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
Mayumi		Girl	Beautiful; Genuine; Reason
Axil		Boy	God the Father is peace; Cheetah
Meleah		Girl	Ash tree; Beloved
Azar		Boy	Scarlet; Fire; Ninth month in Persian solar year
Melek-Name:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Angel
Maleiah		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Love; Beloved
Luma		Unisex	Bright; Filled with light; Feather; Sunset
Lyndie-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Soft; Flexible; Tender; Beautiful
Melyssa		Girl	A sweet girl; Honey bee
Baden		Boy	Son of Bade
Arris-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	From Hadria
Aryansh		Unisex	Part of a noble
Meya		Girl	Beloved; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Powerful; Strength; Magic; Illusion; Brilliant star of the ocean
Baldwin		Boy	Bold and brave friend
Micayla-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Who is like God?
Balthazar		Boy	Lord protect the King
Aser		Unisex	Happy; Blessed
Barrington		Boy	Settlement; Foreign; Barley dwelling; Warrior; Hero
Maylah		Unisex	Strength in battle; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Molli		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Benjamim		Boy	Son of the south; Son of the right hand
Bertrand		Boy	Bright rim of a shield
Bingham		Boy	Habitational name from Bingham
Azam		Boy	The greatest being alive
Birch		Boy	Birch tree
Natalina-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Christmas Day; Birthday
Boyce		Boy	One who lives next to or in the woods
Azhaan		Unisex	Call to prayer; Intellects; Wits
Nayara		Girl	Town between the rocks
Baird		Boy	Son of the bard
Nazanin		Girl	Sweetheart; Darling
Brisyn		Boy	Son of Bryce
Mikelle-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Who is like God?
Nasra		Boy	Helper; Support
Baylon		Unisex	Confusion; Confused
Nicola		Girl	Victory of the people
Nira		Girl	Plowed field; Near; Lightweight fabric; Golden eye; Grebe; Juice
Calahan		Boy	Bright-headed; Strife
Myana-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	The golden myna; Will helmet
Nita		Girl	Bear; Favor; Grace
Calhoun		Boy	Narrow wood or corner
Cannan		Boy	Clergyman; Wolf cub; Descendant of Cane
Noya		Girl	Beauty; Sand
Nusaiba		Girl	Nurturing; Fate
Neysa-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-6-Variations-And-5-Nicknames		Boy	Holy; Pure; Innocent
Navayah-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Insights:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	New; Fresh
Charvik		Boy	Intelligent; Bright; Clever; Active
Niani		Unisex	Willful
Omega		Girl	Conclusion; Finishing; Accomplishment
Pietra-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	One who is rock solid
Caylum-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Expert-Insights		Unisex	Dove
Cirilo		Boy	Master; Lord
Radhika		Girl	Successful; Prosperity
Cisco		Boy	Frenchman
Ceejay-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity-in-2025		Unisex	Phonetic spelling of the initials CJ
Olenna		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Raghad		Girl	Affluence; Comfort; Ease; Opulence
Chaston		Unisex	Someone who lived by the chestnut tree
Conroy		Boy	Descendant of a hound-keeper
Olanna-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-and-Variations		Unisex	Father's jewel
Rameen		Girl	Peace; Joy; Loyal; Obedient
Crist		Boy	Follower of Christ
Ranya-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-Nicknames,-and-More		Girl	To gaze or look at
Crosley		Boy	Meadow across the cross
Pihu		Boy	A peahen; A gallant or male sweetheart;
Cypher		Boy	Message; Peaceful; Empty
Pressley		Boy	To come from the priest's meadow
Cyprus		Boy	Coniferous tree; Cypress tree
Raziya		Girl	Pleased; Content
Reine		Girl	She who is the Queen; Counsel
Raeanna		Girl	Great queen
Riddhi		Girl	Fortunate; Prosperous; Rich; Wealthy; Lucky; Wife of Lord Ganesh; Epithet forGoddess Parvati and Goddess Lakshmi
Danyel		Boy	God is my judge
Crews		Unisex	Curly
Darrow		Boy	Oaktree
Raela		Unisex	Ewe; Advice; Counsel; Protection
Rainee		Unisex	Descendent of Raonull; Queen; Kingdom of Lothar
Roselle		Girl	Rose; Sun ray
Rama		Girl	Pleasing; Beautiful; Wife
Rut		Girl	Friend
Ryiah		Girl	To flow; Ground
Devesh		Boy	Lord of the Devas; Lord of the Lords
Saloma		Girl	Peace
Raylie		Unisex	Advice; Counsel; Protection; Clearing
Samaiya		Girl	A woman who forgives
Dominico		Boy	Belonging to the Lord
Rhya-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Trends		Unisex	To flow; Ground; Enthusiasm
Sanari-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-To-A-Unisex-Name		Girl	Sweet; Deceitful
Doyle-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Dark stranger; Descendant of Dubhghall
Deuce-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Origins		Unisex	Two
Ritaj		Unisex	Truthful; Righteous
Eames		Boy	Friendly; Welcome; Pleasing
Eathan		Boy	Solid; Firm; Enduring
Edrik		Boy	Wealthy king; Fortunate ruler
Roselia		Unisex	Rose
Samyuktha		Girl	Joint; Combined; Being accompanied by
Eion		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious
Donis		Unisex	Of Zeus; Sky; Shine
Elbert		Boy	Noble and bright
Shivanya		Girl	Limitless like Lord Shiva

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