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
Shrihan-Baby-Name:-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More-In-2025		Boy	Lord vishnu; Gracious prosperity
Sacha		Unisex	Defender; Helper of humankind; Defending men
Rainn-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Rain; Shower
Petrona		Girl	Rock; Stone; Yokel
Sahid		Unisex	Martyr; Witness; Beloved; Lucky; Happy
Slayden		Boy	To be from the field, valley
Rosali		Girl	Rose; Fame
Oshun		Unisex	Flow; Goddess of the river Osun
Saba		Girl	Breeze; Grandfather; Pole
Solan		Boy	Sun
Soloman		Boy	One who is peaceful
Saiya		Girl	Purple; Entrance; Shadow
Sallie		Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Stefanos		Boy	A man who wears the crown
Siar		Unisex	The vanishing one
Saskia-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Expert-Guide		Girl	The Saxon woman; Knife
Sy-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Contraction Of St. Denys; One who hears everything; Victory; Hearing; Listening; Summer; Great; Rosy clouds
Sejal		Girl	Pure; Sacred water; Teardrop
Tavares		Boy	Descendent of the hermit
Shani		Girl	Wonderful; Red or Scarlet; The planet Saturn
Thelonious		Boy	People; Ruler of people
Saina		Unisex	Princess; Fortunate
Shaylynn		Girl	Gift; Learned; Favorable; Living by lake; Majestic; Courteous; Admirable
Thorsten		Boy	Stone of Thor
Tobiah		Boy	Yahweh is good
Thaddaeus		Boy	Heart
Treston		Boy	Sad; Sorrowful; Noise; Tumult
Shanel		Unisex	Pipe; Channel; Jug or bottle
Sura		Girl	Noblewoman; Princess; Heavenly; Brave; Grey; Glory
Shaniah		Unisex	On my way
Taelor		Girl	To cut
Shantel		Unisex	Stony place
Sivan		Boy	The ninth month of the Hebrew calendar; Season; Occasion
Tamari		Girl	Date palm
Uzair		Boy	Help; Yahweh has helped; God has helped; Strength
Valerian		Boy	To be strong
Tatianna		Girl	Fairy queen
Sriya		Girl	Superior; Best
Vlad-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Variations		Boy	Rule; Control
Trice		Unisex	Haul up and fasten with a rope
Siyah		Unisex	Black
Vallen		Boy	Strong; Healthy; Of Valentinus
Trista-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History		Girl	Sad; Noise; Tumult
Stevi		Unisex	Crowned; Garlanded; Wealth; Cross
Webster		Boy	Weaver
Wyeth		Boy	Willow; Battle hard; Brave
Wilton		Unisex	Well town; Willow town; Town on the river Wylye; Tricky
Teal		Unisex	Greenish-blue color; A type of duck
Yousaf-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Trends		Boy	God increases; God will add
Tenaya		Unisex	Evening star; Daughter
Wyland		Unisex	Brave in battle; Battlefield
Yaffa		Girl	Beautiful
Wylee-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Willow clearing
Xaden-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity		Unisex	He will judge; Growth; Increase
Tyana-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Meaning		Unisex	Fairy queen; Follower of Christ; Anointed
Varnika		Girl	Color; Pure; Writer
Tyleigh		Unisex	Dew; A maker or layers of tiles; Meadow
Aalaya-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Home and refuge; Elevated; Lofty; Permanence
Zubayr		Boy	Strong and powerful
Zadkiel-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origins-&-Popularity		Unisex	God is my righteousness
Vayla		Unisex	Channel of water; River
Zaide		Unisex	To increase
Aaminah		Girl	Safe; Protected; Devoted; Honest; Faithful; Obedient
Abdalla		Boy	Servant of God; Servant of Allah
Yashika-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Successful; Fame; Glory
Winslet-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Baby-Name-Guide		Unisex	Joy; Joyful dwelling; Stream
Abdoul		Boy	Servant of the powerful
Aadhiran		Boy	Leader; King
Xariah-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More-in-2025		Unisex	Shining; Blooming flower; Splendor; Gold; Dawn
Zakiah		Unisex	Pure; Innocent; Untainted; Having a sweet scent
Xuri		Unisex	White; Rising Sun; Dawn
Abdulla		Boy	Allah's servant
Zaiyah-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Unique and mysterious
Zaxai		Unisex	Pure
Zeal-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Sallow-tree; Ardent feeling; Fervor; Enthusiasm
Abhimanyu		Boy	One with self-respect; To long for; To desire
Zailah		Unisex	Dry
Aerilyn		Girl	Exalted; High mountain
Al		Boy	Noble; Bright
Zanovia		Unisex	Life of Zeus
Albus-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	White; Twilight; Bright; Clear; Shining
Zenaya		Unisex	To give thanks
Aldon		Boy	Ella's hill; From Aldon; Town near river
Altair		Boy	The flying eagle; the flier
Alecia-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-More		Girl	Of noble sort; Nobleness
Addalee		Girl	Noble; Nobility; Clearing; Meadow
Alexie		Girl	Defender of mankind; Defender; Helper
Adisyn		Boy	The son or offspring of Adam
Aison-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Aythe's son; Father of Jason
Alydia:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Girl	A little winged noble girl; Nobility and strength
Amrit		Boy	Immortality
Amberleigh		Girl	Yellow-orange gemstone
Amun		Boy	The hidden one; Invisible; God of air; Workman; Nourisher; Motherland
Aidel		Girl	Cultured; Delicate
Aerial-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Complete-2025-Guide		Unisex	Lion of God; In the air
Alyas		Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Amyr		Boy	A commander of the armed forces; A general; A born princess
Andrian		Boy	Masculine; Manly; Courageous; Virility
Analiz		Girl	Female version of Albert; Noble; Famous; Gracious
Alauna-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Gaulish God of healing; Celtic river goddess

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