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Most popular baby names of 2012

A complete breakdown by gender -- and a look at some possible candidates for 2013. ("Messiah," anyone?)

By Associated Press
May 9, 2013 10:19PM (UTC)
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Top baby names for girls in 2012

1. Sophia

2. Emma

3. Isabella

4. Olivia

5. Ava

6. Emily

7. Abigail

8. Mia

9. Madison

10. Elizabeth

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Top baby names for boys

1. Jacob

2. Mason

3. Ethan

4. Noah

5. William

6. Liam

7. Jayden

8. Michael

9. Alexander

10. Aiden

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Fastest-rising baby names for girls in 2012

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1. Arya

2. Perla

3. Catalina

4. Elisa

5. Raelynn

6. Rosalie

7. Haven

8. Raelyn

9. Briella

10. Marilyn

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Fastest-rising names for boys

1. Major

2. Gael

3. Jase

4. Messiah

5. Brantley

6. Iker

7. King

8. Rory

9. Ari

10. Maverick


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