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
Nandan		Boy	Delighting or one who delights; Pleasing; Rejoicing
Loa-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Golden plover; Famous in battle; Laurel; From Laurentum; Ancestor's descendant
Nang		Boy	Naked; Fearless
Narciso		Boy	Sleep; Numbness; Daffodil
Murilo		Girl	Small wall
Loralee		Girl	Rock; Laurel tree; Laurel tree clearing
Muzammil		Boy	Prophet Muhammad; The enshrouded one; Bundled
Laraya-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Numerology-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	Strong; Unique; Confident
Natanel		Boy	Gifted by God
Lorraina		Girl	Kingdom of Lothar
Navraj		Boy	The new King or the fresh Monarch
Laylee		Unisex	Night
Nayef		Boy	Something in surplus, or excess
Leannah		Unisex	Meadow; Grace; God is my promise; Youthful; Sun
Ngawang		Boy	Powerful speech
Nalu		Unisex	Wave; Surf
Nickan		Boy	The winner of a war
Nickolaus		Boy	The warrior fights on behalf of the people
Maija-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Beloved
Nissim		Boy	Miracle
Nithin		Boy	Guidance; Moral conduct
Lorien		Boy	Land of Gold
Nassim		Unisex	Gentle breeze; Fresh air
Neylan		Girl	A person who has accomplished his desires; Descendant of the son of Neil
Malala		Girl	One who is grieving; Sad one
Malerie		Girl	Unhappy; Unfortunate one; To be strong
Maat		Boy	Egyptian goddess of order and balance; Truth; Virtue; Justice
Odie		Boy	Woad hill; Wealthy; Song
Maranda		Girl	A woman who must be admired; Wonderful
Margareth		Girl	Pearl
Maebelle		Girl	Lovable
Margret		Girl	Pearl
Niel		Unisex	Victory; Champion; God is my judge; God has given
Marilu		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Lyria-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-And-More		Unisex	Lyre
Night		Unisex	Darkness; The goddess of the night
Mariona		Girl	A dame from the sea of misery
Osborn		Boy	The warrior of God; Bear God
Osmond		Boy	God's protection
Nole		Unisex	Short form of the name Novak; Masculine; Strong
Osvin		Boy	A God's friend
Norrin-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	North; Small strait
Ovadia		Boy	A servant of God
Maisel-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-to-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Representative of God
Ovie		Boy	King
Mar		Boy	Sea; Lord; Horse; Firm; Month of March
Marylee		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Clearing
Paco		Boy	Frenchman; Eagle; Free
Marzia		Girl	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Paschal		Boy	One who is born on the day of Easter
Matti		Girl	God's gift
Patric		Boy	Name of a patron of Ireland
Makkah		Unisex	To cry; Temple; Sanctuary
Osaze-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Favored by God
Oluwadamilola		Unisex	God has bestowed me with wealth
Marinette		Girl	Of the sea
Mayzee-Baby-Name:-Guide-to-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	A beloved pearl
Peretz		Boy	Burst forth
Maziah-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Whole; Complete; Virtuous
Prahlad		Boy	Joy; Pleasure; Delight
Marlea		Boy	Pleasant wood; From the meadow near the lake
Pranay		Boy	Love; Affection; Leader; Guidance
Marleah		Girl	Woman from Magdala
Osei		Unisex	Noble; Royalty; Honorable
Melena		Girl	Honey
Prentiss		Boy	Apprentice; A learner
Marti		Boy	Of Mars; Warlike; Warrior; Famous counsel
Meloni-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Girl	Melon
Midori		Girl	Green
Priansh		Boy	The son that is the most loved
Mio		Girl	A beautiful cherry blossom
Quillian		Boy	Descendant of Cillian
Maybel		Girl	Lovable
Phillips		Girl	Son of Philip
Miray		Girl	Commander; Moon; Month; Glowing like a moon
Missy-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Bee; A young woman
Rafay		Boy	Exalter; Glorifier; Raiser
Rah		Boy	Sun; Egyptian sun God; Way; Path
Rahm		Boy	High Lofty; Exalted; Supreme; Soot; Rack
Naeemah		Girl	Gladness and joy
Mayley		Unisex	Gracious; Dear
Quantavious		Boy	Strong; Unique; Charismatic
Najat		Girl	Deliverance; Salvation; Rescue; Savior
Rajan		Boy	King; Ruler; Monarch
Pruitt		Unisex	Brave; Valiant; Wise
Nalanie		Girl	The calm sky
Ramiz		Boy	Wise; Dignified; Intelligent; One who communicates well
Psalms		Unisex	Sacred songs or poems; A song sung to the harp; To pluck or play a stringed instrument with the fingers
Ramzy		Boy	Sign; Mark; Symbol; Gesture; Reserved; Demure; Quiet
Naledi		Girl	Star; A bright star in the open sky
Randon		Boy	Wolf shield
Melanin		Unisex	Black; Dark; A type of biomolecule
Miraal		Girl	Deer; Angel of heaven
Rawlins		Boy	Famous wolf; Wolf's counsel
Raif-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Compassionate; Kind; Affectionate; Benign; Sympathetic; Merciful
Mikella		Unisex	One who resembles God
Nare		Girl	Pomegranate; Fire
Rayhaan-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know-For-2025		Boy	A sweet-smelling flower that brings comfort
Natalija-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Day of Christmas; Born on Christmas day
Rein-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	To counsel; To advice someone; Decision

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