Top baby names in California

Do you know which baby girl and baby boy names are searched most often in California? We do!

Ah, California! With the golden poppy its state flower and residents sporting a golden tan on the Golden Coast, it's no wonder California is nicknamed The "Golden State." California has it all, from the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the Mojave Desert to the dynamic cities of Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose and Long Beach.

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Parents-to-be in trend-setting California searched these names more than any others at BabyHold. Look for them to become popular nationwide:

Top California Names for Girls

1. Kayla
2. Mia
3. Arianna
4. Nevaeh
5. Jessica
6. Chloe
7. Gianna
8. Adalyn
9. Keira
10. Zoe
11. Aiyana
12. Ava
13. Sofia
14. Ella
15. Liliana
16. Kimberly
17. Isabella
18. Kaylee
19. Kaya
20. Aaliyah

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Top California Names for Boys

1. Jaden/Jayden
2. Caden
3. Ethan
4. Rylan
5. Caleb
6. Landon
7. Connor
8. Damian
9. Noah
10. Michael
11. Brandon
12. Tyler
13. Sean
14. Joshua
15. Elijah
16. Avery
17. Aidan
18. Jacob
19. Kai
20. Killian

Masculine baby names for boys

Baby Name Trends in California

There are a number of trending baby names not listed above. Popular unisex names are being used for baby boys and girls alike and include Tristan, Teagan, Raine, Riley, Logan and Hayden. Interestingly, names made popular by famous males (such as Rainne Wilson of The Office) are more likely to be given to a girl and named made popular by females (such as Hayden Panatierre) are more likely to become a boy's name. Sometimes the spelling is modified to make a name more masculine or feminine.

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