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
Yates		Boy	Gates
Werner-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Cautious army
Tully		Unisex	Peaceful
Jaeleigh		Girl	A mountain goat
Humaira		Unisex	Crimson; Red
Jahnavi		Girl	Daughter of Jahnu; River Ganges
Yochanan		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Harvest		Unisex	Autumn; Period between August and November
Jahniya		Girl	God is gracious
Yoshi		Boy	Good luck; Good; Virtuous; Respectable
Wilhelm		Girl	Will helmet; Resolute protector
Wissam		Boy	Badge of honor; Medal; Decoration
Weyland		Unisex	Craft; Cunning
Insiya		Girl	Humanity
Jasnoor		Girl	The light of God
Iveth-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Girl	Yew tree
Izza		Girl	Honor; Power; Strength
Ilene-Baby-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Torch; Moon
Xylan-Name:-Ultimate-Baby-Name-Guide-With-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Forest; Woodland
Zaim		Boy	Leader; Chief; General
Jaanvi		Girl	Daughter; Another name for the river Ganga
Imrie		Unisex	Ruler of the home
Xyon-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Unique; Futuristic; Strong
Jazzmine		Girl	Fragrant flower; Jasmine flower
Yahweh		Unisex	I am who I am; God
Johari-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Jewel; Precious stones; Gems
Zelig		Boy	Blessed; Holy
Yuto		Boy	Permanence; Excellence; Superiority; Gentleness; Soar; Fly
Josalynn		Girl	Tribe member
Zahar		Boy	Light; Enlighten; Afternoon; Florist; Dawn
Zahran		Boy	Pure; Bright; Blossom; Bloom; Thrive; Shine brightly
Jakiya-Name:-The-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	May God protect; Supplanter; Mine
Jovanna		Girl	God is gracious; From Jupiter
Aashrith-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Numerology		Boy	The protected one
Jeana		Boy	God is gracious
Zaiah		Unisex	Yahweh is salvation; Popular
Abdalrahman		Boy	Servant of the merciful
Zebastian-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	From Sebaste
Abdelrahman		Boy	Servant of the merciful; Servant of the most gracious
Jayah-Baby-Name-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Victorious
Kaida		Girl	Little Dragon; Pure
Abdi-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Your-Complete-Guide		Boy	Servant of God; Worshipper of God; My servant; Servant of Yahweh
Jazel		Unisex	Hostage; Pledge
Zayen		Unisex	Beautiful; Handsome; Nice; Beauty; Grace
Kairah		Girl	Beloved friend
Abishai-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Father of gifts; My Father Yah Exists; My father is a gift; Gift of God
Kally		Girl	Lovely
Abrahan		Boy	Brazilian version of Abraham, meaning father of multitudes
Kalyani		Girl	Beautiful; Auspicious
Zohaan-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Gift of God
Jolyn		Unisex	God is gracious; He will add
Achilleus		Boy	Pain
Zinedine-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variants-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	Beauty of the religion; Grace of the religion
Adib		Boy	Cultured; Courteous; Refined; Educated; Scholar; Well-mannered
Joshlyn-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Yahweh is salvation
Adrion		Boy	From Hadria
Kahlea		Girl	Bright; Joy
Kasie		Girl	Alert
Agasthya		Boy	The Canopus star
Katharina		Girl	Pure; Clean; Clear
Katiana-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variants-&-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	Unsullied; Pure; Clean; Clear
Kaylana:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity		Girl	Pure; Light; World; Light to a pure world
Aladdin-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Nobility of faith; Excellence of religion
Kahli-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Most beautiful; Cup; Black; Friend; Companion
Albin-Name:-Comprehensive-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	White; Bright
Kaleya		Unisex	High; Exalted; Sublime
Kanna		Boy	Bookmark; Vegetables; Greens; Beautiful flower; Powerful; Summer waves; Beloved; Dear
Khalilah-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Nicknames-Guide		Girl	Friend; Sweet heart; Beloved
Alija:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-History,-And-More		Boy	Lofty; Sublime; To be high
Agaran-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Strong and noble
Kristie		Girl	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
Alvis-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Wise
Aidin-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Bright; Clear; Little fiery one; Holy light
Amara		Boy	Immortal being; Blessed with eternal life; Grace and gracious; Sky and to smile; Heaven and virtuous; Bitter
Aimar		Unisex	Industrious; Famous; Home
Kylea		Girl	She who won
Aki		Girl	Autumn; Clear; Yahweh will establish
Kawsar		Unisex	Abundance
Anari		Boy	Weak; Timid; With no enemies
Lanah		Girl	Fawn; Orchid; Mountain mist
Allistair		Boy	Defender of mankind
Leonela-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Young lioness
Arland		Boy	Pledge; Oath
Libbie		Girl	My God is my oath
Altan		Boy	Golden; Red Dawn
Arnaldo		Boy	Powerful as an Eagle
Kyari		Unisex	A bed or plot of a garden
Laycee		Girl	Graceful; Charming; Pleasant
Macayla		Girl	Who is like God
Mackayla		Girl	Who is like God
Asaf-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Trends		Boy	Collector; Gatherer
Anzel		Unisex	God protection; Handmaid of God
Maricruz-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Mary of the cross
Arel		Unisex	Lion of God
Avien-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History,-And-Complete-Guide		Boy	One who has noble strength and is powerful
Arliss		Girl	Pledge
Arhum-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Most merciful; Compassionate; Forgiving
Avishai		Boy	My father is a gift; Father of a gift
Arka		Boy	King of kings; Of Arcadia; Sun; Fire; Copper
Axe		Boy	My father is peace; Hatchet

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