Top girl Names For 2020

Discover the best suited name for your little princess.

Parents often choose names for girls that are meaningful and elegant. Popular girl names of 2020 are inspired by nature, celestial bodies, or cultural diversity. Some of these names have stood the test of time and have been the top favorites of parents for decades, while some are slowly making their way up in the popularity charts. These names come from different languages and cultures, making this list versatile and diverse.

Nature lovers preferred chart-topping names like Olivia (olive tree), Hazel (the hazel tree), and Lily (beautiful white flower) that remind them of the beauty of the natural world. Parents also showered love on spiritual names such as Ellie (God is my light), Bella (gift of God), and Eliana (God has answered). Short names like Luna (moon), Mila (miracles), and Aria (melody) also rose in popularity as parents were attracted to their simplicity and sweet sound. The list below features more beautiful names that were popular in 2020. Compiled by the SSA (1), it offers a variety of options to help you find the perfect name for your precious princess.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Cataleya		Girl	Orchid
Gia		Girl	God is gracious
Carolina		Girl	Freeholder; Free woman
Alison		Girl	Noble kind or type
Nadia-Baby-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Moms-To-Be		Girl	Hope; Moist; Tender; Delicate
Alicia-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility
Regina		Girl	Queen
Viviana		Girl	One who is lively
Yaretzi		Girl	You will always be loved; Friend; Helper
Serena		Girl	Serene; Tranquil; Clear; Mermaid
Heaven-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Unisex	Paradise
Helen-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Trends		Girl	Warm; Moon; To shine; Light; Sun
Carmen-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Garden; God's vineyard; Plantation; Mountain
Emely		Girl	Rival; Eager
Nayeli		Girl	I love you; Open
Charleigh-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Little strong and free woman
Danielle		Girl	God is my judge
Daphne		Girl	Laurel; Victory; Achievement
Sarai-Name-Meaning:-Key-Insights-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Princess
Frances-Name-Meaning,-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	From France; Free one
Elisa		Girl	My God is an oath; My God is fullness
Mabel		Girl	Lovable
Jenna		Girl	White phantom; Fair lady; Supernatural; God is merciful; God is Gracious
Emelia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Rival; Laborious; Eager
Kaitlyn		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; Clear; Innocent
Miranda		Girl	Worthy of admiration; Wonderful; Admirable
Selah		Girl	Musical pause; Praise
Marlee		Girl	Pleasant wood; Boundary wood; Marten wood; Marshy meadow;Elderberry tree
Matilda-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity:-Complete-Guide-2025		Girl	Strength in battle
Wynter-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	A season; The fourth season of the year
Jolene		Girl	God is gracious; Pretty; God will add
Hattie		Girl	Home or land ruler
Haley		Girl	Hay clearing; Clearing in the woods
Katie-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Pure; Clear; Innocent; Flawless
Mira:-Baby-Name-Guide-For-2025,-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	A wonderous beauty; Peace; Sea; Ocean; Glory; Merry; Kindness; Behold
Bianca		Girl	White; Pure; Fair-colored
Lorelei-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Murmuring rock; Alluring temptress
Braelynn		Girl	Primrose; Hill
Annalise		Girl	Graced with God's bounty; My God is an oath
Madelynn		Girl	Woman who was born in Magdala; Tower
Aylin		Girl	Moon halo; The one that belongs to the moon
Kyla		Girl	Narrows; Channel; Strait; Victorious
Avianna		Girl	Bird; Family
Liana-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations-&-Popularity-in-2025		Girl	My God has answered; To twine around; Lily flower; Bound by vines; Glowing lady
Elianna-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Bright shining light; Sun
Jimena-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	To hear; To listen; Flat-nosed
Averie		Girl	Elf counsel; King; Rich
Helena		Girl	Torch; Shining light
Ainsley		Girl	Hermitage wood; Solitary clearing
Kensley		Girl	The spring glade; Clearing glade; Valley of the spring; Clearing belonging to Cyne; Royal
Amber		Girl	Like a jewel; yellow-orange gemstone
Zariah		Girl	Shining; Radiance; Blooming flower; God is ruler
Kathryn		Girl	Pure; Clear; Innocent
Macie		Girl	Of Massy; Weapon; Gift of God
Holly		Unisex	Holly tree
Eve-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	To live; To breathe
Renata		Girl	Born again; Rebirth; Brave lion
Kayleigh		Girl	Fair; Pure; Keeper of the keys
Emmy		Girl	Whole; Universal; Rival
Francesca		Girl	French; Free one
Celine		Girl	Heavenly
Fernanda		Girl	Peace; Bold journey; Daring
April-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	To open
Poppy		Girl	Red flowering plant
Nia		Girl	Goal; Determination; Purpose; Bright; Female champion; Priceless; Luck
Sierra-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Your-Baby		Unisex	Mountain range
Colette		Girl	Victory of the people
Meadow		Girl	Grassy field; Meadow; A mown field
Cheyenne		Girl	Red speakers; Seizing by the heel; Supplanting
Edith		Girl	Prosperous in war; Fortunate battle
Mikayla		Girl	Who is like God
Kennedi		Girl	Helmeted chieftain
Oaklynn-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-2025-Guide-For-New-Parents		Girl	Oak clearing
Abby		Girl	My father's joy; My father is cheerful; He rejoices
Jazlyn		Girl	Jasmine flower; Gift from God
Danna		Girl	God is a judge
Alondra		Girl	Lark; Helper; Defender of mankind
Alessia		Girl	Helper; Defender
Addilyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Variations		Girl	Nobility; Kind; Noble
Leona		Girl	Brave lioness
Sylvia-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-5-Essential-Facts		Girl	A lady of the woods or forest
Astrid		Girl	Godly strength; Divine beauty
Alejandra		Girl	Defender or helper of the people
Adrianna-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	From Hadria; Woman from Hadria; Dark
Ariya		Girl	Honorable; Noble; Aryan; Song; Melody
Charli		Girl	One with a free spirit
Maryam-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-2025-Guide		Girl	Beloved
Christina-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Anointed; Follower of Jesus Christ
Maia		Girl	Mother; Greater; Dame; Foster mother
Dream-Baby-Name:-Complete-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Aspiration; Imagination; Possibility; Hope; Wish; Imaginary events seen in the mid while sleeping
Adelina		Girl	Noble; Nobility
Azalea		Girl	Dry
Aisha		Girl	Living; Alive; Prosperous; Divine; Regal; Supreme
Alanna-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Harmony; Offering; Beautiful; Exalted; Precious; Child
Madilynn		Girl	One who is from Magdala; Tower
Katelyn		Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Myra		Girl	Myrr;
Virginia		Girl	A virgin; Maid
Kylee		Girl	Boomerang; Narrows; Channel; Strait
Aleah		Girl	Rising; Height; Exalted; Champion

Infographic: Popular Girl Names Reflecting Positive Qualities

Names not only represent a person but also carry the hopes and dreams that their parents have for them. Many baby girl names correspond to admirable qualities that parents would like their daughters to imbibe. Have a look at the infographic below to see the qualities parents hope their daughters will embody.

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