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
Roni		Boy	My joy; My song; True image; Sacred name
Keani		Unisex	Cool breeze; Coolness
Rufino		Boy	Red-haired
Roc		Unisex	Crow; Rook
Russ		Boy	A little red one
Khalyla		Girl	Close friend; Beloved friend
Saafir		Boy	Ambassador; Handsome
Kendi-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	The loved one; Clever; Skillful
Latoya		Girl	The victorious one; Guardian; Protection
Saban		Boy	A soap maker or seller; Scatter
Saahil		Girl	Shore; Bank; Seaside; Coast
Sandor		Boy	To defend or to help mankind
Kimia-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Elixir of life; Alchemy; Philosopher's stone; Rare; Unique
Letizia		Girl	One who brings happiness and joy to others
Sarkis		Boy	A shepherd; Servant
Lahna		Girl	Gift of God; Gift of donation
Saim-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-28-Unique-Insights		Girl	One who is fasting
Sael		Unisex	Happiness; Prosperity
Lilac-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History		Girl	Bluish; Name of a purple shrub
Saverio:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Boy	A new house
Lanora		Girl	The other Aenor
Lincy-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Lincoln Island; Lake
Sayan		Boy	Binding; A kind-hearted friend; Evening
Loraine		Girl	Kingdom of Lothar; Famous army
Leanora		Girl	Sun rays; The other Aenor
Lorenza		Girl	A female who came from Italian city Laurentum
Lovie		Girl	Love; Famous warrior
Shad		Boy	Happy; Battle
Lennan		Boy	Lover; Descendant of Leannan
Shaheer		Boy	Someone who is well-known and famous
Shahzad		Boy	Son of a king, Prince
Semir		Boy	Companion in evening talk; To talk in the evening
Leoni		Boy	Lion
Lyna		Girl	Young palm tree; Flax
Sender		Unisex	Defending men
Lennyx		Unisex	Place of elms; Night
Skender		Boy	Defender of mankind
Sharvil		Girl	Lord Krishna
Shahzain		Unisex	Brave; Good adornment; Skillful; Handsome King
Madelina		Girl	Of Magdala
Stafford		Boy	One who is from the landing near the ford
Maezie		Girl	One who is beautiful like a pearl
Suhas		Boy	A beautiful smile
Shrihaan		Boy	Lord Vishnu; Handsome
Mairin		Girl	A star of the sea; Rebelliousness; Beloved
Sumner		Boy	To advise
Lydian		Boy	From Lydia
Taher		Boy	Virtuous; Pure; Chaste; Cleansed; Free from sin
Londen		Unisex	A modern place name; One from London
Taji		Boy	Crown; Royal
Mackynzie		Boy	The son who has a handsome father
Marni		Girl	Of the sea; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male; Rejoice
Teon		Boy	Loss or mischief
Terron		Boy	Man of the earth
Takumi-Name-Meaning:-Expert-Guide-To-Origin-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Artisan; Skillful; Expand; Open; Support; Sea; Ocean; Fruit; Good result; Truth
Lyrah		Unisex	Name of the constellation in the northern sky
Mackenzy		Boy	Son of Coinnich; Fair; Handsome; Beautiful
Meenakshi		Girl	A girl with beautiful, fish-like eyes
Melyna		Girl	The one who is pleasant and appealing; Sweetheart; Dear
Tomasz		Boy	A twin; One of the two born children
Malory		Boy	Unfortunate
Tayvin-Baby-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Unisex	Eighth
Meriam		Girl	Star of the ocean
Mickayla		Girl	Who is like God?
Toussaint		Boy	All saints
Thoren		Boy	Thunder
Texas		Unisex	Friend
Mili		Girl	To meet; To find; Who is for me; Miracle; Gracious; Dear
Milka-Baby-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Gracious; Dear; Rival
Tulio		Boy	The one who leads; Destined for glory
Millianna		Girl	Gracious; Dear; Middle of the field
Maraki		Unisex	To love; To devote oneself
Tryston		Boy	Sad; Tumult; Noise
Miki		Boy	Beautiful; Chronicle; Three trees together; Small; Who is like God; Trunk
Naiyah-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-And-Essential-Guide		Girl	Purpose; Tenacity; Bright; Beautiful; To shine; Reed; Pipe
Najwa		Girl	Secret whisper; Confidential conversation; Secretive talk; Intimate conversation
Urias		Boy	Yahweh is my light
Vadhir-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Unpredictable; Unique
Urie-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-What-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	My light; My flame
Namiyah		Girl	Force to move forward
Mileah		Unisex	Graceful; Gentle
Vash-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Thread
Mililani		Unisex	Heavenly caress; A gentle touch from heaven
Vaughan		Unisex	Little; Small
Navee		Girl	The new, fresh, or the freshest
Viaansh		Boy	Part of life
Nahlia:-Baby-Name-Guide-With-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Christmas day; Gift
Ventus		Unisex	Wind
Viansh		Boy	Part of Lord Krishna
Wasim		Boy	Handsome; Honest
Vinicius		Boy	Wine
Mirian-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Rebelliousness; Sea of bitterness; Wished for child; Love; Kindness; Sun
Neoma-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Origin,-History-&-Variations-Guide		Girl	New moon; Pleasantness
Vishaan		Boy	Horn; Tusk
Momina		Unisex	Believer
Nhi		Girl	The small one or the tiny one
Vitaliy-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Variants		Boy	Vital; Of life
Nicol		Girl	Victory of the people
Naavya		Unisex	Beautiful
Nikolina		Girl	One who achieves victory for people

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