Looking for inspiration for your little one’s name? Check out this list of some of the most popular baby names in Canada for 2025.
Naming your little one feels like the most important decision in the world. And in some ways, it is. You’re choosing what someone will be called forever. But it’s also not unheard of for people to meet their little one and do an about-face on a long-selected, beloved name. And that’s okay. Our advice is to choose a handful of names you love and then wait to see which one suits your new addition best. And if all else fails? Just give them a really great nickname once they grow into their personality.
We’ve gathered 75 popular baby names in Canada in 2025 to provide a little inspiration for parents-to-be. We’ve given you a quick hit on the meaning of each, too. Say each one out loud with your last name and any family names you intend to include, and check out our tips for choosing names that flow well.
NOTE: We’ve divided this list into typically girl, typically boy and gender-neutral names for easy organization but, hey, it’s 2025. You do you.
Traditionally Girl
Olivia – Olive tree
Emma – Universal
Amelia – Work, industrious
Charlotte – Free man
Ava – Life, bird
Sophia – Wisdom
Isla – Island
Mia – Mine
Evelyn – Desired, beautiful bird
Harper – Harp player
Lily – Lily flower
Ella – Fairy maiden
Scarlett – Bright red
Grace – Elegance, blessing
Nora – Honour, light
Hazel – Hazelnut tree
Aria – Air, melody
Aurora – Dawn
Violet – Purple flower
Zoe – Life
Ivy – Evergreen plant
Luna – Moon
Mila – Gracious, dear
Ellie – Bright shining one
Stella – Star
Traditionally Boy
Liam – Strong-willed warrior
Noah – Rest, comfort
Oliver – Olive tree
James – Supplanter
Benjamin – Son of the right hand
Elijah – My God is Yahweh
Lucas – Light
Mason – Worker in stone
Ethan – Strong, firm
Jackson – Son of Jack
Henry – Ruler of the household
Leo – Lion
Alexander – Defender of the people
Levi – Joined, attached
Sebastian – Venerable, revered
William – Strong-willed protector
Daniel – God is my judge
Jack – God is gracious
Matthew – Gift of God
Nathan – He gave
Hudson – Son of Hugh
Owen – Noble, youthful
Caleb – Devotion to God
Thomas – Twin
Theo – Divine gift
Gender-Neutral
Avery – Ruler of the elves
Riley – Courageous, valiant
Jordan – Flowing down (referring to the Jordan River)
Quinn – Wise, intelligent
Harper – Harp player
Taylor – Tailor
Morgan – Sea circle
Casey – Brave, watchful
Reese – Enthusiasm, ardour
Blake – Dark or pale
Cameron – Crooked nose
Skylar – Scholar or sheltering
Dakota – Friend or ally
Charlie – Free man
Finley – Fair warrior
Emerson – Son of Emery
Sage – Wise
Rowan – Little red one
Alex – Defender of the people
Remy – Oarsman
Lennox – Elm grove
Phoenix – Mythical bird symbolizing rebirth
River – Flowing body of water
Ellis – Benevolent
Micah – Who is like God
