Aussie baby names that are quickly rising in popularity
When it comes to baby names, you don't want something too popular, but you also don't want something too niche.
The perfect compromise is baby names that are having a rise in popularity.
These Aussie baby names have seen the fastest rise in popularity over the span of 2022 to 2023, according to Australian research from McCrindle.
Get ahead of the crowd with these adorable baby names.
The name Ada, which has Germanic origins and means "nobility", has risen 40 places in the last year.
Aubrey was originally an English boy's name meaning "elf ruler" in the middle ages and 19th century, according to Nameberry.
It has mostly been used as a girl's name in the US since the 1970s.
In Australia, it has risen 12 spots in popularity.
The classic Latin name August has risen in 27 places in popularity since last year.
The name, which means "great, magnificent", could be seen as a homage to a number of historically important figures or to the month, being the only truly popular month name for boys.
The name Cleo takes out the number one spot of fastest rising baby names for girls, rising 44 spots in a year. It is of English origin and means "glory".
Finley was originally a boy's name of Scottish, Irish origin meaning "fair-haired hero", though over time it has been used by both sexes to become a renowned unisex name.
It has risen 22 places in the last year.
Isaiah, a Hebrew name from the Old testament meaning "Salvation of the Lord", rose 16 places last year.
Jude, a Latin origin name meaning "praised", has risen 20 spots in popularity over the last year.
Koa is a traditionally masculine Hawaiian name meaning "warrior", though it is also rising in popularity as a girl's name.
It has risen 17 places in the last year in Australia.
The name Lottie seems suitable for anyone of any age – whether it be a little girl exploring life, to a sweet grandmother sitting at home with their knitting needles.
But the true meaning of this name may surprise you.
Lottie is in fact a girl's name of English origin, but it means "free man".
Nowadays it is mostly known as a nickname for the name Charlotte.
The name has risen 30 places in the popularity ranks since last year.
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