Top Māori baby names in 2022
Check out the top 20 Māori names in New Zealand in 2022 for both kōtiro (girls) and tama (boys) below. Celebrate the beauty of the Māori language and culture with these captivating names for girls and boys. Whether you want to honor your heritage or simply desire a unique name, let these choices inspire you.
| Kōtiro | Tama | |
| 1 | Aroha/Te Aroha | Ariki/Te Ariki/Teariki |
| 2 | Aria | Nikau |
| 3 | Anahera | Wiremu |
| 4 | Maia | Rawiri |
| 5 | Moana | Mikaere |
| 6 | Kaia | Manaia |
| 7 | Manaia | Kai |
| 8 | Atarangi/Te Atarangi | Manaaki |
| 9 | Ataahua | Kahurangi |
| 10 | Marama | Koa |
| 11 | Tui | Tangaroa |
| 12 | Kora | Rangi/Te Rangi |
| 13 | Mei | Niko |
| 14 | Hana | Toa |
| 15 | Tiare | Hemi |
| 16 | Ana | Tamati |
| 17 | Kahurangi | Anaru |
| 18 | Ariana | Tipene |
| 19 | Mereana | Kauri |
| 20 | Māia | Hohepa |
* Department of Internal Affairs, New Zealand