Aleksejs is the Most Popular Name in Latvia for Next Week's Name Days
According to the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs, Aleksejs is the most common name among those listed in the calendar for the upcoming week, while Anvars and Liepa are the rarest.
Data from the Population Register of the Office of Citizenship and Migration Affairs (PMLP) reveals the frequency of personal names included in the calendar for July 13–19, 2026, in Latvia. The most widespread name is Aleksejs, borne by 9,680 residents.
Other frequently occurring names include Oskars (5,985), Estere (3,326), Margarita (3,073), Alekss (2,262), Ritvars (1,484), and Aleksis (1,068). In contrast, several names are extremely rare: only 26 individuals are named Anvars, 29 – Liepa, 48 – Egmonts, and 79 – Hermīne.
The PMLP statistics also provide a breakdown of name day celebrants. For example, on July 13, name days are celebrated by 104 Margrietas and 3,073 Margaritas; on July 14 – 5,985 Oskars and 1,484 Ritvars; on July 15 – 643 Egons, 48 Egmonts, 736 Egijas, 297 Henriks, and 112 Heinrihs; on July 16 – 79 Hermīnes, 3,326 Esteres, and 29 Liepas; on July 17 – 1,068 Aleksis, 9,680 Aleksejs, and 2,262 Alekss; on July 18 – 133 Rozālijas and 193 Rozes; on July 19 – 278 Jautrītes, 231 Kamilas, 138 Dignas, and 972 Sāras.
The data also include figures on births this year and regional distribution, though these are not detailed. Overall, thousands of people across Latvia will celebrate their name days in the coming week.
