | Isla |
| 4 | Olivia |
| 5 | Mia |
| 6 | Hazel |
| 7 | Lily |
| 8 | Matilda |
| 9 | Harper |
| 10 | Grace |
Top 10 Baby Boy Names
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Noah |
| 2 | Oliver |
| 3 | Henry |
| 4 | Theodore |
| 5 | Leo |
| 6 | Luca |
| 7 | Charlie |
| 8 | Levi |
| 9 | Hudson |
| 10 | Jack |
Popular Baby Names by State
Select a state or territory to compare the top baby girl and baby boy names.
Victoria
Girls
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte |
| 2 | Amelia |
| 3 | Hazel |
| 4 | Mia |
| 5 | Isla |
| 6 | Olivia |
| 7 | Lily |
| 8 | Sienna |
| 9 | Matilda |
| 10 | Ava |
Boys
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Noah |
| 2 | Oliver |
| 3 | Henry |
| 4 | Leo |
| 5 | Theodore |
| 6 | Charlie |
| 7 | Luca |
| 8 | Jack |
| 9 | Levi |
| 10 | William |
New South Wales
Girls
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte |
| 2 | Amelia |
| 3 | Isla |
| 4 | Olivia |
| 5 | Mia |
| 6 | Sophia |
| 7 | Lily |
| 8 | Chloe |
| 9 | Hazel |
| 10 | Sienna |
Boys
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Noah |
| 2 | Oliver |
| 3 | Theodore |
| 4 | Luca |
| 5 | Leo |
| 6 | Henry |
| 7 | Elijah |
| 8 | Hudson |
| 9 | Levi |
| 10 | Jack |
Source: NSW Government
Queensland
Girls
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte |
| 2 | Amelia |
| 3 | Isla |
| 4 | Olivia |
| 5 | Hazel |
| 6 | Matilda |
| 7 | Mia |
| 8 | Violet |
| 9 | Lily |
| 10 | Harper |
Boys
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Oliver |
| 2 | Noah |
| 3 | Theodore |
| 4 | Henry |
| 5 | William |
| 6 | Hudson |
| 7 | Luca |
| 8 | Leo |
| 9 | Charlie |
| 10 | Elijah |
Source: Queensland Government Open Data
Western Australia
Girls
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Isla |
| 2 | Charlotte |
| 3 | Grace |
| 4 | Olivia |
| 5 | Amelia |
| 6 | Lily |
| 7 | Mia |
| 8 | Hazel |
| 9 | Matilda |
| 10 | Sofia |
Boys
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Noah |
| 2 | Oliver |
| 3 | Theodore |
| 4 | Jack |
| 5 | Luca |
| 6 | Henry |
| 7 | Hudson |
| 8 | Charlie |
| 9 | Levi |
| 10 | William |
Source: Government of Western Australia
South Australia
Girls
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte |
| 2 | Isla |
| 3 | Olivia |
| 4 | Amelia |
| 5 | Harper |
| 6 | Hazel |
| 7 | Violet |
| 8 | Elsie |
| 9 | Lily |
| 10 | Ruby |
Boys
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Oliver |
| 2 | Noah |
| 3 | Henry |
| 4 | Leo |
| 5 | Theodore |
| 6 | Luca |
| 7 | Charlie |
| 8 | Levi |
| 9 | Elijah |
| 10 | Jack |
Source: South Australian Government Data
Tasmania
Girls
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte |
| 2 | Isla |
| 3 | Hazel |
| 4 | Eleanor |
| 5 | Elsie |
| 6 | Harper |
| 7 | Matilda |
| 8 | Ruby |
| 9 | Mia |
| 10 | Violet |
Boys
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Noah |
| 2 | Charlie |
| 3 | Oliver |
| 4 | Archie |
| 5 | Hudson |
| 6 | Henry |
| 7 | Leo |
| 8 | Theodore |
| 9 | George |
| 10 | Levi |
Source: Tasmanian Government
Australian Capital Territory
Girls
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Evelyn |
| 2 | Hazel |
| 3 | Grace |
| 4 | Charlotte |
| 5 | Lily |
| 6 | Isla |
| 7 | Matilda |
| 8 | Olivia |
| 9 | Amelia |
| 10 | Eleanor |
Boys
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Oliver |
| 2 | Henry |
| 3 | Noah |
| 4 | Levi |
| 5 | Elijah |
| 6 | Oscar |
| 7 | Liam |
| 8 | Muhammad |
| 9 | Theodore |
| 10 | Charlie |
Source: ACT Government
Northern Territory
Girls
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Charlotte |
| 2 | Matilda |
| 3 | Ava |
| 4 | Amelia |
| 5 | Ella |
| 6 | Isla |
| 7 | Harper |
| 8 | Isabella |
| 9 | Grace |
| 10 | Frankie / Ruby |
Boys
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Noah |
| 2 | William |
| 3 | Levi |
| 4 | Michael |
| 5 | Xavier |
| 6 | Hudson |
| 7 | Jack |
| 8 | James |
| 9 | Archer |
| 10 | Harry / Lucas |
Source: Northern Territory Government
Popular Baby Name Trends in Australia
Australian naming trends blend timeless favourites with softer modern choices, nature-inspired names and influences from our multicultural population.
