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
Imad		Boy	Pillar; Support; Mainstay
Elody		Girl	All riches
Eilish-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	My God is an oath; Nobility
Herson		Unisex	Son of the herdsman; Herder
Eriella		Girl	God's lion
Hobie		Unisex	Bright heart or mind
Jac		Boy	Yahweh may protect; Holder of heel
Hussam		Unisex	Sword
Evangelia		Girl	Bringer of good news
Evonne		Girl	Yew tree
Jacek		Boy	Hyacinth plant
Erandi		Girl	Dawn; Sunrise
Imir		Boy	Lord; Prince; Commander-in-chief
Jachin		Boy	He establishes
Emaya		Unisex	Flower
Fariha		Girl	A woman who is happy and joyful
Imon		Unisex	Faithful
Izhan		Boy	Precious; Obedient
Jahmal		Boy	Handsome; Beauty
Fiora		Boy	Flower
Ivin-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	God is gracious
Fleur-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Flower
Gwendolen		Girl	White ring; Fair; Blessed; White
Jakin		Boy	Name of the pillar in front of Solomon's Temple; To establish; He establishes
Ghalia-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-For-Meaning,-Popularity,-&-More		Girl	Valuable; Precious
Jalin		Boy	One who is calm
Gracia		Boy	Grace; Grace of God; Divine grace
Jahn		Boy	God is gracious
Jamall		Boy	The handsome one
Gelila-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Meaning		Unisex	The one who is peaceful and calming; The beautiful one
Hedy		Girl	Battle; War
Heer		Girl	Power; Riches; Diamond; Darkness
Jamian		Boy	Supplanter; Holder of the heel; To tame
Gracious-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Your-Baby		Unisex	Esteem; Favor
Hava-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	To breathe; To live
Jaiel		Unisex	Victorious warrior; God is my strength
Jamaine		Boy	Brother
Isabeau		Girl	My God is an oath; My God is abundance
Japhet		Boy	The handsome one; To extend; Beautiful
Jaret		Boy	A strong spear
Hodan:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Rich; Lush
Jacquelin		Girl	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Jadalyn		Girl	Precious stone; Lake
Jasraj		Boy	King of fame
Jadzia-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	Battle; Combat; War; Green gemstone
Hildegard		Girl	Battle enclosure
Jawan		Boy	God is gracious; Young
Illa-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	My God is Yahweh; Torch; Moon; Corposant
Imoni-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Numerology,-And-More		Unisex	Faith
Jala		Girl	To wander; To think; Water; Dew; Hoarfrost
Jari-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	A fight or a quarrel; Helmeted warrior
Jamisyn		Girl	A name for girls
January		Girl	First month of the year; Roman God Janus; God of beginnings, archways, and transitions
Jaylinn		Girl	A fowl which brings nimble
Jeshurun-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Complete-Guide		Boy	Straight; Just; Upright
Janasia		Girl	God's grace on the east
Jaynee		Girl	God is gracious
Jessamine-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Variations		Girl	Jasmine
Jhanvi		Girl	Ganga river; Daughter
Juneau		Boy	Young; Queen of heaven
Junius		Boy	Dedicated to Juno; Younger; Young child
Jocelin		Girl	A member of the German tribe
Kadan		Boy	Companion
Kahaan		Boy	Where; In what place
Jonelle		Girl	God is gracious
Jazariah-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Exalted by God
Kail		Boy	Slender; Free; Wild rosemary
Kadie-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name; Torture
Kaedon-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-Variations		Unisex	Mac Cadáin; Warrior; Strength; Gentle; Loyalty; Spirit of war; Son of Cadán
Jocie-Name-Complete-Guide-2025:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	He will add
Karima		Girl	Giving and generous; Noble
Kartik		Boy	One who bestows power and pleasure; A name of the Hindu calendar month; The constellation of the Pleiades
Kashif-Name-Meaning:-Your-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Revealing; Discoverer
Kassi		Girl	Shining upon men
Kao		Boy	High; Tall; Beautiful flower
Kamdin-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Enclosed valley; Winding valley
Kaos		Unisex	Vast chasm; Void
Keian		Boy	Acquired
Kayleah		Girl	Slender; Who is like God
Kamber		Unisex	The people
Kasmir		Boy	To destroy peace
Kaylia-Name-Meaning:-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Pure; To rejoice; Clearing
Kayin		Girl	Celebrated; Acquired
Kennard		Boy	Royal and brave; Royal guard
Keniyah		Boy	The one having stripes; Mount Kenya
Kennen		Boy	He possesses knowledge
Kia-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Variants,-And-Key-Insights		Girl	Hill; Mountain; Season's beginning; Keeper of the keys; Earth
Kiki		Girl	Double happiness; Caster plant; New beginnings; Hope; She-wolf; Blue jay
Keonna:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Girl	Divine; God's gracious gift
Keisi		Unisex	Unique; Strong; Resilient
Kemi-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Cherish me; Caring for me
Khilan		Boy	To smile
Kenlie		Unisex	The meadow of kings and queens
Kelce-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-And-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Cenel's island; Fierce Island
Kenly		Boy	King's meadow; Woodland clearing; Son of Finlay; White; Blessed
Kolette		Girl	Victory of the people
Kelyn-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-|-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Holly
Kirah-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Popularity-&-Numerology-Guide		Boy	Black
Keone		Girl	The homeland
Krysta		Girl	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed

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