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Top Baby Names In 2012

DETROIT (WWJ/AP) - Having a baby can be a very exciting time for a couple, especially when it comes to choosing the right name.

The Social Security Administration has released the list of the most popular baby names of 2012. The the top five for girls were Sophia, Emma, Isabella, Oliva and Ava. For boys: Jacob, Mason, Ethan, Noah and William.

The top five fasting rising baby names for girls last year were Arya, Perla, Catalina, Elisa and Raelyn; and for boys, Major, Gael, Jase, Messiah and Brantley.

Here's the complete list as provided by the Social Security Administration:

Top baby names for girls in 2012

1. Sophia

2. Emma

3. Isabella

4. Olivia

5. Ava

6. Emily

7. Abigail

8. Mia

9. Madison

10. Elizabeth

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Top baby names for boys

1. Jacob

2. Mason

3. Ethan

4. Noah

5. William

6. Liam

7. Jayden

8. Michael

9. Alexander

10. Aiden

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Fastest-rising baby names for girls in 2012

1. Arya

2. Perla

3. Catalina

4. Elisa

5. Raelynn

6. Rosalie

7. Haven

8. Raelyn

9. Briella

10. Marilyn

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Fastest-rising names for boys

1. Major

2. Gael

3. Jase

4. Messiah

5. Brantley

6. Iker

7. King

8. Rory

9. Ari

10. Maverick

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