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
Geraldo		Boy	Power of the spear
Kaliope		Girl	The beautiful voice
Gianluigi		Boy	God is gracious; Famous warrior
Kalliopi		Girl	Beautiful voice
Fender		Unisex	To defend
Giordano		Boy	To flow down; To descend; Name of a river; Earth
Fenn		Unisex	Peace; Boldness; Daring
Giorgi		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Kaedence		Girl	Rhythm; Musical; Flow
Goku		Boy	Awakened to emptiness
Gurbaj-Name:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	The hawk of the guru
Gyan-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Knowledge; Wisdom; Perception; Intelligence
Haaris		Boy	Plowman; Cultivator
Halden		Boy	Half Dane; From Denmark
Katelin		Girl	Pure; Clear; Each of the two
Haleem		Boy	Forbearing; Gentle; Mild-mannered
Gale		Girl	My father is joy; Jovial; Storm; Tranquil
Harish		Boy	One of many names of Lord Vishnu; Lord of monkeys
Kaytlin		Girl	Torture
Harshan		Boy	Lustrous splendor of God; Happiness
Harshith		Boy	Happy; Joyous; Cheerful
Keerthana		Girl	Prayer; Hymn; Praise to God
Hartford		Boy	From the stag's ford; Crossing; Hart; Stag
Hassen		Boy	Beauty
Kassiani		Girl	Empty; Vain
Haim		Boy	Life; Alive
Kalypso		Unisex	She that conceals
Henning		Boy	House owner; Lord of the manor
Kawthar-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Numerology		Boy	Much; Abundant; Copious; Name of a river in Paradise
Hadriel		Unisex	The flock of God
Karielle		Unisex	Loved one; Friend; Free woman
Husayn		Boy	Handsome; Good; Beautiful
Handsome		Unisex	Attractive; Good-looking; Appealing
Hutchison		Boy	The son Hugh; Settlement of houses
Keirra-Name-Guide:-Complete-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Clear; Bright; Famous
Kelilah		Girl	Crown; Wreath
Kherington		Girl	Settlement of Cerihere's people; She sprung from the fire
Ifeanyichukwu		Boy	God is the most powerful; We can do anything with God
Kimberleigh		Girl	Royal fortress meadow; Cyndeburg's field; War chief
Hayaan		Unisex	Life; Alive; Awake; One with self-respect
Keera		Unisex	Young; Lord; Black
Kimmy-Name-Meaning-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Royal fortress meadow; Cyndeburg's field; War chief
Kinda-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Traits		Girl	Chick
Huk		Girl	Resembling the fruit;Honest,Pervading, Orderly
Hilkiah:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Portion of Yah; God is my portion
Kelanie		Unisex	Heaven
Ioane		Boy	Old Georgian form of John; Yahweh is gracious
Hiyan		Unisex	Heart
Hondo		Unisex	War; Warrior; Origin rice field
Koree		Girl	The name means Near a Hollow
Kelise-Baby-Name:-Complete-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Warrior; Of Elise; God's Promise; Of Kelly; Bright Headed
Keloni-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity,-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Strong; Brave; Noble
Korrine		Girl	Maiden; Beautiful maiden
Ifechukwu		Girl	The light of God
Ibaad		Unisex	Servant; Slave
Krystiana		Girl	The name means She sho belongs to Christian Faith
Idrissa-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Ardent lord; Interpreter
Kentley		Boy	Coastal district field
Kyley		Girl	She who has won
Kesley-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	The victory of the ship; Fierce island
Iggy		Unisex	Fire; Fiery
Jaan		Boy	God is gracious; Life; From Hadria
Lala		Girl	Elder brother; Tulip;
Kila		Unisex	Downy-bearded, Sky; Shine
Larae		Girl	Ewe; Advice; Protection; Beam of light; Grain
Iskander		Boy	Defending men
Lauretta		Girl	Sweet bay tree
Jacorian		Boy	A combination of Jacob and Cory
Italo		Boy	Of Italy
Jadrian		Boy	Precious stone; Of Jade
Layali		Girl	After the Sun sets down; Nighttime
Lagertha		Girl	To weave; Lace-work; Headdress; Enclosure
Isan		Unisex	Happy moon; Ruler; Pouring out
Laycie		Girl	A place in France; Variant of Lacey
Jago		Boy	Yahweh may protect; Holder of Heel; Supplanter
Izac		Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice
Izack		Girl	Laughter; He will laugh
Leisha-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	She who is dignified and noble; Lucky; Succesful
Lelah		Girl	Night beauty
Jahid		Boy	Diligent; Striving; Endeavour
Kriya-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Action or activity; Performance; Ritual
Kyanne		Unisex	Gracious; Gift of God
Linnie-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Numerology:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Soft; Flexible; Tender; Beautiful
Loana		Girl	Light
Luann		Girl	Happiness; Famous warrior; Grace
Liliani		Girl	Heavenly flowers; Royal child
Lyda		Girl	From Lydia
Jalex		Boy	Combination of Jake and Alex
Jahad		Unisex	One who strives
Leenah		Unisex	Light; Sun ray; Tender
Madelene		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower
Maggy		Girl	Pearl
Leili-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Vapour; Steam
Jahdai		Unisex	Snake charmer; Who Jehovah directs
Mahima:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-And-Popularity-Trends		Girl	The ability to become huge; Greatness; Glory
Lulia		Girl	Diamond
Mahrosh		Girl	Moonlight; Piece of the moon; Pleasant
Mairi-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Bitter; Dance; Plum
Madalyne		Girl	From Magdala
Jaspar		Boy	One who guards the treasure

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