Vintage Revival
Theodore, Hazel, Matilda, Elsie and Arthur feel classic while still sounding fresh.
Short & Sweet
Mia, Isla, Leo, Luca, Ava and Jack show the appeal of compact names.
Nature Inspired
Hazel, Lily, Violet, Willow and Ivy reflect an ongoing love of nature names.
Traditional Favourites
Charlotte, Amelia, Henry, William and James remain enduring choices.
Multicultural Australia
Australian naming reflects many cultures, languages and family histories.
Browse Australian Baby Name Ideas
Search a broad collection of names familiar to Australian families by name, meaning, gender or style. This directory is an editorial guide rather than an official popularity ranking.
Charlotte
GirlPronunciation: SHAR-lot
Free woman
Amelia
GirlPronunciation: ah-MEE-lee-ah
Hardworking
Isla
GirlPronunciation: EYE-lah
Island
Olivia
GirlPronunciation: oh-LIV-ee-ah
Olive tree
Mia
GirlPronunciation: MEE-ah
Beloved
Hazel
GirlPronunciation: HAY-zuhl
Hazel tree
Lily
GirlPronunciation: LIL-ee
Lily flower
Matilda
GirlPronunciation: mah-TIL-dah
Mighty in battle
Harper
GirlPronunciation: HAR-per
Harp player
Grace
GirlPronunciation: GRAYS
Grace or blessing
Ava
GirlPronunciation: AY-vah
Life
Sienna
GirlPronunciation: see-EN-ah
From Siena
Sophia
GirlPronunciation: soh-FEE-ah
Wisdom
Chloe
GirlPronunciation: KLOH-ee
Young green shoot
Violet
GirlPronunciation: VYE-oh-let
Violet flower
Elsie
GirlPronunciation: EL-see
Pledged to God
Ruby
GirlPronunciation: ROO-bee
Red gemstone
Eleanor
GirlPronunciation: EL-uh-nor
Light
Evelyn
GirlPronunciation: EV-uh-lin
Desired or wished-for
Isabella
GirlPronunciation: iz-ah-BEL-ah
Pledged to God
Frankie
GirlPronunciation: FRANG-kee
Free person
Sophie
GirlPronunciation: SOH-fee
Wisdom
Lucy
GirlPronunciation: LOO-see
Light
Zoe
GirlPronunciation: ZOH-ee
Life
Evie
GirlPronunciation: EE-vee
Life
Georgia
GirlPronunciation: JOR-jah
Farmer
Millie
GirlPronunciation: MIL-ee
Gentle strength
Poppy
GirlPronunciation: POP-ee
Poppy flower
Willow
GirlPronunciation: WIL-oh
Willow tree
Ivy
GirlPronunciation: EYE-vee
Ivy plant
Layla
GirlPronunciation: LAY-lah
Night
Aria
GirlPronunciation: AH-ree-ah
Air or melody
Maeve
GirlPronunciation: MAYV
Enchanting
Phoebe
GirlPronunciation: FEE-bee
Bright or radiant
Scarlett
GirlPronunciation: SKAR-let
Scarlet red
Florence
GirlPronunciation: FLOR-ens
Flourishing
Daisy
GirlPronunciation: DAY-zee
Daisy flower
Audrey
GirlPronunciation: AW-dree
Noble strength
Mila
GirlPronunciation: MEE-lah
Gracious or dear
Luna
GirlPronunciation: LOO-nah
Moon
Alice
GirlPronunciation: AL-iss
Noble
Clara
GirlPronunciation: KLAH-rah
Bright and clear
Sadie
GirlPronunciation: SAY-dee
Princess
Stella
GirlPronunciation: STEL-ah
Star
Freya
GirlPronunciation: FRAY-ah
Lady; goddess of love
Nora
GirlPronunciation: NOR-ah
Light or honour
Eliza
GirlPronunciation: eh-LYE-zah
Pledged to God
Noah
BoyPronunciation: NOH-ah
Rest or comfort
Oliver
BoyPronunciation: OL-ih-ver
Olive tree
Henry
BoyPronunciation: HEN-ree
Home ruler
Theodore
BoyPronunciation: THEE-oh-dor
Gift of God
Leo
BoyPronunciation: LEE-oh
Lion
Luca
BoyPronunciation: LOO-kah
Light-giving
Charlie
BoyPronunciation: CHAR-lee
Free person
Levi
BoyPronunciation: LEE-vye
Joined or attached
