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
Soriyah		Unisex	Radiant; Princess
Kainon		Unisex	New beginning
Kalijah		Unisex	God is my light; Early baby
Kaylum-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Dove
Xylia-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Guide-To-Nicknames-&-Popularity		Girl	Wood; Wood dweller; Woodland
Success		Unisex	Accomplishment of an aim or purpose
Toba		Boy	One who is good; A good person
Kasten		Unisex	Follower of Christ; Anointed
Tasha		Unisex	Christ's birthday; Resurrection
Khizar		Boy	Moist; Green
Keir-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Dark; Thicket
Zabrina-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Trends		Girl	River Severn
Thia		Unisex	Woman from Cynthus; Goddess
Valorie		Girl	To be strong; Brave; Valiant; Leader
Keen		Boy	Beautiful; Bold; Brave; King; Ancient
Krishav		Boy	Dark or black and auspicious; Plougher
Keron		Boy	Fierce brightness; Each of the two; Pure
Tricia		Unisex	Noble
Zanna-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Lily; Rose; Lotus; True
Keita		Unisex	Open; Begin; Jubilation; Respect; Honor
Xenovia-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Girl	Life of Zeus; Of Zeus
Valley		Unisex	A low area between hills or mountains; Someone who lived in the valley; To be strong
Veeksha		Unisex	Vision; Knowledge
Yarelis-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-More		Girl	Water lady
Wynnie		Unisex	Fair; Blessed; Friend of peace
Khy-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Unique, modern, and charismatic
Zahlia		Girl	Rose; Purification
Xylie:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Wood
Lydell		Boy	Small hillside valley
Larenz		Girl	From Laurentum; Laurel
Yalani-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Unique; Mystical
Adithi		Girl	Boundless; Beginning; Secure; Free; Innocence
Yani		Unisex	Peace; Yahweh is gracious
Madoc		Boy	A fortunate one; Good
Ahava-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Insights		Girl	Love
Mahan		Boy	Great; Big; Eminent; Nobility; Moon; Head of secret organization
Leith-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Wet; Damp; Name of a river; Lion
Majed		Boy	Magnificent; Glorious
Zelia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Eager; Ardent; Heaven
Malaquias		Boy	He who is my messenger
Zania-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity---Complete-Guide		Unisex	Corner
Zula		Boy	Brilliant; Lily; Rose
Malone-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-2025-Popularity-Guide		Boy	One who is devoted to St. John
Addi		Boy	Noble; Nobility
Marsden		Boy	He who lives on the boundary of the valley
Aliciana		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility
Marston		Boy	From a marsh settlement; From the marsh or swamp
Zoraya-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Dawn
Adriella		Girl	Flock of God
Ahlaya		Boy	Splendor; Beauty; Abode
Ahmari		Girl	One who lives a long life; One who builds
Ainslie		Boy	Alone; Solitary; Hermitage; Woodland; Clearing
Andra		Girl	Defender of people; Manly; Masculine
Andriana		Girl	A defender of mankind; Manly and strong
Murat-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends-&-More		Boy	A wish come true; Desire
Aelyn-Baby-Name:-Your-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Moon halo; One that belongs to the moon
Mayes		Girl	Gift of Yahweh
Alexys		Boy	Defender; Assistant
Annia		Girl	Favored; Grace; Compassion
Naif		Boy	Exceeding; Surpassing; Elevated; High; Towering
Anusha		Girl	Dawn; Auspicious morning; Star; Immortal; Ambrosia; Favored; Graceful
Amarissa-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Rebelliousness; Famous in battle; God has said
Alaisha		Unisex	Nobleness; Nobility
Apple		Girl	The apple fruit
Nazaire		Boy	From Nazareth
Mujtaba		Boy	Chosen one; Honorific title for the prophet Muhammad
Merit		Unisex	Beloved; Boundary gate; Pearl; Deserving
Anam		Boy	God's blessing; Gift of god; Blessed
Neilan		Boy	Champion; Cloud; Passion; VIctory
Alyiah		Unisex	High; Lofty; Sublime
Ashlie		Girl	Ash tree clearing
Nevan-Name-Meaning:-Irish-Roots,-Saintly-Origins-&-Variants		Boy	Youngest saint; Spiritual person
Nicklas		Boy	The winning person of the people
Audria		Girl	Noble strength
Nuh-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Boy	Rest; Repose
Mykal		Unisex	Who is like God?
Ave		Girl	To hail; Greetings; Salutations; Elf
Avital-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-and-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Morning dew; My father is dew
Obie		Boy	God's servant; Worshipping; Elf ruler
Nehan		Girl	Hidden; Secret; Beautiful; Ridge or peak
Nakota		Unisex	Friend; Ally; Mountain
Nasai-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Helper; Aid
Avy		Girl	High father; My Father; Father of a multitude
Anorah-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Honor
Ayumi		Girl	Walk; Step; Beauty; Pleasure
Ollin		Boy	Ancestor's descendant; From a low lying area; Motion
Nazari		Unisex	Son of Nazar; Son of Nazareth; My sight; My vision
Anvitha		Unisex	Understood; Reasoned; One who bridges the gap; One who is followed
Omkar		Boy	Sound of the sacred syllable; The primordial sound
Aryel		Unisex	Lion of God
Beyla		Girl	Cow; Little bean; Little swelling; Bee
Pasquale		Boy	Relating to Easter; Born on Passover day
Arynn		Girl	Ireland; Most holy; High mountain; Exalted; Enlightened
Patryk		Boy	Patrician; Nobleman
Oday		Boy	Runner; Rising
Nobel		Unisex	Force; Noble
Pilot		Boy	Steering oar; Sailor; A person who operates the flying controls of an aircraft; Armed with a javelin
Porfirio		Boy	Purple coloring; Purple dye
Asmara		Girl	Love
Breann		Girl	Hill; High; Might

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