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
Reiner		Boy	Army advisor; Army counsel
Myleah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Girl	Sweet; Graceful; Noble
Remigio		Boy	A person who is a rower
Raizo-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-More		Unisex	Thunder; Trust; Request; Due; Next; Possession; Ownership; Create; Structure; Physique
Renaldo		Boy	Well-advised ruler
Rashed		Boy	Rightly guided
Nairi		Boy	Confederation of tribes in the Armenian Highlands
Renard		Boy	One who is like a fox; Advice; Decision; Hard; Firm
Miyuki-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Beautiful fortune; Deep snow; Beautiful reason for history; Happiness and good fortune
Morelia-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Meaning		Unisex	Whinny; Dramatic
Morghan		Unisex	Sea circle; Born of the sea
Razi		Girl	My secret; Agreeable
Rivan		Boy	Silver; Musical; Star; Basil
Raudel		Unisex	Rapid; Tide
Niyati		Girl	Destiny; Luck
Rob-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	Bright fame; Bright glory; Bright in counsel
Nohely-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Christmas
Rockland		Boy	One who comes from a rocky land
Rogers		Boy	Famous spear
Revaan		Boy	Revenge; Zealous; Devoted
Nalea		Unisex	Christmas day
Rohin		Boy	Rising; Growing
Nuriyah		Girl	Radiating nimble or brightness
Rollo		Boy	A notable, acclaimed wolf
Namiah		Unisex	Rising; Developing; Increasing; Growing
Oni		Girl	Today; Demon; Born on a holy ground; Shelter
Orchid		Girl	Eponymous flowering plant; Testicles
Nastassia		Unisex	Resurrection or Rebirth
Nene		Girl	Lady of the heavens; Tranquil; Little girl; Grace; Pure
Ridaan		Unisex	Noble; Lightening; White jasmine; Village; Warm; Round
Peach		Girl	Persian fruit
Ruel		Boy	Friend of God; Someone who lived in a narrow street
Nihan		Boy	Concealed; Secreted; Undisclosed; Finally; Destroyer; Conqueror
Pearson-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-2025-Popularity		Girl	Son of Peter; Rock; Stone; Son of Pierce
Rustam		Boy	River; Strong
Perpetua		Girl	Everlasting; Continuous
Saalih		Boy	One of good nature
Sahan		Boy	Join; Unite; Endurance; Tolerance; Royal
Pragya		Girl	Wisdom; Knowledge; Understanding; Intelligence
Sajad		Boy	One who worships Allah
Salar		Boy	Leader; Commander
Ruaan-Baby-Name:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Ascending; Raising; Soft; Rainbow
Pranshi		Girl	Another name of Goddess Lakshmi; Of great stature
Nurvi		Girl	Precious
Samuele		Boy	Name of God; God has heard
Raea		Girl	Ewe
Noha		Unisex	Intelligence; Reason; Field
Sanjeev		Boy	Giving life; Reviving
Sayid		Boy	Master; Lord
Rueger		Unisex	Hero
Rayanne		Girl	Wise and graceful; Gracious beam of light; Little king; Wise; Smart; Gate to Heaven
Sanish		Boy	Sun
Shameer		Boy	Flint; Young; Beautiful
Patsy		Unisex	Noble
Shemuel:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	God's name; God has heard
Sani		Unisex	Brilliant; Splendid; Second
Rielyn		Girl	A leon-like companion or friend
Shravan-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Boy	A Hindu month, August
Rihana		Girl	Basil; Sweet basil
Raelan		Boy	An essence
Savant		Unisex	Learned; A knowledgeable person
Raini		Boy	Queen; Rain; Advice; Counsel
Siegfried		Boy	Victory and peace; Victorious peace
Shadi		Girl	Singer; Happiness; Seeker of knowledge
Pranika		Unisex	Vitality; Life-giving force; Vow; Pledge; Life; Breath
Rosamaria		Girl	One who is a rose; Dew of sea
Shain-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origins-&-Trends		Boy	God is gracious
Ramiah		Boy	Exaltation of the Lord; Sender
Rosamond		Girl	A protector of the horses; Pure rose
Skanda		Boy	Hopping; Spurting; Spilling; Hindu god of war
Shakeem		Girl	Wise; Intelligent
Royelle		Girl	A man of noble blood
Sequoyah		Unisex	Hog
Rozalia-Name-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Rose; Pretty Rose; Beautiful rose
Shanmukh		Boy	Six-faced; Having six faces; Lord Kartikeya
Southern		Boy	From the south
Steffan		Boy	Crowned with garland
Shion		Girl	Aster; Sound of a poem
Rhaella		Girl	Noble; Beautiful; Serene
Ruqaya		Girl	Ascent; Spell; Charm
Shreyaan		Boy	Good-fortune; Beauty
Shazain-Name:-25-Essential-Details-Every-Parent-Should-Know		Unisex	Brave; Skillful
Raynah		Unisex	Queen; Happy; Willing; Clean; Pure
Saidy		Girl	Princess; Lady; Noblewoman
Raynie		Unisex	Queen; Counsel; Advice
Saima		Girl	Fasting
Suren		Boy	Lord Indra; Strong; Warrior
Smayan-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Popularity,-Numerology-&-Zodiac		Boy	Smile
Reiley		Unisex	Descendant of Raghailleach; Rye clearing; Rye meadow
Sakinah		Girl	Tranquility; Peace of mind
Roniya-Name:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meanings,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	My God is Joy
Sarae		Girl	My princess
Sayde		Girl	A princess; Lady; Noblewoman
Solar-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Related to the sun; Derived from the sun
Scarlytt		Girl	She who is wearing red
Tannen		Boy	A fir tree; Leather tanner
Taren		Boy	Thunder
Rukia		Girl	Love; Fondness; The moon; A princess; A noblewoman; Rise; ascent; Charm; Spell
Tavi		Boy	Good; Beloved; Uncle; Eighth; Twin
Shamira		Girl	Guardian; Protector; Precious stone

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