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
Arika		Girl	Gold; Blue water lily; Brave; Ruler of all
Tramaine		Boy	Stone settlement
Sharvin		Unisex	Victory; Best archer; God of Love
Areesha		Girl	Built structure; Shade; Shelter; Throne
Anjana		Unisex	Collyrium; Kohl
Trevan		Boy	A fair town or one from a fair town
Ariabella-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Girl	Invokable; Yielding to prayer
Trever		Boy	A large homestead; Settlement; Big village; Great victory; Superiority
Anuhea		Unisex	Cool or soft fragrance
Aurelie		Girl	Golden-haired; Gilded; Golden
Trentin		Girl	The river Trent, swift river
Aury		Girl	Breeze; Golden; Gilded
Vadim-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Discover-History,-Pronunciation		Boy	To accuse; To argue
Aryelle		Girl	Lion of God
Arial		Girl	Lion or Lioness of God; Strength; Courage; Sprite
Swayde:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity		Unisex	Unique; Expressive; Free-spirited
Atziri		Girl	Most beautiful flower that lives in the water; Moon flower
Avigayil		Girl	My Father is joy
Auriana-Name-Profile:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Gold
Umair		Boy	Long-lived; Prosperous; Populous
Aryam		Unisex	Small gazelle; White deer
Aviella		Girl	God is my father
Bethlehem		Girl	The city where Jesus was born; House of bread
Yeriel-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	God is my light; God has taught me
Willson		Boy	Will helmet
Blaine-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Ultimate-Baby-Name-Guide		Girl	Yellow
Yishai		Boy	Gift
Bluma		Girl	A flower; Bloom
Betania		Boy	House of figs; House of affliction
Avory-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Elf ruler; Elf counsel
Brienna		Girl	High; Power; Hill
Beretta		Unisex	Hooded cloak; Maker of a headgear
Zaeem		Boy	Leader; Chief
Berlynn		Unisex	Swamp
Yacob		Unisex	Supplanter; Holder of the heel; May God protect
Bibi:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-Variants-&-Popularity		Girl	The exalted one; Help; Bean; Wife; Voyager; Hostess; Day; Rain
Yvan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious; Expectation; Hope; Little
Blessen		Unisex	Blessed or fortunate
Brelyn		Boy	Descendant of Bradan; Salmon
Carlotta		Girl	Free man; Army
Bri:-Complete-Guide-To-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames		Girl	Hill; Power; High; God is my strong man
Carma		Girl	Action; Deed; Faith; Performance; Result
Yonis-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Dove
Chapel		Girl	Place of worship
Zebedee		Boy	Yahweh has bestowed
Yuma		Unisex	Permanence; Excellent; Genuineness
Charmaine		Girl	Charm; Delight
Aadhi		Boy	First; Foremost; Beginning; Superior; Half; Belonging to Aditi
Christelle-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Variations:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Christian; Follower of Jesus Christ
Chyanne		Girl	Red speakers; People from a different language
Aarnav		Boy	Ocean; Sea; Wave
Cabella-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Unique; Mysterious; Intriguing
Daisey		Girl	Daisy flower; Day eye
Caira:-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Beloved
Cambry-Name-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	The people
Zaylyn		Unisex	God is gracious
Abdou		Boy	His servant
Zyron		Boy	Jewish homeland; Heaven; Place of the cow sheds; Well born
Zayon		Unisex	Furrow
Chevel		Boy	Female goat
Ziyan		Unisex	Beautification; Decoration
Adoni		Boy	Lord; Master; My lord
Zolan		Unisex	Strong and courageous
Deirdre		Girl	Broken-hearted; Mournful
Eily-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Torch or corposant; Moon; Bright and shining
Elanna		Girl	Shining; Precious; Child
Ahmaud		Boy	Most commendable; Most praiseworthy
Adharv		Boy	Strength; Wisdom; Lord Ganesha
Aamari		Unisex	One who lives a long life; One who builds
Eliane		Girl	Sun
Ajai		Boy	The unconquerable; Invincible; Victory
Adrain		Boy	From Hadria
Danai		Unisex	Son; Call; Summon; Call
Elspeth		Girl	My God is an oath
Amad		Boy	Period of time
Emanuela		Girl	God be with us
Andrae		Boy	Manly
Andrej		Boy	Masculine; Manly; Courageous; Virility
Addis		Boy	Son of Adam; New
Aniel		Boy	Grace; Favor
Ellaria-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Sweet-Speaking; My God is Yahweh; Song; Melody
Alesso		Boy	Helper; Defender
Debanhi		Unisex	Eternal God bless our daughter
Emmajean		Girl	Whole; Universal; God is gracious; Maiden
Aniket		Boy	One who has no residence; Homeless; One who is present in everything; Lord Shiva; Unconquerable
Anselmo		Boy	Protected by God; With divine protection; God's helmet
Anvit		Boy	Leader; Guide; People of nation; Followed; Pursued; Construed; Connected with
Ahmar		Unisex	Red
Arkin		Boy	An old and wise man; Venerated; Brilliant
Arkyn		Boy	Eternal king's son.
Arye		Boy	Lion; Greatest achievement
Evaleigh-Name-Meaning-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Juniper tree; From Eve's meadow; Meadow of life
Asif		Boy	Collector; Gatherer; Harvest; Forgiving
Faizah-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Pronunciation		Girl	A victorious girl
Aundre		Boy	Man; Manly; Brave
Fawn-Baby-Name:-Complete-2025-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	A young deer
Erabella		Girl	Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Beautiful
Emerlyn		Unisex	Gemstone; Precious stone
Emiya		Unisex	Bliss; Three arrows; Shrine; Three valleys
Fraya-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Pronunciation-Guide		Girl	Noble lady; Norse goddess of love, beauty, fertility

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