2016 Most Popular Baby Names by State

Choosing a name for your baby is one of the most important decisions you'll make as a parent. With so many options out there, it can be overwhelming to decide on the perfect name. To help you out, we've compiled a list of the most popular baby names by state in 2016. From Emma to Liam, see which names topped the charts in each state.

Alabama: Emma and William Alaska: Emma and Liam Arizona: Emma and Liam Arkansas: Emma and William California: Mia and Noah Colorado: Olivia and Liam Connecticut: Olivia and Noah Delaware: Emma and Liam Florida: Isabella and Liam Georgia: Ava and William Hawaii: Emma and Liam Idaho: Emma and Liam Illinois: Olivia and Noah Indiana: Emma and Liam Iowa: Harper and Oliver Kansas: Emma and Liam Kentucky: Emma and William Louisiana: Emma and Liam Maine: Emma and Liam Maryland: Ava and Liam Massachusetts: Olivia and Benjamin Michigan: Ava and Noah Minnesota: Olivia and Henry Mississippi: Ava and William Missouri: Emma and William Montana: Emma and Liam Nebraska: Emma and Liam Nevada: Mia and Liam New Hampshire: Charlotte and Benjamin New Jersey: Emma and Liam New Mexico: Mia and Noah New York: Emma and Liam North Carolina: Ava and William North Dakota: Harper and Liam Ohio: Emma and Liam Oklahoma: Emma and Liam Oregon: Emma and Oliver Pennsylvania: Emma and Liam Rhode Island: Olivia and Liam South Carolina: Emma and William South Dakota: Emma and Liam Tennessee: Emma and William Texas: Emma and Liam Utah: Olivia and William Vermont: Emma and Liam Virginia: Emma and William Washington: Emma and Liam West Virginia: Emma and Liam Wisconsin: Olivia and William Wyoming: Emma and Liam

While some names, like Emma and Liam, were popular across multiple states, there were also some unique trends in baby names by region. In the Northeast, names like Olivia and Benjamin were popular, while in the South, names like Ava and William topped the charts. In the West, Mia and Noah were popular choices, while in the Midwest, Harper and Oliver were on the rise. Overall, classic names like Emma and William remained popular, while more unique names like Harper and Oliver saw an increase in popularity.

Choosing a name for your baby is a big decision, but hopefully this list of the most popular baby names by state in 2016 has given you some inspiration. Whether you go with a classic name or something more unique, remember that the most important thing is that you choose a name that you and your child will love for years to come.