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
Eilam		Boy	Eternal
Drey-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Manly; Masculine
Dubai-Baby-Name-Guide:-Popularity,-Numerology-&-Nicknames		Unisex	To creep
Zyan		Boy	Adornment; Decoration; Beautification
Aariana		Girl	Most holy; High mountain; Exalted
Zohra-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Venus; Brilliance; Light
Zonaira-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Trends		Unisex	Moonlight; Flower from the paradise
Afiyah		Girl	Health
Aidah		Girl	Guest; The one who's returning; Moon
Eisen		Boy	Ironworker; Smith, An ironmonger
Aidee		Girl	Modest; Reverent; From Hadria
Akina		Girl	Bright greens; Autumn greens; Autumn name
Emerich		Boy	Ruler; King; Unceasing; Brave; Home
Adaliz		Boy	A sort of kind or noble person
Adelene-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Noble
Elison		Girl	Nobility; My God is an oath
Ennio		Boy	Destined
Abrie		Unisex	To shelter
Albina-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	White; Bright
Eragon		Boy	A fictional character who rides a dragon
Estefan		Boy	Crown; Wreath; That which surrounds
Ajwa-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Tree
Adesuwa		Unisex	Amid wealth and prosperity
Esten-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Stone of good fortune; Stone island; East town
Evaristo		Boy	Well-pleasing
Ahsoka		Unisex	Without sorrow.
Alethia		Girl	Truthful; Truthfulness
Even		Boy	God is gracious; Victor with good fortune
Alexzandria-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Defender or helper of people
Eze		Boy	King; God will strengthen
Enso-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation-Guide		Unisex	Circle; Circular form
Aleeha		Girl	Exalted; Highly respected
Esrom		Boy	Dart of joy; Division of a song
Alicea		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility
Fabien		Boy	Bean farmer
Alajah		Unisex	God is my refuge
Alissia		Girl	Defender or helper of the people
Alizon		Girl	Noble; Nobility
Faron		Boy	Journey
Espn		Unisex	God; Warrior; Man
Faruk-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	One who can tell right from wrong
Alessandria		Girl	Defender of mankind
Alleigh		Girl	Dweller by the wood clearing; Noble
Farzad		Boy	Splendor; Lustre; Child; Son
Fawad		Boy	One who has a heart
Ferguson-Name-Complete-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-History-&-More		Boy	Son of Fergus; Manly strength; Masculine force
Aleni		Unisex	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Ferran		Boy	Peaceful venture; Adventurous
Amaal		Girl	Hopes; Aspirations
Amalee		Girl	Vigorous; Brave; Unceasing
Florentino		Boy	Flourishing; Prosperous; Flower
Alessi		Unisex	Defender of mankind
Amali-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Complete-Guide		Girl	My hope; Vigorous; Unyielding
Alinea-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Of Magdala; Torch; Corposant; Moon
Franz		Boy	Frankish; Frenchman; Free man
Frazier		Boy	Nobility; Name of a place in France
Famous		Unisex	Well-known
Fyodor-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variants-And-History		Boy	God's gift; God-given
Fielder		Boy	Dweller by the open country
Alonnah		Boy	Little rock; Handsome
Galo		Boy	Rooster
Galvin-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Numerology		Boy	Glowing; Descendant of the bright, fair one; Hawk field
Alleah		Unisex	High; Lofty; Sublime
Garfield		Boy	Triangular field; Spear field
Alleria		Unisex	Elevated; Confident; Elegant
Gaspard		Boy	Treasurer; Bringer of wealth
Gennady		Boy	Noble; Generous
Ameela		Girl	Hope; Aspiration
Anelia-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Favor; Grace; Angel
Amaryah		Unisex	Yahweh has said
Anina		Girl	Grace; Favor
Annaya		Girl	The end; Care; Protection; God answers
Gregg		Boy	Vigilant; Watchful
Antonela		Girl	Worthy of praise; Croatian form of Antonella
Gresham		Boy	Grazing homestead
Georges		Girl	Farmer; Earthworker
Apphia		Girl	Increasing
Araminta		Girl	Defender; Protector; Yielding to prayer
Anasia:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Unique; Mystical; Imaginative
Arantxa		Girl	Thornbush
Griff		Boy	Strong lord; Prince
Anahat		Unisex	Unbeatable; Limitless
Aravis		Girl	Arab short-barrelled rifle
Arcelia		Girl	Altar of the sky; Little bear
Arella		Girl	Angel; Messenger of God; Hero; Valiant one
Hadden		Boy	From the heath
Analynn-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	To be gracious
Giulian		Unisex	Youthful; Downy-bearded
Arista-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-5-Charming-Nicknames		Girl	Ear of grain; The best
Angelin		Unisex	Messenger of God; Angel
Asal		Girl	Honey
Hatem		Boy	Decisive; Determination
Hanzo		Boy	Half; To hide; Yahweh is gracious
Asmi		Girl	I am; Pride; Self-respect; Hard work
Haoyu-Baby-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Brilliant; Courageous; Ambitious
Astella		Girl	Star; Famous star
Hazim-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Variations		Boy	Firm; Steadfast; Resolute; Stern
Hanzala		Unisex	Pond; Water
Hektor		Boy	To hold; To possess
Aunna-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Favor; Grace

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