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
Laasya		Girl	A dance form
Yujin		Unisex	Rare treasure; Brilliance of gems
Zafar		Boy	Victory; Victor
Yusei:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Meanings		Unisex	Planetary; Help; Save; Righteous friend
Korryn		Unisex	Maiden
Yuven-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends,-And-Traits		Unisex	Prince; Young; Youthful
Lauralee		Girl	Laurel tree; Sweet bay tree
Zoltan-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Ruler; Sultan
Lakayla-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Traits-&-More		Girl	Gift of God
Leighann		Girl	Clearing; Favor; Grace
Zeid-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Boy	To increase
Laelle		Unisex	Of God
Lexis		Girl	Defender
Laiana-Baby-Name:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Loving; Graceful; Charming
Aakil		Boy	Intelligent; Sensible; Wise
Zohair		Boy	To shine; To be radiant; To give light
Zarian		Unisex	One who finds gold
Livana		Girl	White
Zoren-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Dawn; Happiness
Lanya		Unisex	Little rock; Handsome; Light; World
Ziaan		Unisex	Adornment; Decoration
Livian		Girl	Alive; Olive; Life; Protection; Envious; Blue
Aaryash		Boy	Brilliant; Intelligent
Zuhair		Boy	Bright; Blossom
Aban-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Clear; Eloquent; Lucid; October
Zvi		Boy	Gazelle; Roebuck
Lizabeth		Girl	My God is an oath
Leani-Name-Popularity,-Variations-&-Nicknames:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	To incline; Soft; Laziness; To continue; Royal child; Heavenly garland of flowers
Abdulsamad		Boy	Servant of the eternal
Abednego-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Servant of Nebo
Zyrell		Boy	To pull
Leeloo		Unisex	Precious stones
Louna		Girl	Moon
Lovelyn		Girl	Love
Aarik		Girl	Ever ruler; Lion of God
Zylar-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Lucky; Beautiful
Abu-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History:-Complete-Guide-In-2025		Boy	Father; Father of
Linh		Girl	Soul; Spirit
Lynne-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Lake; Pond
Zyrus		Unisex	Young; Humiliator of the enemy; Lord
Madalina-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-5-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower
Aarohan:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Ascension; Upward journey
Adryen		Boy	From Hadria
Mahalakshmi-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Pronunciation		Girl	The great Lakshmi; Great royal fortune; Great sign; Great beauty; Universal mother; Great wealth
Maiza		Girl	Only one; Graceful; Distinguisher of good and bad
Ahzab		Boy	Name of one of the narrators of Hadith
Abhijot		Unisex	Radiant; Enlightened
Ajdin		Boy	He who is bright; Clear
Madalynne		Girl	Tower; Of Magdala
Akif-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Devoted; Focussed
Maeson		Boy	Stoneworker; To make
Manaia		Girl	Mythological figure of a man with the head of a bird and tail of a fish; To decorate or embellish
Alaster		Boy	Defender of men
Manar-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Girl	One whose light is the guide to others; Beacon
Alban		Boy	White; From Alba
Agape		Girl	Love
Aldan-Name-Meaning-And-Origins:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Interest; Comfort; Old friend; Time
Adrin		Unisex	From Hadria
Marcelle-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Meaning		Girl	Warlike; A young warrior; Dedicated to Mars
Aldric		Boy	Old and wise ruler
Maelin-Name:-27-Essential-Insights-For-Parents		Unisex	Princess; Chief
Aldrick		Boy	Old or wise ruler
Adwaith		Unisex	Unique; Unity; Without equal
Maricarmen		Girl	One who has a sea of sorrow inside herself
Manaal		Boy	Attainment; Achievement
Mariyam		Girl	Beloved; Rebellious; Bitter
Alhasan		Boy	Handsome; Attractive
Marlayna		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Makya-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Eagle hunter
Marya		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Favor; Grace
Akito		Unisex	Chapter; Chinese constellation; Person
Maxima		Girl	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Amadi-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Seemed destined to die at birth; Free-born; Beloved
Manvitha		Unisex	Intelligent
Mayella		Girl	The month of May
Maymunah		Girl	Auspicious and blessed
Amal-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Complete-Guide		Boy	Hope; Aspiration; Work
Mayukha		Girl	A bright ray of light
Marijane		Unisex	Beloved; Sea of bitterness; God is gracious
Melaney		Girl	Black or dark
Amirr		Boy	A born prince who gives orders and is prosperous
Ammiel		Boy	Kingsmen of God; People of God'
Micheala		Girl	Who is like God?
Andrzej		Boy	Male; Manly; Brave; Virility; A variant of the name Andrew and Andreas
Aniketh		Boy	One who has no residence; Homeless; One who is present in everything; Spirit of God; Lord Shiva
Amair-Comprehensive-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	Prosperous; Populated
Mishal		Girl	Torch; Beacon; Light
Anis		Boy	Close friend
Anker		Boy	Eagle man
Mazy		Unisex	Wages; Reward; Goods; Wares; Water
Anthonie		Boy	Priceless
Antonyo		Boy	Worthy of praise; Another name of Saint Anthony
Merary		Unisex	Bitter
Arafat		Boy	Sacred hill near Mecca
Archimedes		Boy	Master planner; Cunning master
Nainika		Girl	Eyes; Beautiful eyes; Eye-catcher
Archit		Boy	Worshipped; Prayed; Great devotion
Andel		Unisex	Grace; Bright zeal; Angel
Arihaan		Boy	Destroyer of demons and evil; Protector
Arihan		Boy	Destructor of enemies; Protector

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