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
Vitaly-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Vital; Of life
Whyatt		Boy	Brave in battle; Hard; Firm; Hardy
Nakiyah-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Nicknames		Unisex	Pure; Faithful
Wesam-Name:-Key-Insights-On-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Meaning		Unisex	Medal; Badge; Decoration
Wyman		Boy	Battle; Protection; Security
Nardos		Unisex	Flower; Spikenard, an aromatic oil
Nariya-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Unisex	Luck
Nashley-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Ash tree clearing
Perrie		Girl	Pear tree; Son of Herry; Home ruler
Phyllis-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Mythology,-And-Popularity		Girl	Greenery; Foliage
Xerxes		Boy	Ruler over heroes
Purity-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Expert-Insights		Girl	Innocence; Freedom from immorality
Yazid-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	God will increase; To add
Yedidya		Boy	Beloved of God
Yerachmiel		Boy	God will have mercy
Raye		Girl	Ray of light; Advice; Counselor; Wise protector; Ewe; Beautiful
Yassine		Boy	36th chapter of the Quran
Yohann:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Variations		Boy	God is gracious
Nolah-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Unisex	Feminine; Unique; Whimsical
Onalee		Unisex	Favor; Grace; Clearing
Yves		Boy	Yew
Riann		Girl	Little king
Patrice-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	Noble
Zephan		Boy	Yahweh has hidden
Rayleen		Girl	A beam of light; Ewe
Yugan		Unisex	Youth; Lord Murugan
Yuvansh		Unisex	Young generation; Part of youth
Quynn		Unisex	Head; Chief; Sense; Reason
Roseline		Girl	Gentle horse; Pretty rose
Zebulun		Unisex	Exalted house; Exalt; Honor; Dwell with
Ruba		Girl	Hill
Ruhani		Girl	Spiritual; Sacred
Reigan		Unisex	King; Ruler
Ruhee		Girl	Ascending; Mounting; Spiritual; Soulful
Zohaib		Girl	Beloved leader
Saanvika		Girl	One who is followed or pursued
Sada		Girl	True; Certain; Chaste; Elm
Zy		Unisex	Intelligent; Artistic
Safiyyah		Girl	Pure
Rida		Unisex	Contentment; Satisfaction; God-fearing
Zyden		Unisex	Growth; Increase
Sai		Girl	One who is divine; Influential; Saint; Difference
Aadith		Boy	Beginning; Precedence; Belonging to Aditi
Abdulkareem		Boy	Servant of the generous
Rital		Unisex	The good readers of the Quran
Romani-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Man from Rome
Aaris		Unisex	The brave character who stands up for his faith and belief
Sarafina		Girl	Bright star; Fiery ones
Rossi		Unisex	Red-haired; Red; Famous type
Aavyan		Unisex	Gift of God
Aesir		Boy	German Gods
Ruchama		Unisex	Beloved; Comforted
Afnan		Boy	Tree branches with leaves
Abrahim		Boy	Father of nations; Exalted father
Seriyah		Girl	Princess; Cloud and rain
Ahanu		Boy	He laughs
Shamari		Girl	A woman who is battle ready
Ahil		Boy	Pain; Ruler
Adeel		Girl	Fair; Honest; Virtuous
Shealynn		Girl	One from the fairy palace
Aitor		Boy	Good fathers
Sham-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Sun; Tranquil; Evening; Dark; The Levant
Sonali		Girl	Golden
Saydi		Unisex	Hunting; Prey; Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Albion		Boy	White; Bright
Starlynn		Girl	Star
Shanzay		Girl	Princess
Alesandro		Boy	Defending men
Skyelar		Boy	He who is a scholar
Suki		Girl	A beloved woman
Akilan		Boy	Fearless, intelligent, beautiful
Alik		Boy	Defender of men; Protector of mankind; Noble
Alixander		Boy	Defender
Alcides		Boy	Strength; Prowess
Sreshta		Boy	Most excellent; Great; Best
Talula-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-History-&-Key-Insights		Girl	Leaping water; Town
Alejo		Girl	Man's defender; Protector of mankind
Tamsyn		Girl	Twin
Suheyla:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Girl	Level; Even
Tasia		Girl	Resurrection
Alexandr		Girl	Protector of mankind; Defender of men; Helper and defender of mankind
Solstice		Unisex	Sun stands still; Stilled sun
Teghan		Girl	Darling; Beautiful; Pretty
Anastacio		Boy	Resurrection; The one rising of the dead
Ancel		Boy	God helmet; Protection
Andon		Boy	Form of Antonius
Sui		Unisex	Gold; Green; Accomplishment
Aliyan		Unisex	Exalted; Sublime
Andriel		Boy	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility
Aliyas		Unisex	My God is Yahweh; Exalted; Noble
Tovah		Girl	Good; One who does good; Favor; Thunder
Andriy		Boy	Masculine; Manly and strong
Allyn		Boy	Little rock; Fair; Noble
Syra		Unisex	Princess; Fate; A reed
Angelino		Boy	Messenger of God; Angel
Vasiliki		Girl	Queen
Tensley		Unisex	Point; Woodland; Clearing; Hill; Mound; Barrow
Aodhan		Boy	Little fire
Teya-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God's gift
Apollos		Boy	To destroy; To purify; Of Apollo

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