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
Junah-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Expert-Insights,-Pronunciation		Girl	The sun; Warrior
Dhyani-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	One who meditates
Elene		Girl	Torch The bright one
Kaelem		Boy	Honest man
Devlyn		Unisex	Descendant of Doibhilin
Dharma		Unisex	Established by law; Duty; Virtue
Elianne		Girl	Sun
Elisabetta		Girl	My God is an oath; God's promise
Kaikane		Boy	Strong Sea
Elisse-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Your-Complete-Guide		Girl	My God is an oath
Kailash		Boy	A mountain in the Himalayas; Abode of Lord Siva; Crystal
Kadmiel		Girl	Before God; God of old
Elivia-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Olive tree; My God is an oath
Kabe		Unisex	Include; Category; Section; Add
Duchess-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Noble; Royal; Regal; Leader
Kaiyo		Boy	To forgive; Ocean; Daytime; Heaven
Elania-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Kaj		Boy	Earth; Rejoice; Victory of the people
Elanora		Boy	Home by the sea or water; Old north; The other Aenor; Shining light
Elanese		Unisex	Graceful; Elegant; Noble
Ellorie		Girl	Cheerful
Kahlo-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Trends-&-Variations		Unisex	Bald
Ellyse		Girl	My God is an oath
Elysa		Girl	God is my oath
Kaiba		Unisex	Seahorse
Kanav		Boy	Name of an ancient Hindu rishi; Compassion; Pity; Listening
Emili		Girl	Rival
Emmalie		Girl	Rival; Whole; Great; Clearing
Eryka		Girl	Eternal ruler; Ever ruler
Kalo		Unisex	Melancholy song; Taro plant
Kassem		Boy	Divided; Split; One who divides goods among his people
Kaneki		Boy	Money tree; God is gracious
Kamai-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Honeysuckle; Well; Pit
Eula-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Variants,-And-More		Girl	Sweetly speaking; Well-spoken
Eymi		Girl	Beloved
Kayvan		Boy	The universe; Saturn
Kedric		Boy	Gift of splendor
Enza-Name-Ultimate-Guide-To-Pronunciation-And-Popularity		Girl	Swallow; Three
Fancy		Girl	Love; Ornamental; To appear; Fantasy
Fareedah-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Girl	She who is precious as a pearl
Keene		Boy	Keen wit; Fighter; Sharp; Bold; Brave
Emrey		Unisex	Home strength; Industrious leader; To love; Desire; To be quiet
Keifer-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Pine tree; Barrel
Estephanie-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Crown
Keighan		Boy	Small flames
Kauai		Unisex	A favorite place around one's neck; Garden island
Furaha		Girl	Happiness; Joy
Keimoni		Boy	The ocean of uniqueness or knowledge
Esmi		Unisex	Loved; Esteemed
Gabbie		Girl	God is my strong man; Devout
Evergreen-Baby-Name:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Plants that maintain their leaves all year round; Always green
Gwyndolyn		Girl	White ring
Faithlyn-Name-Guide-In-2025:-Meaning,-Trends,-And-More		Girl	To trust
Hadiyah		Girl	Guide to righteousness; Gift from Allah; Blessing of God; Offered by Allah
Keneth		Boy	Good-looking and a handsome man; Respect; Born out of fire
Keean-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-And-Popularity		Unisex	Being; Existence; Essence
Fable		Unisex	A story
Kenric-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Royal power; Bold power; Chief hero; Son of Henry
Fionna		Boy	White; Fair; Blessed
Kenrick		Boy	Royal power; Bold power; Chief hero; Son of Henry
Keola		Boy	The life
Flannery		Girl	Descendant of Flannghal; Red valor
Ilina-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	My God is Yahweh
Khadir		Boy	Verdant; Green; To be present; Lurking lion
Jacquelynn		Girl	Supplanter; May God protect; Holder of the heel
Kenta-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Healthy; Strong; Handsome; Coastal district
Keoki		Unisex	Farmer; Earthworker
Hensleigh		Girl	A female chicken; Field; Meadow; Hen farm
Keynan-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Ancient; Enduring
Jalilah		Girl	Great; Exalted; Important
Ineza		Girl	Chaste
Jamilla		Girl	She who possesses great beauty
Iridessa-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Resembling a rainbow
Hinsley		Unisex	Solitary clearing; Secluded meadow or woodland; Someone living alone or in a secluded place
Kiash		Boy	Light; Enlightenment
Khael		Unisex	Shield
Kiet		Boy	Honor; Hero
Janya		Girl	Ethics; Noble; Produced; War; God is gracious
Kilo-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Thousand
Jariya		Girl	A maid or a slave; Conduct; Behavior
Kingsly		Boy	King's meadow; King's wood
Kiandre		Girl	Ancient; Old
Khoa-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Science
Kiril		Boy	Lord; Lordly
Izzah		Unisex	Powerful
Jelina		Girl	Deer; Fir tree; From above; Torch; Corposant
Kort		Boy	Kort means A Short person
Kincade		Boy	Wild cat's head
Kraig		Boy	The name means Rock
Jennalee		Girl	Nice, pleasant, and gorgeous person
Jentrie		Girl	Nobility or aristocracy
Jerica-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Variations,-Nicknames-&-Trends		Girl	Strong spear
Kwasi		Boy	Born on a Sunday
Jerrica		Girl	Yahweh will exalt; Sacred name; Spear ruler
Korin		Girl	Little bell; Spear; Maiden; Gold
Joellen		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; He will add; Torch; Moon
Jaxie		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious; May God protect
Jaycelyn-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Variations:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	A member of the German tribe--the Gauts
Joline		Girl	God is gracious; Pretty; God will add
Jordie		Girl	Down-flowing

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