The top baby names of 2018

The things you do while preparing for a baby often fall into one of two categories: Important or Fun. You need to go to your prenatal appointments, but you want to throw a baby shower. You need to back a bag for the hospital, but you want to pick out baby shoes that match your sneakers. The one baby preparation item that is both essential and exciting is…baby names!

You could spend days, weeks, and months reading baby name books, scouring the web, and dissecting your family tree looking for the perfect name for your little one. It’s fun to think about all the possibilities, and it helps you feel closer to your child before they even arrive. That’s why we’re so happy to present you with one more resource in your quest to find the perfect name: the top Ovia baby names of 2018!

These are the top 100 names Ovia moms have chosen for their soon-to-arrive little ones, giving you a sneak peek into what the most popular names of 2018 are going to be. Spot any of your favorites on the list?

Girls Boys
1. Emma 1. Liam
2. Olivia 2. Noah
3. Ava 3. Oliver
4. Harper 4. Mason
5. Sophia 5. Carter
6. Ellie 6. Logan
7. Amelia 7. Jackson
8. Lily 8. Grayson
9. Charlotte 9. Wyatt
10. Mia 10. Jack
11. Ella 11. Lincoln
12. Scarlett 12. Jax
13. Avery 13. Luke
14. Mila 14. Lucas
15. Bella 15. Levi
16. Isabella 16. Eli
17. Aria 17. Elijah
18. Paisley 18. Greyson
19. Luna 19. Maverick
20. Poppy 20. Owen
21. Layla 21. Leo
22. Nova 22. Hunter
23. Charlie 23. Jaxon
24. Riley 24. Easton
25. Aubrey 25. Henry
26. Zoey 26. Aiden
27. Evie 27. Sawyer
28. Penelope 28. Bentley
29. Hazel 29. Hudson
30. Evelyn 30. Max
31. Nora 31. Sebastian
32. Kinsley 32. Asher
33. Aurora 33. Charlie
34. Stella 34. James
35. Lilly 35. Connor
36. Emily 36. Carson
37. Kennedy 37. Cooper
38. Abigail 38. Benjamin
39. Savannah 39. Ezra
40. Addison 40. Landon
41. Sophie 41. Brayden
42. Chloe 42. Jacob
43. Everly 43. King
44. Peyton 44. William
45. Gracie 45. Gabriel
46. Lucy 46. Mateo
47. Madison 47. Ethan
48. Grace 48. Alexander 
49. Piper 49. Jace
50. Caroline 50. Parker

For an expanded list of names, visit the Ovia blog!

And since you’re reading about names, we think you’ll love Ovia’s My baby names feature! We’ve collected thousands of names, along with their meanings, popularity, and associated nicknames, to help you choose the perfect one. You can sort by gender association and first letter, discover new options, and save all your favorites. 

Click here to start swiping, and find My baby names any time in the “more” menu! 

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