Metro Detroit hospitals welcome first babies of 2026

The first babies of 2026 in Metro Detroit have arrived!

Five hospitals in the Metro Detroit area announced the first bundles of joy born on Jan. 1, 2026.

Corewell Health Beaumont Troy

Alayna Marie Dunbar was born on Jan. 1, 2026, at 12:15 a.m. at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy to Ashley and Andrew Dunbar from Rochester Hills.

Baby Alayna weighed 8lbs 3.8 oz and is 20.5 inches long. She was initially supposed to arrive on Dec. 21, 2025, but she wanted to make her parents’ New Year’s Day extra special.

According to the hospital, Alayna and Mom are doing well.

Detroit Medical Center

Jakai Rieves was born at 12:34 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026, at Detroit Medical Center Hutzel Women’s Hospital to Rakiah and Jarmel Rieves of Detroit.

Baby Jakai was born at 8 pounds and 2 ounces, and is 20.5 inches long. According to the hospital, he is the couple’s first bundle of joy.

Trinity Health Ann Arbor

Baby Gill, whose name is still being decided, entered the world on Jan. 1, 2026, at 2:13 a.m. at Trinity Health Ann Arbor to Harjot and Dick Gill from Superior Township.

Baby Gill weighed 7 pounds and 5 ounces, and is the couple’s first child.

Trinity Health Livonia

Baby Crouch, whose name is still being decided, was born at Trinity Health Livonia on Jan. 1, 2026, at 3:30 a.m. to Chelsea and Parker Crouch of Livonia.

He weighed 6 pounds and 12 ounces. He was welcomed by his parents and his big brother.

Trinity Health Oakland

Baby Kashton was born on Jan. 1, 2026, at 5:06 a.m. at Trinity Health Oakland to Kaylee Crane and Jereme Hayes of Pontiac.

Kashton weighed 8 pounds and 9 ounces.