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
Carina		Girl	Beloved; Pure; Each of the two
Everley		Girl	Boar meadow; Boar clearing
Desiree-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Complete-Guide-For-Parents		Girl	Desired; Wished
Loyalty		Girl	Loyal; Legal
Marceline-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Aminah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Honesty; Trustworthy; Truthful
Brynleigh-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-History		Girl	Hill; Mound; Burnt meadow
Jazlynn		Girl	Fragrant jasmine flower; Forest of olive trees
Brenda		Unisex	Blade of a sword; Fiery sword; Sword; Fire; Torch
Mollie		Girl	Drop of the sea; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Perla		Girl	Sea mollusk gem
Elia		Girl	My God is Yahweh
Nevaeh-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Moms		Girl	Heaven; Child from heaven; Bright; Radiant
Melani		Girl	Dark; Black
Ayah-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	A sign of miracle; God's existence and greatness; The verses of Quran
Viola		Unisex	Violet; A flowering plant
Jovie		Girl	Joyful; Merry; Cheerful; God is gracious; Day of Jupiter
Jurnee		Girl	Of the day
Naila		Girl	Attainer; Successful one
Rhylee-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-More		Girl	Rye clearing; One who dwells near the field of rye
Cordelia		Girl	Jewel of the sea; Heart of a lion
Nailah		Girl	Successful; Obtainer; Winner; Gracious; Charitable
Rosalina		Girl	Beautiful rose; Gentle horse
Emiliana		Girl	Rival; Excel
Raylee-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Ray of light; Advice; Counselor; Wise protector
Aliah		Girl	Noble; Sublime; Exalted; Heavenly; High; Divine
Alisha		Girl	Nobility; Kind; Noble; Protected by God
Antonia		Girl	Priceless; Praiseworthy
Annalee-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Chaste; Grace
Lianna		Girl	To twine around; Dweller by the wood; God has favored me; To sheave
Danica		Girl	Morning star; Venus
Janessa		Girl	God is gracious
Joslyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	A member of the Gauts tribe; From the land of flowing water; Joyful
Layan		Girl	Soft; Delicate; Gentle; Prosperous; Resthouse
Lilia		Girl	Lily; Purity; White
Birdie		Girl	Little bird; Bright; Bringing victory
Eleanora-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	The other Aenor; Shining light
Lenora		Girl	Light; The other Aenor
Wendy		Girl	Blessed; White ring
Amia		Girl	People of God; Beloved; Delight; The end
Aislinn-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Dream; Vision
Zhavia		Girl	Golden one; New house
Zoya-Baby-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Girl	Life; To breath; To live
Monserrat		Girl	Jagged mountain
Annabel		Girl	Lovable; Grace; Favor
Vayda-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History---Complete-Guide		Unisex	High cliff; Snow-capped; Promise; Knowledge; Rule; Ruler
Arleth		Girl	Army remnant; Army legacy
Kaleah-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Key-Insights		Girl	Joy; Happiness
Sonia		Girl	Wisdom
Jaida		Boy	Precious stone
Kamora		Girl	Chameleon; Tree; Village; Wood
Moriah-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Seen by Yahweh
Agnes-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Chaste; Pure
Aryanna-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Origin-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Most holy; Pure one; Very sacred
Zayla		Girl	Azalea flower; Dry; Night; Dark beauty
Celina		Girl	Heavenly
Evalynn		Girl	Desired; Radiance; Beauty; Hazelnut
Giavanna		Girl	God is gracious
Maisy		Girl	Pearl
Soraya		Girl	Rich; Princess; The Pleiades; Star cluster
Alyvia-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Nicknames-&-Traits		Girl	Olive
Micheal		Girl	Who is like God?
Clover		Girl	Meadow flower; Wild flower
Elissa		Boy	My God is an oath
Kristina		Girl	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
Maddie		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower; Son of Maud
Annette		Girl	Grace; Favor
Audrina		Girl	Noble strength; Nobility and strength
Nathalia		Girl	Birthday; Christmas day; Birthday of the Lord
Jet-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Home ruler; Beloved; Love
Aranza		Girl	Hawthorn; Thorn
Raylynn-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Beam of light; Ewe
Avalyn-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Complete-Guide		Girl	Bird; To live; To breathe; Sound; Voice
Ivana		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Khadija		Girl	Premature child
Meera		Girl	Sea; Ocean; Boundary; Limit; Prosperous; Famous; Astonishing; Goodness
Breanna		Girl	Hill; Might; Noble
Kamilla		Girl	Perfection; Chamomile flower
Melania		Girl	Black; Dark-skinned
Araceli		Girl	Altar of the sky
Alisa		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility; Great happiness
Kailee-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity-Insights-In-2025		Girl	Pure; Meadow
Sapphire		Girl	Blue; Precious gem
Amarah		Girl	Grace; Immortal; Eternal; Tribe
Caylee		Girl	Perfect crown; Pure
Jordynn		Girl	Flow down; Descend
Lakelyn		Girl	Beautiful lake; An inland body of water
Ciara		Girl	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Mountain range; Bright; Famous
Miya		Girl	A beautiful temple; Shrine; Palace; Beauty; Fruit; To watch; To care for; Night; Wished for child
Selina		Girl	Moon; Greek goddess of the moon; Heaven
Tegan		Unisex	Darling; Beautiful; Poet
Marjorie		Girl	Pearl
Stormi		Girl	Storm; Wild; Turbulent
Ayana		Girl	Beautiful flower; Color; Design; Spring water; Delicate
Milah-Baby-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-5-Cute-Nicknames		Unisex	Dear; Gracious; Rival
Maylee		Girl	The month of May
Ireland		Unisex	Land of the Irish; Abundant land
Kahlani		Unisex	Sea; Sky
Caitlyn		Girl	Pure; Clear; Chaste
Mireya		Girl	To admire; Wonder; God has spoken

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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