#1 (Girl): Sophia
#2 (Girl): Emma
Meaning: Complete, Universal, Risk-taker
Last year's top girl name slipped a notch this year to the #2 spot. And in case you thought Emma was just widespread in the U.S., it's equally popular in Canada, Ireland, Belgium, Germany, Norway, France and Finland. The historical Emma was Queen of England, the mother of two kings, a savvy and fearless adventurer—just the role model for your strong-willed new princess.
#2 (Boys): Aiden
Meaning: Fiery
Aiden fell off the Top 10 for the first time in years in 2015, only to make a spectacular raise back to the (near) top. It's also becoming more and more popular as a girl name, moving it more and more into the ever-popular gender-neutral category.
#3 (Girls): Olivia
Meaning: Olive Tree, Emblem of Peace
Chances are your Olivia will definitely not be the only one in their preschool class. The name was moderately visible throughout the 20th century in the U.S. and, in about 2000, exploded into the top 10, where it has firmly remained.
#3 (Boys): Lucas
Meaning: Light-giving
2015's #16 boy name, Lucas, has steadily risen up the ranks to find itself in the Top 10 for the first time. With a nod to "Star Wars" director George Lucas, Lucas is quickly becoming more popular than its predecessor, Luke.
#4 (Girls): Ava
Meaning: Life
Chances are you'll hear lots of moms yelling for "Ava!" on the playground. Last year's #4 girl name isn't letting go of its position any time soon. It's short, it's sweet and it's crazy popular. More unique alternatives include Eva, Avery, Aveline and Ada.
#4 (Boys): Liam
Meaning: Valiant protector
Irish favorite Liam harks back to centuries of kings and conquerors and carries the romance and royalty of rich history in its melodic Gaelic syllables. From One Direction singer Liam, to action stars Liam Hemsworth and Liam Neeson, this isn't a boy name that's going anywhere soon.
