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
Elham-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	A beautiful inspiration
Mavi		Unisex	Beloved; Victory
Dima		Boy	Downpour; Earth mother
Mikolaj		Boy	The victory of mankind
Fatema-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Trends		Girl	To abstain
Momin		Boy	A person who is pious; Faithful; Believer; One who believes in God
Mazzi-Baby-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Toolmaker; Weaponmaker
Fatma		Girl	To abstain
Montel		Boy	Little mountain; Royal Mountain
Messi		Boy	Messenger
Gail-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know-About-Origin-&-History		Girl	My father is joy; My father rejoices
Mubashir		Boy	The bringer of good news
Giovana		Girl	God is gracious
Mustapha		Boy	The chosen one
Evelette		Girl	To breathe; To live
Emalia		Unisex	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave
Moxley		Unisex	From a place in the West Midlands
Halie		Girl	Dweller of the sea; Hay meadow
Mudasir		Boy	Covered; Wrapped
Farryn		Boy	Iron grey
Nazim-Name-Meaning:-Complete-History,-Variations-And-Popularity		Boy	Organizer; Poet
Eniola		Unisex	A wealthy person
Neon		Boy	New
Esraa		Unisex	Nocturnal journey
Hanaa		Girl	Happiness; Bliss; To enjoy; To gladden
Newt		Boy	Newly built city
Naithan		Boy	He gave
Mylen:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide-With-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Strong willed and determined
Nicholaus		Boy	People's victory
Nicko		Boy	Victory of the people
Hidaya		Girl	Guidance; Beautiful
Nishan		Boy	A sign; Remarkable; Marked man; Distinct; Fluttering of flag; Romantic; Coral
Gwynn		Boy	Blessed; Fair; White
Neziah-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends,-Nicknames		Unisex	Conqueror; Strong
Nicholi		Boy	Victory of the people
Obinna		Boy	Heart of the father; Father's throne
Jamelia		Girl	Beautiful
Odis		Boy	Wealth; Fortune
Nyeem		Unisex	Tranquil; Happy
Halli		Unisex	Rock
Ilena-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Girl	Torch; Moon; Tree
Ishana-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Girl	Master; Lord; Shiva
Obsidian		Unisex	Volcanic glass; Of Obsidius; Power; Help; Support
Hani-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Happy; Carefree; To move lightly; To touch
Jennavieve		Girl	Woman of a clan
Jennica		Girl	White phantom; To behold
Oxley		Boy	Oxen clearing; Inhabitants of Oxley
Oli		Girl	Olive tree; Ancestor's descendant; Chant
Padraig		Boy	Nobleman
Peregrin		Boy	A traveler; A pilgrim being
Jetta-Name-Meaning:-Essential-Guide-To-Origins-And-Variations		Girl	Home ruler; Farmer; Earth worker; Black stone
Philemon		Boy	Beloved; Dear most; Loved one; Kiss; Affectionate
Oniel		Boy	Descendant of Neil
Oneil		Unisex	Descendant of Neil
Pinchos		Boy	A prophecy or an oracle
Jatziri		Girl	Dewdrop
Oriel		Girl	Gallery; Porch; Fire-strife; My light is God
Jochebed		Girl	God is glory
Polo		Boy	Freer of horses; Bold or brave people
Jolina		Girl	God is gracious; Pretty; God will add
Pratham		Boy	First; Foremost
Izzie		Unisex	My God is an oath; Emerald
Joyanna		Girl	Rejoice; Enjoy
Qusay		Boy	Distant
Jaileen		Unisex	Jubilant; Joyful
Raed-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-for-Parents		Boy	Pioneer; Pathfinder; Leader; Guide
Jami-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Supplanter; Holder of the heel; Will helmet
Quintavious		Unisex	Fifth
Rahsaan		Boy	Compassionate; Vigilant
Jayani-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Numerology		Girl	The daughter of Indra; A shakti of Ganesha; Ancient
Jinora		Girl	Wisdom; Illuminated; Victory
Raayan		Unisex	Watered; Luxuriant; Plentiful; Heaven's flower
Ramsay		Boy	Garlic Island
Rahiem		Boy	Compassionate; Kind
Kandice		Girl	The Queen of Ethiopia; Queen mother
Ranbir		Boy	Brave warrior; Delightful man
Rashaud		Boy	A variant of Rashad, meaning counselor
Katja-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Neat; Natural; Pure; Clear; Flawless
Rasul		Boy	To send or dispatch; Messenger; Prophet; Apostle
Rees		Boy	Enthusiasm; Ardour
Rasheem-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Light
Jouri-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Farmer; Damask rose
Regis-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	A ruler and a King of people
Revere		Boy	Someone who lives on the brow of a hill; Someone who lives near a river
Reynold		Boy	Wise ruler; Powerful counsel
Kaaliyah		Unisex	Dark kind of sandalwood; A dark snake living in Yamuna river; Exceeding
Karmela		Girl	Garden
Kaavia		Unisex	Epic; Poetic
Rayson		Unisex	Son of Ray; Reason; Intelligence
Keri-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Ciar's people; Black; To love
Rigdon		Boy	Surname derived from a Scottish place name
Ricco		Unisex	Rich; Wealthy; Powerful
Kena		Boy	Handsome; Respect
Kiyana		Girl	Light; Deity; Queen
Rocko		Boy	Roaring; Battle cry; Crow; Rook; Shouting; Roar
Rigley		Unisex	Reed clearing
Rohit		Boy	Red; The sun; Sun's first ray
Rollin		Boy	Renowned land; Famous throughout the land
Rishiv		Boy	Knowledgeable; Saintly
Kayori		Unisex	Scent; Fragrance; Beauty; Trust

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