New Zealand Baby Names, The Most Popular New Zealand Names, Page 2
New Zealand baby names carry the windswept poetry of the South Pacific, from Maori warrior chants to sheep-dotted hillsides and rugby-field cheers. If your family has roots in Aotearoa, or you simply love the islands from a Lord of the Rings rewatch, these New Zealand baby names bring lush green valleys and rich cultural heritage into your nursery. They feel fresh, meaningful, and proudly local.
You will love how Maori and Pakeha names sit side by side on Kiwi playgrounds. Aroha means ''love'' in te reo Maori and makes a gentle girl name, while Kahu means ''hawk'' and suits a bold boy. Tui honors the iconic native songbird and works for a girl, and Matai, meaning ''peace,'' is a strong boy pick. For English-heritage Kiwi picks, Oliver and Charlotte lead the charts year after year, reflecting the blend of cultures that make New Zealand unique.
You can mix te reo names with English middles, like Tui Rose or Kahu James, which is a common and celebrated practice across New Zealand. Browse our Polynesian, Australian, and nature-inspired lists for more island influences, and check our meanings pages when you want a name tied to birds, mountains, or the sea. Choosing New Zealand baby names honors a country of stunning beauty, warm people, and a bicultural spirit your child can carry proudly anywhere in the world.
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Recorded origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braxton | Male | Anglo | |
| Brooke | Lives By The Stream | Male | English |
| Brooklyn | Water: Stream. | Female | English |
| Cale | Bold | Male | English |
| Caleb | Bold | Male | Hebrew |
| Cameron | Crooked Nose | Male | Celtic |
| Carter | Drives A Cart | Male | English |
| Charles | A Man. French Variant Of Carl Adopted By The English Since Seventeenth-Centur... | Male | English |
| Charlie | A Man: Variant Of Carl. | Male | English |
| Charlotte | Tiny And Feminine. Also Feminine Of Charles Meaning Manly | Female | French |
| Chloe | Means | Female | French |
| Chris | Abbreviation Of Christopher And Christian. | Male | English |
| Christian | Variant Of Christiana. Follower Of Christ. | Female | English |
| Connor | Strong Willed Or Wise Hound-Lover. | Male | Irish |
| Cooper | Makes Barrels | Male | English |
| Corrie | Variant Of Cory Meaning Variously - From The Round Hill: Seething Pool: Ravine | Female | English |
| Cristin | Variant Of Christian. | Female | English |
| Daniel | God Is My Judge. The Biblical Prophet And Writer Of Book Of Daniel Was A Teen... | Male | Hebrew |
| David | Dearly Loved | Male | Hebrew |
| Dominick | "Variant Of Dominic, Belonging To The Lord" | Male | Latin |
| Dylan | Man From The Sea | Male | Welsh |
| Eden | Perfect | Female | Hebrew |
| Edward | Guardian | Male | Anglo |
| Eleanor | Shining Light. Variant Of Helen. | Female | French |
| Eli | Ascended Or My God. The Biblical High Priest Eli Judged Israel For 40 Years A... | Male | Hebrew |
| Elias | My God Is Jehovah. Variant Of Hebrew Elijah. | Male | Spanish |
| Elijah | Jehovah Is God | Male | Hebrew |
| Elizabeth | Sister Of Mark | Female | Arthurian |
| Ella | Beautiful Fairy | Female | English |
| Ellie | Abbreviation Of Eleanor And Ellen. | Female | English |
| Elsie | Noble | Female | German |
| Ember | Anniversary. Ember Day Is A Day In Lent Devoted To Fasting And Prayer. Also M... | Female | English |
| Emilia | Flattering | Female | Spanish |
| Emily | "Industrious, Eager" | Female | German |
| Emma | Whole: Complete. Universal | Female | German |
| Emma-Lee | Female | English | |
| Esther | Star | Female | Hebrew |
| Ethan | Strong | Male | Hebrew |
| Eva | Danish Form Of Eve (Life) | Female | Danish |
| Evan | Young Fighter | Male | Celtic |
| Evelyn | Light | Female | Celtic |
| Evie | Living One. Variant Of Eve. In The Bible Eve Was Adam's Wife And The First Wo... | Female | Hebrew |
| Ezra | Helper | Male | Hebrew |
| Faith | Faithful | Female | English |
| Felix | Name Of A Saint | Male | Anglo |
| Finn | Fair. Mythology: Finn Mac Cumhail Was Legendary Irish 3Rd Century Hero Simila... | Male | Irish |
| Fletcher | Maker Of Arrows | Male | Scottish |
| Florence | Flowering. | Female | English |
| Flynn | Son Of The Ruddy Man.Variants Include Flin, Flinn, And Flyn. FOGARTY, FOGERTY... | Male | Irish |
| Frankie | Diminutive Of Frank Free: A Free Man. Frankie Is Occasionally Used For Girls. | Male | English |
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