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
Leart-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Origins		Boy	Golden
Ailana-Name-Meaning,-History,-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Halo; Moonlight; Loving
Lonny		Boy	A noble and ready person
Ailis		Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Adalaya:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know-About-This-Baby-Name		Unisex	I shall be drawn up of Jah
Aisla		Girl	Hailing from Ailsa Craig; Dream; Vision
Akayla		Girl	Crown; Wreath
Lyonel		Boy	He is powerful and strong as a lion
Macaulay-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Boy	Son of Amhalghadh
Maccabee		Boy	Hammer
Light		Unisex	Visible light; Brightness
Aleisha		Girl	Exalted; Noble
Machi		Boy	Ten thousand; Hemp; Wisdom; Pure; City; Man battle
Aerie		Unisex	The nest of a bird of prey, typically built on a cliff or mountain top; Cherry tree; Locksmith
Lochlainn		Unisex	Viking, Scandinavian; Land of the lakes
Macrae		Boy	Son of Rath; Son of grace; Prosperity
Lykan		Girl	Wolf
Maguire		Boy	Son of Odhar; Pale-coloured
Almira		Girl	Princess; Truthful; Noble; Famous
Alaine-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Little rock; Beautiful; Joyous
Maasai-Name:-Complete-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Owner of lands and farms
Amabel		Girl	Lovable; Amiable
Alayha		Unisex	Upon her; Sublime
Ambree-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Precious jewel
Martel		Boy	Hammer; Warlike; Dedicated to Mars
Makaveli-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Sneaky; Cunning; Deceitful
Ambrosia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Immortal; Divine
Martino		Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Amela-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Hope; Aspiration
Matson		Boy	Son of Matthew
Ameris		Girl	Love; Yahweh has said
Mattheus		Boy	He who has been given by the Lord
Amoret		Girl	Love; Cupid
Amariya		Unisex	Pledged by God; Given by God; Yahweh has said
Mani		Boy	A jewel; Moon; God is with us
Anberlin		Girl	A meaningless name
Amarys		Unisex	God has said
Merric		Boy	Dark-skinned; Moorish
Angelena		Girl	Messenger of God
Annelyse		Girl	One who is devoted to God; Graceful beings
Mihail		Boy	Who is like God
Amoree		Unisex	Loved one; Sweetheart
Annetta		Girl	Grace; Favor
Mavin:-A-Comprehensive-Baby-Name-Guide		Unisex	Expert in a given field; Connoisseur; Intoxicating
Anvita		Girl	Endowed with; Connected by; Reached by mind
Aolani		Girl	Cloud; Heaven; Sky
Anayra		Unisex	Precious; Happiness; Joy
Mikeal		Boy	Who is like God
Minato		Boy	Harbor
Mercury-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	To trade
Anely		Unisex	Graceful; Charming; Elegant
Moise		Boy	Son; Deliver; Drew out; Drawn out of water
Meshach-Name-Meaning:-Biblical-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Unisex	Who is what Aku is?
Mikaele		Boy	Who is like God?
Montreal		Boy	Imperial mountain; Royal Mountain; Little Mountain
Arrietty		Girl	Home ruler
Morad		Boy	Wish; Desire
Mikayel		Boy	Who is like God?
Artemisia		Girl	Of Artemis
Aryahi		Girl	Most holy; Aryan; Noble; Golden life
Ashlynne		Girl	Ash tree clearing
Mutasim		Boy	Adhering to God; Taking refuge in
Moe		Girl	Mother Mary; The Holy Virgin; An unmarried girl; Bud; Sky; Wished for child; Moorish
Arohi		Girl	Ascending; Rising
Naazir		Boy	Supervisor of events
Arlowe-Baby-Name:-23-Insights-From-Pronunciation-To-Numerology		Unisex	Between two highlands; Mountain; Hill full of trees; Army hill
Audi-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide-for-2025		Girl	Noble strength; Property guardian
Nadim		Boy	Drinking companion; Confidant; Friend; Close companion
Atiya		Boy	Gift; Sky
Nahshon		Boy	One who foretells the future; Serpent; Bronze; Oracle
Nakul		Boy	A mongoose; Lord Shiva; Saffron
Nelvin-Name-Meaning-In-2025:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-&-Trends		Boy	Narrow water
Atlantis		Unisex	Island of Atlas
Myson		Unisex	Gift of God
Batool		Girl	Virgin; Maiden
Newell		Boy	The fresh gallery or room
Nik		Boy	Victory of the people
Nikodem		Boy	Victory of the people
Nilo		Boy	The river Nile
Aveena		Unisex	Love
Niranjan		Boy	God; Transcendental; One beyond maya
Aveera		Unisex	Air; Spirit; Treetop; Father of many; Elf ruler
Birdy		Girl	Bright; Bringer of victory
Nixen		Boy	Son of Nick
Nouman-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Blood; Red
Aviendha		Unisex	Modern invented name
Naven		Unisex	New; Creative; Rare
Bonita-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Variations:-Complete-Guide		Girl	A pretty woman; Little; Good
Ayris		Unisex	Variation of Airis
Olaf		Boy	Ancestor's descendant; Grandfather
Bridgett		Girl	The exalted one; Power; Strength; Virtue
Omair		Boy	Long-lived; Populous; Prosperous; Wise and intelligent
Omid		Boy	The one whose expectations are centered
Byrdie		Girl	Like a little bird
Omni-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-Popularity-Explained		Boy	All; Universal
Caila-Baby-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity-Trends		Girl	Slender; Fair
Omran		Boy	Exalted nation
Oneal		Boy	Victor; Winner; Fury; Passionate; Descendant of Neil
Calissa		Girl	Most beautiful
Camile		Girl	Religious attendant; Priest's helper

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