When my first baby was a few days old, my best friend from college called to congratulate me. I always remember the advice she gave me during that phone call, despite the newborn fog I was in.

In 2023, 2,382 baby girls were named Juniper, making it the 113th most popular choice among female names. Meanwhile, Julia ranked 122nd, with 2,290 newborn baby Julias. Maverick is more popular ...