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
Alley		Girl	Noble; Honorable; Walking or passage
Anneke		Girl	Grace; Favor
Jathniel-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	God is my gift; God lives
Anni-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-Traits		Girl	God is gracious; Graced with God's favor; Graceful; Favored
Anthea		Girl	Flower; Blossom
Almas		Girl	A diamond
Anum		Girl	Blessing; Allah's favors upon humans
Anayla-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Graceful and charming
Alyzah		Unisex	The Almighty; The Strong
Jevin-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Born from the yew tree; God is gracious; Well-born; Youth
Anella		Girl	Grace; favor; Henna
Arelis		Girl	Lion of God; God's hero; Altar of the sky
Jony-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	God is gracious
Jedrek		Unisex	Strong; Manly
Arla		Girl	Early; In the morning; A betrothed woman bearing the qualities of an eagle
Josian-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	God will add
Anaeli		Unisex	Graceful; God is my judge
Arria		Girl	Brings rain; King
Jove		Boy	Jupiter; Father of the sky; God is gracious
Jeramy		Unisex	Yahweh will exalt
Arshi		Girl	Sage; Poet; Deserving of a throne
Anh		Unisex	Flower; Brave; Hero; Reflect light
Kadon		Boy	From the wetlands
Aspynn		Girl	Aspen tree
Arha		Boy	Worship; Worth; Obliged; Fit; Gold; Respectable; Powerful
Aurianna		Girl	Gold; Rising; Sunrise
Araina		Unisex	Queen; Peace
Araiya-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Song; Melody; Noble one; Honorable
Kalev		Boy	The land of Kalevi; Dog
Kaeo		Boy	Crystal; Glass; Diamond
Azizah		Girl	Dear; Beloved; Esteemed; Precious; Cherished
Karel		Boy	Strong; Manly; Masculine; Army
Kaileb		Unisex	Whole heart; Dog
Aubriel		Boy	Elf ruler
Avaiyah		Girl	To live; To breathe; God's gift
Kairen		Unisex	Sea; Ocean; Lotus
Kazimir		Boy	Destroyer of peace
Ashari		Girl	Alert; Advise; Observe; Notify
Brandie		Girl	Burnt wine; Distilled wine
Ashland		Boy	Land of Ash trees; Ash tree land
Breah		Girl	Honourable; Hill; Might
Kelian-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Little Church
Ashlin		Boy	Ash meadow; Ash tree clearing; Dream; Vision
Aslyn		Unisex	Dream; Vision
Breana		Girl	Hill; High; Might
Kendrik		Boy	Royal power; Bold power; Chief hero; Son of Henry
Kamon		Unisex	Heart; Mind
Keno-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Brave counsel
Ayelen		Girl	Laughing; Clear; Amber
Kevan		Boy	Beloved birth; Comely beloved
Kasra		Unisex	King; Good reputation
Khamani		Boy	Son of king; First born; Great king
Katai-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Unisex	Shortness of stature; Wood; Timber
Briah-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Numerology:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Hill; Power; High; God is my strong man
Kayton		Unisex	River; Enclosure; Yard; Town
Avianne		Unisex	To live; To breathe
Avisha		Unisex	Not poisonous; Protecting; Ocean; Heaven; Gift from God
Ayaat		Girl	The verses of Quran; Signs; Clues
Cassadee		Girl	Curly-haired; Clever
Kiel		Boy	To strengthen; God will strengthen; Church; Lily of the valley; Keel of a boat
Khary-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Strong, noble, leader
Bay-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Expert-Insights		Boy	Sea inlet; Buoy; Bow; Lord; Boy; Reddish-brown
Caylie		Girl	Pure; Perfect crown; Slender
Breasia:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	High power; East
Chenoa		Girl	Dove; White dove; Dove of peace; Mourning dove
Blen-Baby-Name:-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Enlightenment; To shine brightly
Chloey		Girl	Blooming; Green shoot
Kojo		Boy	Born on Monday
Christabel		Girl	Follower of Lord Jesus; Beautiful
Kingson		Boy	Son of a king
Catelyn		Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Breslyn		Unisex	Descendant of Breisleán; Strife; Descendant of Breasal
Lalo		Boy	Rich guard; Guardian of wealth
Chioma		Boy	Good god
Dareen:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity		Girl	One who has wisdom; This life and afterlife; Darling; Compassion
Les		Boy	Helper; Defender of men; Garden of holly; Camp
Leven		Boy	Life; Lion
Kyroh		Unisex	Mysterious and unique
Loxley-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Woodland clearing
Mahmud		Boy	He who is praised; Commendable; Laudable; Worthy of reverence
Dhanya		Girl	Thankful; Lucky
Dajah		Girl	Already; Remembrance
Maks		Boy	The greatest
Danaya		Girl	Greeks; Parched
Manas		Boy	Mind; Intellect; Spirit
Duaa		Girl	Prayer
Manav		Boy	Human Being
Dunia		Girl	World; Kingdom; Universe
Manoah		Boy	Rest; Quiet
Cylie		Unisex	Boomerang
Ebba-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Bear god; Noble
Marcio		Boy	A servant of Mars, Roman God of war
Marik		Boy	King
Makani		Boy	Wind; Ghost
Ellenore-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-11-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	Shining light; Shining God; The other Aenor
Elvie-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Noble; Friend; Elf
Dim		Girl	Earth mother
Maynard		Boy	One who is powerful and strong
Eudora		Girl	Good gift; Honorable gift
Michaiah		Boy	Who is like Yahweh?

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