If you're expecting or just curious what Alberta parents are naming their little ones this year, the province just dropped its list of the most popular baby names of 2025 and there are a few surprises.
Top Baby Girl Names in Alberta (2025)
Olivia
Amelia
Emma & Sophia (tied)
Charlotte
Violet
Isla
Elli & Nora (tied)
Eliana
Chloe & Evelyn (tied)
Aurora
Olivia keeps its grip on the top spot it's been a dominant name across Canada for a few years running. What's interesting is Aurora cracking the top ten. For a province that gets some of the best northern lights viewing in the world, it feels less like a coincidence and more like Alberta parents being Alberta parents.
Top Baby Boy Names in Alberta (2025)
Noah
Theodore
Oliver
Henry
Jack & Lucas (tied)
Levi
Liam
Muhammad
James
William
Theodore at number two is the real story here. It's a name that felt dusty a decade ago and is now showing up in playgrounds across the province. Noah holding number one isn't shocking it's been a fixture near the top for years. Muhammad breaking into the top ten at number eight is worth noting too, reflecting the growth of Alberta's Muslim communities, particularly in Calgary and Edmonton.
The ties scattered across both lists tell their own story Alberta parents are clearly passionate about a few names and unwilling to let either win outright.
Whether you're expecting, recently named a little one, or just find this kind of data oddly satisfying, the full provincial data is worth a look.
