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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
 |  Unisex | Smart | |
| |  Girl | Candle; Light; Flame; To hear | |
| | Girl | God is gracious; Beautiful | |
| | Unisex | Sowing; Planting; Time of planting; Son of Saer | |
| | Girl | Partner; Participant; God's child on whom the sun shines | |
| | Girl | Princess; Lady; Noblewoman | |
| | Unisex | Old | |
| | Girl | A form of shelby | |
| | Girl | Sweet | |
| | Girl | One who is blind | |
| | Girl | Forest | |
| | Girl | Rest in wealth | |
| | Unisex | Beautiful | |
| | Girl | Yahweh has sung | |
| | Girl | Sweet; Charming; Pleasant | |
| | Girl | Sistine Chapel; Polished | |
| | Unisex | Heard by Yahweh | |
| | Unisex | Sung; Stone; Serene | |
| | Unisex | Sung; Stone; Peaceful | |
| | Unisex | Stony place | |
| | Girl | She who is a scholar | |
| | Girl | Red speakers; Name of a tribe; Little Shahi | |
| | Girl | Wisdom | |
| | Girl | Goddess Lakshmi; Creative | |
| | Girl | Religious; Sunlight; Eastern wind; Sun | |
| | Girl | Sunlight; Religious; Solemn; Eastern winds; | |
| | Unisex | Sweet; Gentle; Delicate | |
| | Unisex | Darling | |
| | Unisex | Daughter of Oath | |
| | Girl | The golden one | |
| | Girl | She is a lily flower; Lotus | |
| | Unisex | Goddess Lakshmi; Fire; Thunderbolt | |
| | Girl | A woman who has the crown | |
| | Girl | Crown | |
| | Girl | The crown | |
| | Girl | Black sky; Black clouds | |
| | Girl | She is a good Christian | |
| | Girl | Habitational name for someone from the county of Surrey; Southern District | |
| | Girl | White lily | |
| | Girl | One who is born in prosperity; Goddess Lakshmi's daughter | |
| | Girl | Goddess Saraswati | |
| | Girl | She who comes from a wide island | |
| | Girl | Elevated place; Star | |
| | Unisex | Little Goddess Lakshmi | |
| | Girl | Virtuous; Chaste; Pure one | |
| | Girl | Crown; Fairy queen | |
| | Girl | God gifted | |
| | Girl | One who fears and is mindful of Allah | |
| | Girl | Lily flower | |
| | Girl | Flowing; Oozed; Trickled | |
| | Girl | Abundance; Ruler; Sovereign; Princess | |
| | Girl | Date palm | |
| | Girl | Goddess Durga; Fairy queen; Serpent lady | |
| | Unisex | Country in Northern Europe; One's own tribe | |
| | Girl | The saving Goddess; She who frees | |
| | Girl | To mention the name of Allah; Giving name | |
| | Girl | Fairy queen; Honorable | |
| | Girl | A chaste woman | |
| | Girl | Dew from God; Heaven's dew | |
| | Unisex | Crown; Fresh | |
| | Girl | Date palm; South country | |
| | Girl | Passion; Hero | |
| | Girl | A popular saint's name | |
| | Girl | The planet Earth | |
| | Girl | Harvest; Summer | |
| | Unisex | Twin | |
| | Girl | The Earth; Crown | |
| | Girl | A supreme gift from God | |
| | Girl | Auspicious; Fortunate; Beneficial | |
| | Girl | Summer; To harvest; Lake | |
| | Unisex | Ruler of the people; Summer; To harvest | |
| | Girl | Scholar; Philosopher; Wise; Learned; Star; Ruler of the people | |
| | Girl | Light; Zodiac sign; Leaping water; Tranquil; Mountain peak | |
| | Girl | Three rivers; A famous emperor; A person from Triana in Seville | |
| | Girl | Spear of strength; A person who appreciates beauty | |
| | Unisex | Gift of God; A blessing | |
| | Girl | Mooring rope; Cable; Hawser; Hand; Confident; Friendly | |
| | Girl | Calm or quiet | |
| | Girl | Light; Splendor; Brilliance; Illumination | |
| | Girl | Living; Alive | |
| | Girl | Crane; A habitational name | |
| | Girl | Creeping plant | |
| | Girl | Chief; Seen; Wood; Tree | |
| | Girl | To hate | |
| | Girl | Spring | |
| | Unisex | Dawn; Sunrise | |
| | Unisex | Example; Sample | |
| | Girl | Color; Appearance; Form | |
| | Unisex | Wail; Lament | |
| | Girl | God is gracious; Glorious gift | |
| | Unisex | Knowledge; Wisdom | |
| | Unisex | Plowed land | |
| | Unisex | Full of life | |
| | Unisex | Victor; Conqueror | |
| | Unisex | Heaven; Peace; Morning | |
| | Girl | Desire; Dream gift; Need | |
| | Girl | Yahweh is gracious | |
| | Unisex | Protector; Companion; Custodian | |
| | Boy | Friend of peace; Blessed stream | |
| | Unisex | Feline; Loyal; Craft; Cunning | |
The popular girl names of 2020 are names that parents have adored for several years. These names have an edge over others because they have appealed to multiple generations and continue to trend in the modern world. When looking for a nice name for your little one, select one that is easy to pronounce, meaningful, and has a contemporary sound. Remember, your daughter will carry this name throughout her life, so choosing one that is exceptional and fitting for her is important.
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.
Illustration: Momjunction Design Team
References
- Popular Names in 2019.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
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