Top Baby Names For 2020

Reflecting the hopes and dreams of parents.

The popular baby names of 2020 primarily depicted a desire for resilience, hope, and a deep connection to the past. These names represented the belief in timeless traditions and the need to adopt contemporary trends. However, most parents gravitated towards names that held deep meaning and a sense of continuity. They preferred names that seamlessly connected the past with the present. Classic names continued to dominate the charts, but modern names also made their mark, capturing the hearts of parents all over the country.

For girls, the classic favorites Sophia (wisdom), Evelyn (desired), and Abigail (father’s joy) remained steadfast at the top of the charts, with interesting names like Kamryn (bent nose, Holly (the Holly tree), and Poppy (the red-flowering plant) also received much love from parents. On the boys’ side, while traditional names such as Oliver (olive tree planter), James (supplanter), and Ethan (strong) continued to hold strong, modern names like Kian (ancient), Rhys (fiery warrior), and Niko (victory of the people) also emerged as popular choices, adding a contemporary flair to the list. Discover more cool and trendy names on our list below. These are names listed as the most popular baby name choices in the US by the SSA (1).

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Inna		Girl	Little light; Beauty of Germanic god Ing; Tender
Shaheed		Boy	Lion; Strength of God; A witness; A martyr
Jackelyn-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Supplanter; May God protect
Silverio		Boy	One who loves trees and forest
Stepan		Boy	One who is crowned with a crown
Shahan		Girl	King; Royal
Jaselle		Girl	One who is pledged; Hostage
Hargun		Girl	One having Godly merits
Jenae		Girl	White phantom; God is gracious
Tabor		Boy	Mt. Tabor, a mountain in Nazareth; Navel; A height; An encampment
Jenifer		Girl	White phantom; Fair lady; Supernatural
Savage		Unisex	Wild; Uncouth
Shadow		Unisex	Shadow; Shade
Jezabel		Girl	To dwell; To exhalt; The Lord; The prince lives
Thunder		Boy	A thunder
Kaela		Girl	Citadel; Laurel crown; Joyful
Kala		Girl	The fine arts; Lady; Princess; Virtue
Kandace		Girl	White fire; Pure; Queen mother
Tuck		Boy	Garment maker; Cloth fuller; Offend; To pull up or gather up; Torment
Kassia-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Key-Insights		Girl	Cassia; Cinnamon; Spice; Treasured; Empty; Vain
Tallen		Unisex	To grow tall; To cut; To carve; Talons; Anklebone
Kayah		Girl	To forgive; Forgiveness
Taym-Baby-Name:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	God's servant
Jood		Unisex	Generosity; Abundance
Kayda-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Little dragon; Pure; Clean
Juvia		Unisex	Rain
Traeger		Unisex	Carrier; Porter
Tyre		Boy	God of war and justice; Resinous fir tree
Karizma-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Personality		Girl	Personal magnetism
Viyaan		Boy	Full of life
Keyara		Girl	The small one with dark hair; Clear; Bright; Famous
Vrishank		Boy	A pious man; Lord Shiva
Kinza		Girl	Treasure; To see left; A kinswoman; Royal victory; Gold mint
Varian-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Variable; Versatile; Oxherd
Vergil		Unisex	Maiden; Flourishing; Vigorous
Laelia		Girl	A type of flower
Keelie		Unisex	Slender; Narrow; Pretty
Vonn		Unisex	Little
Wayden-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Thankful; He will judge; Salmon
Lita-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Gladly; Manly
Kemani		Unisex	Player of a kemence, a stringed musical instrument
Loriana		Girl	Laurel tree; Famous army
Kemora		Unisex	Unique; Modern
Loryn		Girl	One who is from the bay
Kerrington-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Meaning		Unisex	Settlement of Cerihere's people
Lyndee		Girl	Variation of Lynde; A tender; Gentle person
Yehia-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Unisex	God's graciousness
Kitzia		Girl	Cassia; Cinnamon
Maeven		Girl	Connoisseur; Intoxicating
Aayam-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Trends		Boy	Dimensions; extension in time
Zayin-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Weapon
Zeeshan		Boy	Possessor of; Owner of
Mahala		Girl	Weak; Sick; Lyre
Adarsh:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-&-Variations		Boy	Ideal; Exemplary
Adlai		Boy	God's justice' Truthful
Zuko		Unisex	To regain consciousness, ancestor; Red water; Harmony; Glory
Adrean		Boy	From Hadria
Mathilde		Girl	Mighty in battle; Warrior
Meghna		Girl	Clouds
Aleck		Boy	Defender of mankind
Zoravar		Unisex	Commander; General; Powerful warrior
Zurich-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	A city in Switzerland; Belonging to Turos
Maanvi		Boy	Maiden; Kind-hearted; Girl with humanity
Anant		Boy	Infinite; One with no end; Immortal; Eternal
Aleki-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Unique-Samoan-Baby-Boy’s-Name		Girl	Helpful man; Defending man
Neeva		Girl	Sacred; Holy; Connection; Bright
Nicolina:-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Key-Insights		Girl	Winning people
Nixie		Girl	Small water sprite; Water fairy
Antone		Boy	Priceless; Inestimable; Flower
Albie		Unisex	From Alba; Bright; Noble
Arien		Boy	Sun maiden; Noble
Anden-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Andes mountain range
Parris		Girl	Lover; Capital city of France
Andreus		Boy	Masculine; Manly; Virile
Mele		Boy	Song; Wished for child; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness
Mckinsey		Unisex	Royal victory; Beautiful; Good
Aleks-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Defender of men
Paz-Name:-Origin-&-Cultural-Significance---Complete-Guide		Girl	Peace; Gold
Aseem		Boy	Boundless; Limitless; Endless; Infinite; Unlimited
Andrick-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Insights		Boy	Manly; Mighty; Distinguished; Rich; Home ruler
Mikaella		Girl	Who is like God?
Ashvik		Boy	Blessed; Victorious; Bearing the strength of a horse
Muriel		Girl	Bright sea; God's myrrh
Quetzali-Name:-Your-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Precious thing; A feather
Askari-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Soldier; Military
Myanna		Girl	Gracious; Merciful
Anchor		Unisex	Anchor; Much-loved
Athanasios		Boy	Wise; Goddess of wisdom and war
Rayann		Girl	Watered; Plentiful; Heaven's flower; Luxuriant
Rea		Girl	Flowing; Ground; Beautiful; Wise; Sound of jewels; Bow; Jasmine
Avner-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Boy	My father is a light
Nari		Unisex	Woman; Narrow; Lily; Thunder; From Nazareth
Reilynn:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames-Guide		Girl	A courageous, valiant woman; Waterfall; Lake
Naudia-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-in-2025		Unisex	Hope
Neah-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Twinflower; A moving person
Baraka		Boy	Blessings
Arson-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	Virile
Asah		Boy	Physician; Healer; Goddess; Child of light; Morning
Risa-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-&-Variations		Girl	Pear; Silk gauze; Sand; Village; Laugh; Laughter
Basem		Boy	Smiling

Infographic: Trendy Short Names Of 2020

Short names are simple and often easy to remember. In 2020, there was a rise in the preference for short names. These versatile names are adapted easily across languages while maintaining a modern, sleek appeal. Explore the infographic below to discover the top short names of 2020 and their meanings.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team