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The rise of the name Oaklee in red states

Liam and Olivia are the two most popular names for newborns, according to new data from the Social Security Administration.

But another name is rising in popularity, especially for girls in red states: Oaklee — spelled in various ways.

NPR’s Neda Ulaby reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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