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
Kirtan		Boy	Narrating; Announcing; Describing; Praising; Reciting
Khaos		Boy	Void; Emptiness; Wide open; Expanse of air
Kristoffer		Boy	Bearing Christ
Khani		Unisex	Honey; Lady
Krithvik		Boy	Joyful; Handsome
Kwaku-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	One who is born on a Wednesday
Kiano:-25-Essential-Insights-For-Your-Baby's-Name		Girl	Second announcement; Cool breeze; Silk-like material
Lanai		Girl	Porch; Open-sided veranda; Orchid love
Killua		Boy	Resolute; Lethal
Kyros		Boy	Young; Forward-looking; Humiliator of the enemy; Lord
Krishika		Unisex	Grower; Farmer; Ploughing; Attractive
Ki-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins,-History-&-Symbolism		Unisex	Arisen; Vigorous; Strong; Earth
Lafayette-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Faith; Beech forest
Lambert		Boy	Bright land; Light of the land
Leta-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Glad; Violet flower; Joy
Launa-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origins,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Little rock; Handsome
Lemmy-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Devoted to God
Leron		Boy	My song, my joy
Linsey		Girl	Lincoln's Island
Lalani		Unisex	Royal child of heaven; Heavenly lei
Lissa		Girl	Bee
Livingston		Boy	A beloved friend's place
Lumina		Girl	Light; Snow; River
Luzmaria		Girl	A combination of Luz and Maria
Lorcan		Boy	A fierce little one
Linlee		Boy	Flax fields; Clearing; Linen
Lorenz		Boy	From Laurentum; Laurel
Lavaughn		Unisex	Little; Small
Lyssa		Girl	Rage; Fury; Rabies; Nobility
Loyd		Boy	Gray-haired; Sacred
Libi		Unisex	My heart
Luxe-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Light; Luxury
Mackinley		Boy	Son of the learned king; Learned ruler
Lynnleigh		Girl	Flaxwood; Lime tree clearing; Lime grove
Lindon-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Linden tree hill
Maesie		Girl	Diminutive for Margareth; Pearl
Mahreen		Girl	Love; Kindness; Sun
Malkiel		Boy	God is my King; My King
Maika		Girl	Mother Mary of Mount Carmel; True; Reality; Beautiful; Good
Maimuna		Girl	A blessed one; Auspicious; Favorable
Louka-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	From Lucania; Forest wood; Sacred wood; Light
Martinez-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Guide-To-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Son of Martin; The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Madlyn		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower
Masson		Boy	He who is a stoneworker
Luxx		Unisex	Extravagance and luxury
Matviy		Boy	Given by God
Maanya		Unisex	Worthy or deserving of honor or respect
Maximilien		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Mame		Girl	One who is considered a mistress of the sea; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Pearl
Manahil		Girl	A girl who is like a spring of fresh water
Manya		Girl	A sea of bitterness and sorrow; Rebelliousness; Respected
Maki		Unisex	True; Precious; Hope; Evergreen tree; Hill
Marilena		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Torch; Corposant; Moon
Marleen		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Malania		Girl	Black; Dark
Maryana		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Favor; Grace
Melvyn		Boy	Bad town
Marybeth		Girl	Combination of Mary and Beth
Maidah		Unisex	Tablecloth; Table spread with food; Glorious; Maiden
Masha-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-in-2025:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love
Matylda		Girl	A mighty and powerful battle
Mickael		Boy	Who is like God?
Makyah-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Key-Insights		Unisex	One from the city of Mecca
Meeka		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Who is like God?
Michela-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Variants		Girl	Who is like God?
Miquel		Boy	The messenger of God; Who is like God?
Mikhaila		Girl	Who is like God
Mir		Boy	A prince; World; Universe; Peace; Dragon; Commander; Elite
Merrik		Boy	Dark; Dark-skinned; Moor; Fame; Power
Mays		Unisex	Hackberry; Nettle tree; Servant of son of Matthew
Miro		Boy	Peace; World; One who is peaceful
Mccrae		Unisex	Prosperity; Grace
Morgana		Girl	Sea circle; White sea dweller
Mitch		Boy	Who is like God
Mohid		Boy	Believer in one God
Naama		Girl	Pleasant; Sweetness; Grace; Beauty
Mohsen		Boy	Beneficient
Merrill		Unisex	Pleasant hill; Bright sea; Sparkling sea; Famous
Nabila		Girl	Noble; Excellent
Moiz		Boy	Comforter; Someone who commands respect
Nafisa		Girl	Precious; Valuable; Extremely desired; Something so good and valuable that people compete for it
Moosa		Boy	One who is saved out of the water; The name of a prophet of Almighty
Morocco		Boy	A land that belongs to God; An African country
Mihaan		Unisex	Great; Man with best of qualities
Mckenzy		Girl	Son of Coinneach (handsome, beautiful, good)
Nasira		Girl	Victorious; Helper; Friend
Neda		Girl	Sunday; Call; Proclaim
Nakshatra		Boy	Star
Mj-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-Numerology-Guide		Unisex	Nickname for Mary Jane or Michael Jackson
Nena-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Baby girl; Little girl
Nafi		Boy	Benefactor; Giver of good; One who benefits others; Protector; To be profitable; The auspicious
Muaad-Baby-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Protected; Guarded
Nicoletta		Girl	People's champion; People's victory
Nazly		Girl	Delicate; Beautiful; Coy
Naser		Boy	Helper; Supporter; Victor; Granter of victory
Nataniel		Boy	The one who came from God
Muneeb		Boy	One who turns in repentance; One who turns to the right path
Nelliel		Boy	Bright; Shining one
Nakayla		Unisex	Victorious; Wise; Respected
Murdoch		Boy	Sea warrior; Lord; Master

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