Maryland Welcomes First Babies of 2025 with Celebratory Enthusiasm
As the dawn of a new year emerged at midnight, families across Maryland celebrated profound personal milestones with the arrival of the state’s first babies of 2025. The joyous occurrences marked a heartwarming beginning to the year, with hospitals reporting several newborns heralding fresh opportunities for their families.
The first baby to greet the New Year was Lando Antonio Nakia Jackson, born just moments after midnight at the University of Maryland Saint Joseph Medical Center. He weighed an impressive 5 pounds and 16 ounces, ensuring that his timing captured the essence of a New Year’s celebration.
Following closely behind Lando, Amir Eliseo Pullen made his debut at 1:16 a.m. at Sinai Hospital, tipping the scales at 7 pounds and 3 ounces. His mother, Amber Pullen, expressed a clear sense of eagerness regarding Amir’s arrival, humorously stating, “I wanted him yesterday! I was over being pregnant and in labor, but everybody kept saying he was coming today.” Such sentiments reflect the universal anticipation of childbirth coupled with the intense desire many parents feel for their children to arrive.
Another noteworthy arrival included Eliani Grace, born at 2:36 a.m. at MedStar Harbor Hospital. Weighing 6 pounds and 7 ounces, her arrival was particularly special for her family as she shares a birthday with her grandfather, also born on January 1st at midnight. This delightful coincidence adds a layer of familial significance to the new year.
The thrill of new beginnings was palpable as these families embraced their new roles. Blanca, Eliani’s mother, expressed her admiration for her daughter, calling her a “little blessing,” while Amber Pullen reflected on the joy that Amir would bring as he joins their bustling family—which now comprises seven children after over 20 years of marriage.
In addition to these inaugural births, several other babies welcomed the new year in Maryland, showcasing a diverse array of new lives emerging in hospitals across the state. Notable births included a baby girl at the University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center at 3:03 a.m., followed by a baby boy born at the University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center at 4:14 a.m. Later in the morning, more newborns joined the ranks, including a baby boy at 8:11 a.m. and another at 10:03 a.m., contributing to Maryland’s welcoming of new life.
Interestingly, the children born in 2025 will belong to a cohort referred to as Generation Beta, succeeding Generation Alpha. This nomenclature further emphasizes society’s keen interest in how these younger generations will shape the future.
As families in Maryland kick off the new year surrounded by the joy of their newborns, these little ones symbolize hope, renewal, and the remarkable continuity of life, providing uplifting narratives for their communities.
