The province's first baby of the New Year was born January 1st at 12:17 am at the Saint-François d'Assise Hospital in Quebec City. Welcome to the world baby girl Éliane!
In 2022, the names Olivia, Sophia, Amelia, Emma and Ava were the most popular amongst new-born girls in Canada. As for new-born boys, it was rather Noah, Liam, Jackson, Oliver and Leo that made the top 5.
Emma and Noah aren't new to the podium, as they were the two most popular new-born girl and boy names in the province of Quebec for the year 2021.
Will these names remain popular in the New Year? Let's wait and see!
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