Top Māori baby names in 2021
Check out the top 20 Māori names in New Zealand in 2021 for both kōtiro (girls) and tama (boys) below. If you want to pay homage to your homeland or just after something a little unique. Such beautiful names from a beautiful language. Be inspired!
| Kōtiro | Tama | |
| 1 | Mia | Nikau |
| 2 | Aria | Ari |
| 3 | Maia | Niko |
| 4 | Aurora | Koa |
| 5 | Amaia | Mateo |
| 6 | Kiara | Keanu |
| 7 | Kaia | Mikaere |
| 8 | Amara | Manaia |
| 9 | Kora | Kairo |
| 10 | Nina | Kiwa |
| 11 | Maria | Te Ariki |
| 12 | Manaia | Wiremu |
| 13 | Naomi | Kane |
| 14 | Nora | Kai |
| 15 | Keira | Ihaia |
| 16 | Ariana | Kauri |
| 17 | Anahera | Ariki |
| 18 | Hana | Romeo |
| 19 | Remi | Tai |
| 20 | Ana | Kahurangi |
* Department of Internal Affairs, New Zealand