Russia named most babies Sofia and Mikhail in 2025

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The most popular baby names in Russia for 2025 have been revealed, with Sofia and Mikhail topping the lists for girls and boys, respectively. Data released today shows that 7,177 girls were named Sofia, while 8,330 boys were named Mikhail since the beginning of the year. Other popular names include Eva and Anna for girls, and Alexander and Artem for boys. A government service launched in September 2023 helps parents choose names, offering suggestions based on gender, popularity, and the starting letter of the name.


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