New Mexico

Baby naming in New Mexico reflects the unique character and heritage of this distinctive region.

As a southwestern state, New Mexico has its own distinct naming culture influenced by demographics, heritage, and local traditions.

New Mexico parents have clear favorites when it comes to baby names. The most popular girl names in NM are Mia, Camila, Emma, Sophia, Olivia. For boys, New Mexico parents prefer Noah, Mateo, Ezekiel, Liam, Santiago.

These rankings reflect naming data specific to New Mexico, which may differ significantly from national trends.

See how New Mexico parents' choices compare to families across the rest of America.

Regional variations in baby names often reflect local culture, ethnic composition, and community values. What's popular in New Mexico may be less common elsewhere, and vice versa.

Understanding New Mexico-specific naming trends helps parents gauge how common or unique their chosen name will be in their local community. A name that's rare nationally might be quite popular in your state, or vice versa.

Our state-level data provides the local context that national rankings can't capture.

Compare New Mexico's naming preferences with other states to discover regional patterns across America. Our database covers all 50 states plus territories, with detailed rankings and trend analysis for each region.