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
Zachry		Girl	God remembers
Yvonna		Unisex	Yew
Aala-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	To ascend; To go up; Rose; Eagle; Noble
Aashritha		Girl	Someone who gives shelter; One who seeks God's protection
Zayid		Boy	Increasing; Growing
Zacharie		Unisex	Yahweh remembers
Abria-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	One who loves God
Zaidy		Unisex	Descendent of Zaid
Zelah		Boy	Rib; Side
Zeev		Boy	Wolf
Zadiel:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Trends		Unisex	God is my righteousness
Addileigh		Girl	Noble; Son of Adam
Zevi		Boy	Deer; Gazelle; Roebuck
Zenna-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Woman; Wife; Hospitality; Guest; Foreigner; To wink
Adeola-Name-Meaning:-Rich-Yoruba-Roots-&-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Crown of wealth
Zanya:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Fairy queen; Help; Support; Elegance
Zarius-Name-Meaning-And-Popularity:-Ultimate-2025-Guide		Boy	Possessing goodness; He shines
Zaviah		Unisex	Radiant; Celestial; Unique
Zea		Unisex	Splendor; Light; Glow
Zakani		Unisex	Intelligent; Wise
Adreana		Girl	From Hadria
Zuhayr		Boy	Little flower; To shine; To be radiant; To give light
Zela		Unisex	Heaven; Zeal; Ardor; Jealousy; Nobility
Afifa		Girl	Chaste; Modest; Virtuous; Righteous
Zeddicus		Boy	Wise; Mysterious
Zaron		Unisex	New beginnings; Sweetness of song
Zaroon		Unisex	Victor; Money; Gold; Visitor; Traveler; Tourist
Ai		Girl	Love; Affection; Indigo; Friendly
Zidaan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	To increase; To grow
Aadhavan		Boy	Sun
Ziv		Boy	Bright; Radiant; Silver; Lively
Aari		Boy	Mountain of strength
Adiyah		Girl	God's ornament; Normal; Ordinary; Witness
Zed-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Justice of Yahweh; The Lord is just; The Lord is righteous; God is righteousness
Alabama		Girl	Plant gatherers
Adriela:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Flock of God
Abdo		Boy	His servant
Alene		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Noble; Light
Abdulahad		Boy	Servant of the one
Aleta-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Truthful one; Noble; Winged
Abdulhakim		Boy	Servant of the wise
Aletha-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Nicknames,-&-Popularity		Girl	Truth
Abdulkadir		Boy	Servant of the capable
Alicja		Girl	Of the noble kind; Noble; Honorable
Abdulkarim		Boy	Follower of the generous
Aagam		Girl	Coming; Arrival; Religious scripture
Abdullatif		Boy	Servant of the gentle
Abdulrahim		Boy	Follower of the merciful
Aarvik		Boy	Strong; Courageous
Zylo		Unisex	From the woods
Alishba		Girl	My God is an oath
Abhi		Boy	Fearless; Now
Abhiraj		Boy	Great king; Someone who reigns everywhere
Abraxas		Boy	Great Archon; God; Supreme being
Alaena		Girl	Little rock; Handsome"
Alazae		Boy	Trade wind
Airah		Unisex	Noble; Respectful
Allanna		Girl	Serenity; Calmness; Tranquility
Ackley		Boy	Oak meadow
Aiyanah		Unisex	Gift from God
Akiya		Unisex	Bright; Autumn; Night
Amabella		Girl	Lovable
Alin		Boy	Noble; Bright; To soothe; Mountain; Bearer of light
Alaria		Unisex	Ruler of all; Cheerful
Adoniram		Boy	My Lord is exalted
Adyant		Boy	From beginning to end; Another name of Lord Shiva
Acelin		Girl	Noble
Amelina		Girl	One who is eager to work; Industrious; Unceasing; Brave; Vigorous
Aloy		Girl	Famous in battle; Great warrior
Addicus-Baby-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	From Attica
Ammara		Girl	One who builds; One who lives a long life; Thrive; Grace; Immortal
Amoria-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Your-Baby		Girl	Loved; Loyal friend; Beloved; Love
Amairah		Girl	Princess; Leader
Amaliah-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Nicknames,-Personality-&-More		Girl	Brave; Vigorous; Unceasing
Amrutha		Girl	Immortality
Aizik		Boy	He will laugh
Ajahni		Boy	One fought to have
Anah		Girl	Answer; Task; Affliction; Song
Ajeet		Boy	Invincible; Unconquerable
Alyn		Girl	Precious; Little rock; Handsome
Adeyemi		Unisex	Crown suits me well
Analie-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Variations-&-3-Nicknames		Girl	Grace; Divine grace
Ameriah		Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave; Big mound
Adyah-Name:-Expert-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Meaning		Unisex	The first
Anastazja		Girl	Reborn
Alarick		Boy	Ruler of all
Aimen		Girl	The moon's beauty; Right-handed; Blessed; Lucky
Aerys		Unisex	Strife; Discord
Anelise		Girl	Favor; Grace; Praise; My God is an oath
Anevay		Girl	Superior
Aleix		Boy	Defender or helper of mankind
Alem		Boy	Scholar; Noble protection; Little rock
Angelle		Girl	Messenger
Alexio		Boy	Defender; Helper
Aidon-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Meanings		Unisex	Little fire
Angelynn		Girl	A messenger of God
Anise		Girl	A herb; A spice
Aisen-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	I am in the light; Like the moon
Anjelica		Girl	The one who is like an angel; Angelic messenger
Alson		Boy	Son of Alan; Son of Alexander; Noble; Honorable

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