They’re here! 2017’s most popular baby names from around the globe

And if you are due your baby in the next few weeks, you might be interested to know what other parents across the globe named their little bundles in 2017 – just, you know, for research purposes.

According to Mother.ly and Nameberry, the stats have started to trinkle in, and from England and Wales, to Israel and New Zealand, here are some of the absolute most popular baby names of the past 11 months:

1. Oliver and Olivia

Both of these names are still riding high in the charts in the UK.

2. Amelia

Just lost its leading position to Olivia, but we still think it’s a stunner.

3. Lily

A forever classic.

4. Muhammed

This name actually surpassed William as the most popular choice for baby boys.

5. Luna

Steadily climbing the charts, boosted no doubt by little Luna Legend.

First pigtails!!

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6. Aria

Have now entered the Top 100 list.

7. Harper

Inspired, maybe, by little Harper Beckham.

8. Arlo

Becoming a popular choice for baby boys.

9. Reggie

Another list-climber.

10. Ezra

Has entered the Top 100.

11. Charlotte and George

The two royal tots are still inspiring baby name trends all over the globe.

 

12. Music legends surnames

Lennon, Presley, Marley and Hendrix are all in the US Top 1000 list of baby names.

13. Tamar and Avigail

Most popular baby girl names in Israel.

14. Eitan and Noam

Currently the most popular choices for baby boys in Israel.

 

 

15. Maori names in New Zealand

Traditional Maori names like Ari, Kai, Maia and Ariana are rising in popularity in New Zealand. Inspired, no doubt, by the Disney movie of the same name, Polynesian Moana makes the list too.

16. Grace

A beautiful, classic choice, Grace is everywhere at the moment.

 

 

 

What do you think, parents? Did YOUR baby name make the list?