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These are the most popular baby names in Atlanta

Nameberry revealed , Atlanta's, most popular baby names.Isla and Caleb , are Atlanta's most popular names for baby girls and boys.Atlanta shares five names each with Denver, San Francisco, and New York City.Luna, Ava, Atticus, Finn, and James , are shared between Atlanta and San Francisco for top baby names in common.Isla, Caleb, Hazel, Ivy, and Atticus, are shared between Atlanta and Denver for top baby names in common.Common Atlanta and New York City baby names are , Maeve, Luna, Ava, Atticus, and Finn.Atlantans love "A" names, Five top names start with A: Adeline, Ava, Atticus, Ace, and Ambrose
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Oct 8, 2021

Isla and Caleb are Atlanta’s most popular baby names this year, according to the world’s largest baby name website, Nameberry.

Nameberry compared search trends among its readers in Atlanta and 11 other major cities in the U.S to create its top baby names list.

The site also looked at the names that were popular in multiple cities. Luna, Ava, Atticus, Finn and James, for example, are popular in both Atlanta and San Francisco. Atlanta and Denver share a fondness for Isla, Caleb, Hazel, Ivy and Atticus.

On the other hand are names that seem to have city-specific popularity. Josephine, Lucy, Adeline and Elizabeth for girls and Graham, Bennett and Calvin made the top 10 in Atlanta, but not in any of the other cities surveyed.

The top 10 most popular girl names in Atlanta:

1. Isla

2. Maeve

3. Josephine

4. Lucy

5. Luna

6. Adeline

7. Ava

8. Elizabeth

9. Hazel

10. Ivy

The top 10 most popular boy names in Atlanta:

1. Caleb

2. Graham

3. Atticus

4. Bennett

5. Calvin

6. Finn

7. James

8. Lochlan

9. Ace

10. Ambrose

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Avery Newmark covers travel, wellness, events and trending news for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. With a dual background in film production and journalism, Avery came to the AJC after working as a video editor. She enjoys film photography and live music in her free time. Reach her at avery.newmark@ajc.com.

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