New Year's baby Amina is the first to shine with happiness in Neu-Ulm!

New Year's baby Amina is the first to shine with happiness in Neu-Ulm!

A new year often brings a breath of fresh air and new hopes. This was also the case on this special January 1st, 2026. In the Suavia Donauklinik in Neu-Ulm, New Year's baby Amina was born at 1:03 p.m. The proud parents, Olena and Sergii Khairetdinova, live in Pfaffenhofen and are originally from Ukraine. Amina is not only a sign of new beginnings, she also has a twelve-year-old sister who is clearly looking forward to the new family member. With a weight of 2920 grams and a height of 49 centimeters, little Amina is healthy and happy.

This birth marks a special moment because Amina is the first baby to be born after the Kreisspitalstiftung was renamed Suavia Gesundheit gGmbH. A successful premiere for the clinic, which has been able to present itself in a new light since the renaming. The joy of Ammia's birth is not only reflected in the hospital, but extends throughout the entire region; the birth of a New Year's baby always has a special meaning.

New Year's babies and their rarity

In Germany as a whole, New Year's babies are a rarity. Statistics show that only about 1500 babies were born on January 1st in the last ten years. This makes this day one of the lowest birth rates of the year. We encounter the highest birth rates in the summer months, specifically in July and August, where there are almost 68,000 and 67,000 births respectively. In contrast, February looks rather poor with an average of only around 55,000 births, which is also due to the shortened duration of the month. Even public holidays, such as December 24th and 25th, record even fewer births than New Year's, which is often attributed to the high proportion of cesarean sections.

The reasons for the shadowy situation of New Year's births are complex. Historical factors, social norms and customary family planning play a role. The birth distribution has shifted repeatedly over the years. Many families want planning certainty, which often means that the timing of pregnancies is less suitable for this holiday.

The joy of new lives

But despite the statistical rarity, every birth, especially on a symbolic day like New Year, brings immense joy. The first New Year's baby of 2024, little Nico, was born in the Donauklinik and has taken the hearts of his family by storm. Martin and Jennifer from Lonsee are the happy parents who welcomed their third child, Nico, into the family. His birth lasted until 5:56 p.m. and was described as “normal, happy.” At 3,710 grams he is a real “fat thing” and the family finds their son’s arrival a great joy and relief.

It remains to be seen how the birth rate will develop within Germany. But what is certain is that every new addition, no matter what day, is a reason to celebrate. Especially on New Year's Day, which opens a new chapter in the lives of families. To the little miracles that surprise us every day!

Augsburger Allgemeine reports that Amina is considered the Suavia-Donauklinik's first New Year's baby. SWP highlights the peculiarity of New Year's births, while RND the current birth figures and trends are examined and the phenomenon of New Year's babies is discussed.