Olivia, Liam were state's top baby names in 2023

The top names given to babies born in New Mexico in 2023 were Olivia for girls and Liam for boys.

Liam has been the top boys’ name for three of the last four years.

The state’s Department of Health, which has reported on names given to newborns since 2014, on Wednesday released the list of the year’s most popular baby names through Dec. 18.

For girls, the second-most popular name was Amelia, followed by Isabella.

The rest of the girls’ names, listed by popularity, were Emma, Sofia, Mia, Sophia, Aria, Luna and Camila.

For boys, the second-most popular name was Mateo, followed by Noah, Santiago, Ezekiel, Elijah, Josiah, Sebastian, Ezra and Julian.

The DOH reported that eight of the top 10 girls’ and boys’ names from last year remained in the top 10 in 2023.

Oliver and James fell out of the top 10 for boys, replaced by Josiah and Julian.

Evelyn fell out of the top 10 for girls, making way for Sofia. Both Sofia and Sophia have held spots in the top 10 for six of the last nine years.