Hudson
BoyPronunciation: HUD-sun
Son of Hugh
Jack
BoyPronunciation: JAK
God is gracious
William
BoyPronunciation: WIL-yam
Resolute protector
Elijah
BoyPronunciation: eh-LYE-jah
My God is Yahweh
Archie
BoyPronunciation: AR-chee
Genuine and bold
George
BoyPronunciation: JORJ
Farmer
Oscar
BoyPronunciation: OS-kar
Champion or spear
Liam
BoyPronunciation: LEE-am
Resolute protector
Muhammad
BoyPronunciation: moo-HAM-ad
Praised
Michael
BoyPronunciation: MY-kul
Who is like God?
Xavier
BoyPronunciation: ZAY-vee-er
New house
James
BoyPronunciation: JAYMZ
Supplanter
Archer
BoyPronunciation: AR-cher
Bowman
Harry
BoyPronunciation: HAR-ee
Home ruler
Lucas
BoyPronunciation: LOO-kas
Light-giving
Thomas
BoyPronunciation: TOM-as
Twin
Alexander
BoyPronunciation: al-eg-ZAN-der
Defender of the people
Ethan
BoyPronunciation: EE-than
Strong and enduring
Max
BoyPronunciation: MAKS
Greatest
Mason
BoyPronunciation: MAY-sun
Stone worker
Sebastian
BoyPronunciation: seh-BAS-tee-an
Venerable
Hugo
BoyPronunciation: HYOO-goh
Mind or spirit
Finn
BoyPronunciation: FIN
Fair or white
Arthur
BoyPronunciation: AR-thur
Bear
Cooper
BoyPronunciation: KOO-per
Barrel maker
Harvey
BoyPronunciation: HAR-vee
Battle worthy
Louis
BoyPronunciation: LOO-ee
Famous warrior
Theo
BoyPronunciation: THEE-oh
Gift of God
Edward
BoyPronunciation: ED-ward
Wealthy guardian
Benjamin
BoyPronunciation: BEN-jah-min
Son of the right hand
Samuel
BoyPronunciation: SAM-yoo-el
God has heard
Ezra
BoyPronunciation: EZ-rah
Help
Felix
BoyPronunciation: FEE-liks
Happy and fortunate
Jasper
BoyPronunciation: JAS-per
Treasurer
Flynn
BoyPronunciation: FLIN
Ruddy or reddish
Arlo
BoyPronunciation: AR-loh
Fortified hill
August
BoyPronunciation: AW-gust
Majestic
Beau
BoyPronunciation: BOH
Beautiful
Elliot
BoyPronunciation: EL-ee-ot
The Lord is my God
Roman
BoyPronunciation: ROH-man
Roman
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Australian Baby Name FAQs
What are the most popular baby names in Australia?
The national top-ten list shown on this page includes Charlotte, Amelia, Isla, Olivia and Mia among the leading girls' names, and Noah, Oliver, Henry, Theodore and Leo among the leading boys' names.
Do popular baby names vary by Australian state and territory?
Yes. While many names appear across several states, rankings can differ significantly between Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia, Tasmania, the ACT and Northern Territory.
Where does the Australian baby-name data come from?
The state and territory sections link directly to official government registries or government open-data sources.
How often are Australian baby-name rankings updated?
Australian state and territory governments typically publish updated baby-name data annually, although timing and format vary by jurisdiction.
Can I browse baby names from other cultures?
Yes. The Baby Names by Origin section links to dedicated country and cultural name pages.
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Australian Baby Name Data Sources
The state and territory rankings on this page are linked to the relevant Australian government source wherever available.
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