LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Oh, baby! Olivia and Noah are still the names to beat in BabyCenter’s 2026 rankings, but a few newcomers are climbing fast.
Familiar favorites for boys
For the third straight year, the boys’ top five remain unchanged: Noah, Liam, Oliver, Elijah and Mateo.
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Lucas moves up to sixth, followed by Elias, which climbs eight places for its first appearance in the top 10. Levi, Ezra and Leo complete the list.
Leo returns to the top 10, while Asher and Luca slip to 11th and 12th, respectively.
Eliana gains ground
Olivia keeps the girls’ crown, but Eliana jumps from seventh to second. Amelia takes third, Charlotte fourth and Sophia fifth.
Isabella, Emma and Aurora follow. Evelyn climbs five places to ninth, returning to the top 10 after a two-year absence. Mia stays in 10th place, while Ellie drops to 11th.
New arrivals and a comeback
Magnolia is the only addition to the girls’ top 100, rising 40 places to No. 88.
On the boys’ side, Milo climbs to No. 89, Stetson reaches No. 95 and Archer lands at No. 96. Dean claims the final spot at No. 100—its first appearance in the top 100 this century.
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The results reflect BabyCenter’s rankings and are not specific to Michigan.