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Noah and Grace Top NI Baby Names Again
16 Apr
Summary
- Noah and Grace were the most popular baby names in Northern Ireland in 2025.
- Grace has held a top spot for girls for 20 years, and Noah regained the top for boys.
- A greater variety of girls' names were registered compared to boys' names in 2025.

In 2025, Noah and Grace emerged as the most favored names for newborns in Northern Ireland. The Northern Ireland Statistics and Research Agency (Nisra) reported that Grace secured the top position for girls for the second consecutive year, a consistent favorite among the top three for two decades. Noah has also regained its status as the most popular boys' name, having previously held the number one spot in earlier years. Jack and James followed as the second and third most popular boys' names, respectively.