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
Samiel		Unisex	God has heard; Name of God
Shahid-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Key-Insights		Boy	Witness; Beloved
Traci-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Belonging to Thracius; Summer; To harvest; War-like; Fighter; Superior
Samwell		Unisex	Of Samuel; God has heard; Name of God
Shakir-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Essential-Insights		Boy	Thankful; Grateful
Xandria		Girl	Man's defender; Warrior; Help
Shant		Boy	Lightning
Vaya		Unisex	Palm branch; Crows
Ysabelle-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	My God is an oath
Sherrod		Boy	Bright; Wagoner
Shimshon		Boy	He who is bright as the Sun
Sekai		Girl	Laugh; Humorous person; World; Universe
Shray		Boy	Credit; Shelter
Siler		Boy	Lilac; Awl pricker; Rope maker; To squint; Scholar
Yalena		Unisex	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Yzabella-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Girl	My God is an oath
Yanelli		Unisex	God is gracious
Yaslin		Unisex	Jasmine
Yasna		Unisex	Prayer; Worship; Supplication; White rose; Clearly; Obviously
Stan-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origins-And-Pop-Culture		Boy	A stony meadow; Become glorious; Constant; Steadfast
Yazlin		Unisex	Asia; Inferior; Forest
Zelma-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Girl	God's Protection
Zariana-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Sacred
Shaye-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Learned;Fine; Good; Admirable
Stevenson		Boy	Crowned
Siam		Boy	Land of gold; Black; Dark; Blue; Thailand
Zeenat		Girl	Ornament
Zeeva:-2025-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Wolf; Light of God; Radiance; Brilliance; Brightness
Takeo		Boy	Military man; Husband; Hero; Manly; Healthy
Zareen		Unisex	Golden; Made of gold
Aamina-Name-Meaning,-History,-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Feel safe; Protected; Honest; Loyal; Devoted; Faithful; Obedient of Imam
Siyon		Unisex	Assumption
Tarak		Boy	Protector; Star
Sorren		Unisex	Stern; Strict; Severe
Zurielle		Girl	God is my rock
Zazie		Unisex	God is my oath
Sriyansh		Unisex	God; Lord of
Abeera		Girl	Aroma; Fragrance; Strong; Mighty
Tayo		Boy	Worth joy; Much or many; World
Aaisha		Boy	Living; Alive
Adaora-Name:-2025-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Daughter of all
Tegh		Boy	He who wields the sword
Aaryahi		Girl	Noble snake
Zeniya:-23-Essential-Insights-On-Popularity,-Traits-&-Meaning		Unisex	Guest; Foreigner
Tenoch		Boy	Stone; Prickly pear cactus
Ziona		Unisex	Citadel located in the center of Jerusalem
Teyo		Boy	God
Zylie		Unisex	Adventurous; Free-spirited
Tifeoluwa		Boy	It is the will of God
Tighe		Boy	Poet
Afrah		Girl	Happiness; Joy; Mirth; Celebration
Toluwanimi		Boy	I belong to God
Aava-Baby-Name-Guide-For-2025:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Wide; Open
Tavis		Unisex	Royal staff; Twin
Aide-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-&-Popularity		Girl	Air; Modest; Reverent; Echo; Help; Assistance
Tonatiuh		Boy	Sunshine
Topher		Boy	Christ-bearer
Tayon		Unisex	Strong; Determined
Aiman		Girl	My moon; Right-handed; Blessed; Lucky
Toshiro-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Variants		Boy	Talented son; Handsome child; Quick; Clever
Adaia		Unisex	God's ornament; God's witness
Trajan		Boy	Enduring; Permanent; Best
Addysen		Unisex	Daughter of Adam; To be red; Earth; To make
Thai		Unisex	Extreme; Great; Big; Color
Tiam		Unisex	Beloved
Alazne		Girl	Miracle; Mirror
Aima		Unisex	Fetches it; Whole; Generous amount; Beloved
Alysse		Girl	Of the noble kind
Toure		Unisex	Elephant
Airis		Unisex	Discord; Earth
Aliani		Girl	Sun
Akila		Girl	Intelligent; Wise; Logical; Eagle; Whole; Complete
Aloura		Girl	My God is my light
Uhtred		Boy	Pre-dawn; Advice; Earl
Viliami		Boy	A form of William; Resolute protector
Trew-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Unisex	Genuine; Faithful; Loyal; Steadfast
Amiria		Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave; To love; Sea
Vin-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	To conquer
Vedaant		Boy	Highest knowledge or wisdom
Waldo		Boy	The dead; The slain; Power; Authority
Vegas		Girl	Meadows
Amaliya-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Trends-&-Nicknames		Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave
Vidit		Girl	Perceptive; A learned man; Lord Indra
Val		Unisex	Strong; Healthy; Vigorous
Alyla		Unisex	Unique; Sophisticated; Mysterious
Weylin		Boy	Crafty; Cunning
Ventura		Unisex	Good fortune; Luck; Happiness
Vivansh		Girl	First rays of Sun
Anahy		Girl	Cockspur coral tree
Vidyuth-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-and-Nicknames		Unisex	Electricity; Lightning
Anani		Boy	Cloud; Yahweh is gracious
Areeba		Girl	Brilliant; Intelligent; Sharp; Witty; Smart
Wisam-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Essential-Guide		Boy	Medal; Badge; Decoration
Arietta-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Origin,-Popularity-Insights		Girl	Small melody; Small song
Anabiya		Unisex	To turn; To return and repent to Allah
Washington		Unisex	Settlement of Wassa's people
Weller		Unisex	One who lives by a stream or spring; One who extracted salt from seawater
Asli		Girl	Genuine; Real; Authentic; Essence; Amber
Yakub		Boy	God will protect; Supplanter
Aribelle-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Girl	Invokable; Yielding to prayer; Beautiful altar

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