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
Hanish		Boy	The Hindu god of weather; Submission; Lord Shiva; Ambition
Hanniel		Boy	God's grace
Harith-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Plowman; Cultivator; Provide
Haadi-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Guide; Leader
Harjas-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	One who sings God's praises
Marwah		Girl	Flint (stone); Quartz; A hard stone of nearly pure silica; name of a fragrant plant; A hill near Mecca
Harman		Boy	Army man
Meika		Girl	A short form of Maria or Mary
Haruki-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Bright clear weather; Spring child
Melanee		Girl	Dark or olive-skinned person
Megumi		Girl	Favor; Love; Affection
Havish		Boy	Lord Shiva; Sacrifice; One who gives offerings to god.
Mayari-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	To make; To finish; Master
Mayela		Unisex	Intelligent
Menaal		Girl	Special flower of heaven
Hiroki-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Big; Brightness; Greatness
Meral		Girl	Female deer
Husain		Boy	Handsome; Good; Beautiful
Meridian		Boy	Of midday, south, or noon; Southerly
Melea		Unisex	Black or dark; Complete or full; Ash tree
Memory		Unisex	Mindful; Remembering
Harvin		Unisex	Winner; Warrior's friend
Mickie		Girl	Who is like God
Meryn		Unisex	Sea born; Of the sea;
Miesha-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Life; Strawberry; Gauze; Thin silk; Sand; Livelihood; Living
Inigo-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	My little; Fire
Miami		Unisex	Downstream person; Big water
Milia		Girl	A rival person; Gracious; Dear
Icarus-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Follower; The one who reaches the sky
Imaad		Boy	Support; Pillar
Mitzi		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Imre		Boy	King; Great; Brave; Home; Vigorous ruler
Ibhan		Unisex	Lord Ganesha
Jaber		Boy	Comforter
Mushtaq-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Expert-Insights-And-History		Boy	Desirous; Longing
Naava		Girl	Beautiful
Ishak-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-And-Variations		Boy	He who laughs, God will laugh
Najla-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-More		Girl	Wide-eyed; One who has beautiful large eyes
Issei		Boy	One; Clear; Star
Iran		Unisex	Land of the Aryans
Jaece		Boy	Healer
Ithan		Boy	Solid; Enduring; Strong
Iren-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Peaceful
Nanami		Girl	Seven seas; Beautiful green vegetables
Jafari		Boy	Creek; Rivulet; Stream
Nasreen		Girl	Wild rose
Ivon-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Yew; Archer
Naz		Girl	Coy; Auctioneer; Pride
Naveya:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Girl	Heaven
Nazli		Girl	Delicate; Coy; Coquetry
Jahzeel		Boy	God will divide
Neviah:-Meaning,-Origin,-&-Complete-Name-Guide		Girl	One who can foretell the future; Bright; Radiant; Heaven; Snow
Narah:-Complete-Name-Guide-For-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Trends		Unisex	Happy
Nichelle		Girl	People's victory; Who is like God
Jadan		Unisex	Thankful; God has heard
Nivi		Girl	Maiden; Young girl; Speech; Expression; Fang; Tusk
Nil		Boy	Cloud; Champion; From the Nile river
Jahel		Unisex	Mountain goat; Ibex
Nusayba		Girl	A noble person who is an appropriate one
Jatin		Boy	The auspicious one; One having twisted lock of hair; Lord Shiva
Nissi		Unisex	Victorious; Banner
Ola		Girl	Ancestor's descendant; People's victory; Wealth; Honor; Respect; Dignity; Glory
Nysha-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Expert-Insights		Girl	Special; New beginning
Nolani-Baby-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Unisex	Heaven's mist
Novali-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends,-And-More		Unisex	New
Onna		Girl	To grant; To allow; Favor; Grace
Oralia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Golden
Nyema-Baby-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Variants		Unisex	My pleasantness; Tranquil; Happy
Parnika		Girl	A small leaf; Goddess Parvati
Jerard		Boy	Spear; Hard; Form; Brave; Hardy
Nyima		Unisex	Sun; Day
Parthenia		Girl	One who is a virgin and chaste
Jeric		Boy	Moon; Fragrant
Jermey		Boy	Yahweh will exalt
Jerrett		Boy	Spear; Brave; Powerful one
Jessup		Boy	Jehovah increases
Jishnu		Boy	Victorious; Conqueror
Rahmah-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Mercy; Compassion
Jos-Baby-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	He will add
Qira-Baby-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	To give
Ramya-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Delightful; Happy; Pleasing; Charming
Poet		Girl	Creator; Maker; Author; Poet; Compose; Messenger
Portland		Unisex	Land surrounding the water; City in Oregon
Prayer		Unisex	Obtained by entreaty; A religious service
Raziyah		Girl	Satisfied; Pleased; Content
Jurgen		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Jolan		Girl	Good girl; Violet blossom
Jonte		Boy	God is gracious
Reham		Girl	Dew on flowers in the morning
Jyri		Boy	Earthworker
Reet		Boy	Custom; Tradition; Pearl
Rishika-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity-in-2025		Girl	Trustworthy; Saintly; Divine worshipper; Pious; Learned; Sage; Poet
Rennie		Boy	One who will rise again; Peace; Brave ruler
Rheia-Name:-Ultimate-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Mother goddess; To flow; Ground
Roselin		Girl	Famous type; Rose; Soft; Tender; Horse; Flexible horse
Ruchel		Girl	Ewe
Kalib		Boy	Faithful one; Wholehearted
Rumaisa		Girl	Star; Bouquet; Good
Roselee		Girl	Rose
Kaeleb		Boy	Wholehearted; Dog

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