Here are the most popular baby names of 2026, according to BabyCenter

(Gray News) - BabyCenter has released its list of the most popular baby names of 2026.Olivia and Noah remain the top names for girls and boys, according to the list. The top five boy names have stayed the same for the third year in a row.Top boy namesLiam and Oliver rank second and third on the list. Elijah and Mateo round out the top five boy names.Lucas rose one spot to No. 6. Elias jumped eight spots to join the top 10 for the first time at No. 7. Levi fell two spots to No. 8, and Ezra fell one spot to No. 9. Leo rose one spot to rejoin the top 10 at No. 10. Asher, at No. 11, and Luca, at No. 12, fell out of the top 10.Top girl namesEliana surged five spots to become the second most popular girl name, after debuting last year at No. 7. Amelia fell one spot to No. 3. Charlotte rose two spots to No. 4. Sophia fell two spots to No. 5.Isabella fell one spot to No. 6, and Emma fell three spots to No. 7. Aurora rose one spot to No. 8. Evelyn rose five spots to rejoin the top 10 at No. 9,