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This list of the most popular baby names in Ontario for 2015 is based on provincial government statistics. Don’t worry, the lists for the rest of the provinces and territories are coming. We’re just waiting for them to release the data. Stay tuned.
Boys
1. Liam
Strong-willed warrior
2. Ethan
Firm, strong
3. Noah
Rest, peace
4. Benjamin
Son of my right hand
5. William
Strong-willed warrior
6. Jacob
Supplanter
7. Lucas
From Lucania
8. Mason
Stone worker
9. Logan
From the hollow
10. Alexander
Defender of the people
11. Nathan
He gave
12. Jack
Diminutive form of John or Jackson
13. Owen
Desire born
14. James
Supplanter
15. Oliver
Elf army
16. Daniel
God is my judge
17. Jackson
Son of Jack
18. Carter
Driver of a cart
19. Ryan
King
20. Matthew
Gift of God
Girls
1. Olivia
Elf army
2. Emma
Universal
3. Ava
Like a bird
4. Sophia
Wisdom
5. Charlotte
Free
6. Emily
To strive or excel or rival
7. Abigail
Joy of the Father
8. Chloe
Verdant and blooming
9. Isabella
God is my Oath
10. Avery
Elf ruler
11. Ella/ Mia
Young girl/ Of the sea or bitter
12. Lily
Lily Flower
13. Amelia
To strive or excel or rival
14. Hannah
Grace
15. Sofia
Wisdom
16. Grace
Grace of God
17. Victoria
Winner, conqueror
18. Maya
Water
19. Audrey
Noble and strength
20. Evelyn
Wished-for-child
