Mia is the most popular name for baby girls in California this year, dethroning Olivia, which has held the top spot since 2019. The Social Security Administration releases the most popular baby names report each May,

California has been the bellwether for some names that jumped in popularity nationwide in recent years. Mateo was No. 4 in California back in 2018, when it was No. 37 in the United States; last year, it was No. 3 in California, No. 7 in the U.S. And Camila, for several years a top 5 pick in California, has now risen to 11th nationwide.

Baby names can be inspired by many things – a person's favourite holiday destination, a family member, or even a season.For the latter, some couples expecting a baby girl in summer may be on the hunt for the perfect moniker.