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
Slaton		Boy	From the farm in the valley; Level farm
Solon		Boy	Lump of iron
Hadeel		Girl	The cooing of a pigeon
Sonnie-Name-Meaning:-3-Essential-Facts-On-Origin-&-History		Boy	Son; Wisdom
Silus		Boy	Of the forest; Of the woods
Shun-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Unisex	To be fast
Sriansh		Boy	He who is born with a part of Goddess Lakshmi
Halleigh		Girl	Hay's meadow; Home ruler
Stelios-Name-Meaning:-Expert-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variations		Boy	One who is like a pillar, who gives support
Gurmehar		Boy	Blessings of guru
Gwyn		Boy	Blessed; Fair; White; Bright; Pure; Holy; Phantom; Magical being
Siris		Unisex	Mesopotamian goddess of beer; Brewer
Hila-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Halo; Aura; To praise; To shine; Hope
Taheem		Boy	Honored
Hira		Girl	Diamond; One of the many names of goddess Lakshmi
Tahmid		Boy	Praising
Solaris-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Sunny; Solar; Of the Sun
Hodaya		Girl	Splendor of Yahweh
Holli		Girl	Holly tree; Hollow-eyed
Takashi		Boy	Prosperous; Noble; Gentleman; Adore; Filial piety
Talmadge-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Pouch wallet; A beggar's bag; Mask
Hermela		Girl	Messenger
Sota		Unisex	Sudden; Sound of the wind; Thick; Big; Great
Talmage		Boy	The sound of bells
Suhan		Girl	Pure; Innocent
Hannan		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious; Gracious; Gracious gift; Grace; Compassion; Sympathy; Affection; Love
Starlin		Unisex	Strong; Rigid
Tarun-Name-Meaning-&-Pronunciation:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Young; Fresh
Sterlin		Unisex	Pure; Of high quality
Taika		Girl	Thunder
Hidayah		Girl	Guidance
Ionna		Girl	God's gift; Island; Dove
Teancum		Boy	A Nephite military leader
Izora		Girl	From Isauria; Gift of Isis; Dawn
Teller		Boy	Parents; Father; Farmer; Builder
Jadis-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Girl	Long ago; Once; Yesteryear; In the past
Illianna		Girl	Light; Torch; My God is Yahweh
Tennison		Boy	Son of Dennis
Inanna		Girl	Lady of the Heavens
Ikram		Unisex	Honor; To be generous
Terrill		Boy	The ruler of thunder
Ivianna		Girl	God is gracious
Tao		Unisex	Large waves; The way; Path
Thoreau		Boy	Strength of a bull
Thurman		Boy	Thunder; Protection
Teak-Baby-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	A durable wood tree; Yellowish brown color
Tobyn		Boy	Jehovah is good
Toney		Boy	Flower
Jayelle-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Nicknames:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	The type of that goat lives on the hillside
Jaimie		Boy	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Jazzmin		Girl	Persian form of Jasmine (a type of flower)
Terrick		Unisex	Teofer's farm
Jenaya		Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Toa		Girl	Warrior; Courage; To win; Store; Shop
Jerelyn		Girl	Clever and daring girl
Thorson		Unisex	Son of Thor
Jezebel-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Girl	To exalt; To dwell
Javiah		Unisex	Whispered; To mutter prayers
Ulisses		Boy	Angry; To hate
Tovia-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Yahweh is good
Ulrich		Boy	Heritage; Ruler; King
Uwais-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-History,-Variations-&-Nicknames		Boy	A small wolf
Kalisa		Girl	One who has given herself to God; One who is purely concentrated on the Almighty
Trishan		Unisex	A king of the Surya dynasty
Kamilia		Girl	Perfection; Complete; Whole; A youth employed in religious services; Sweet flower
Kanani-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Variations		Girl	The one who is beautiful; The beauty
Ulric		Boy	Ruler of all
Kadija		Girl	Trustworthy; Premature child
Tyrann		Unisex	Holy; Favor; Grace; From Eoghan
Karalyn		Girl	Beloved; Friend; Man; Army
Kariana		Girl	Modest; Pure; Beloved; Friend
Vaden-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Well-known; Respected leader
Jojo		Unisex	He will add; To be gracious
Valon:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Wave; To simmer; From Vlora city
Kadance		Unisex	Rhythm; Flow; Musical beat
Vedder		Unisex	Father; Uncle
Vitali		Boy	Vital; Of life
Katherina		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name; Torture
Vivaansh-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Boy	Part of the universe; Portion of life
Kamela		Unisex	A youth employed in religious services; A flowering shrub
Vivek		Boy	Wisdom; Discrimination; Distinction
Vishwa		Unisex	Universal; World
Karra		Girl	Beloved; Friend
Keilee		Girl	Each of the two; Pure; Meadow; Forest clearing; Slender; The blessed one
Wasif		Boy	One who praises
Wacey-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-In-2025-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Loyal; Faithful
Winton		Boy	Friend's enclosure or town
Kimiko-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Noble child; Valuable and beautiful child; Senior; Empress
Xael		Boy	Unique; Mystical; Otherworldly
Wyn-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Variations:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	White; Blessed
Keomi-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Nicknames-And-All-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Pure; Beautiful
Yaw		Boy	Born on Thursday
Keyana		Girl	Divine; Goddess-like; Silk-like material
Kealani		Unisex	The clear and white heaven
Yuval		Boy	Stream
Yadel-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Praise of God
Kristyn		Girl	A follower of Christ
Kiaya:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	House with beautiful colors
Kyria		Girl	Of the lord
Yoni-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Yahweh has given

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