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
Jalah-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Expert-Insights		Girl	Dew; To travel; Dew; A small leafed indigo
Acer		Boy	Happy; Blessed
Achille		Boy	Pain
Adheesh		Boy	Ruler; Supreme leader
Janeva		Girl	Family; Kin; Wife; Woman
Adhvaith		Boy	Non-dual; Unique; Sole; Peerless; Ultimate truth
Ivry		Unisex	White or Ivory
Janise		Girl	God is merciful
Jaimarie		Boy	One who is sour victor
Jannie		Girl	God is gracious
Acie		Girl	Highest rank
Adhrith		Boy	Supporter; One who upholds
Aesop-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Greek author of fables
Jahni		Unisex	Gift from god
Adiyat		Boy	The chargers; The coursers
Jamaica		Girl	Land of wood and water; Land of springs
Janissa		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Jenni		Girl	God is gracious; White phantom
Adrit		Unisex	Beloved
Akachi		Boy	The hand of God
Adriyan		Unisex	Strong; Powerful
Akbar		Boy	The greatest
Aegis		Unisex	Violent windstorm
Jazari-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-More		Girl	Island
Aether		Unisex	Ether; Heaven
Aevin		Unisex	Love; Strong
Akmal-Baby-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Whole; More perfect
Ailan		Unisex	Someone whose star sign is Aries; From Hadria; Noble
Jaritza		Unisex	Victory; Win
Aires		Unisex	Army; Air; Wind
Alam		Boy	World; Universe; Little Rock; Handsome
Aiyan		Unisex	Friendly; Affection; Beautiful; Cliff
Jovanni		Girl	God is gracious
Juliani		Girl	Physically fit; Noble; Generous, kind
Alby		Boy	World; Light; White; Rock
Akeno-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Bright, Dawn
Alcide		Boy	Strong man; Powerful; Prowess
Aldrich		Boy	Old; Ruler; King
Kadi		Girl	Pure; A blade of grass; A line of a song
Jolissa		Boy	My God is an oath
Akili		Unisex	Bright; Intelligent
Jolyne-Comprehensive-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Girl	God will increase
Alaki		Unisex	Fake; Irrelevant; Formal
Alamin		Unisex	Truthful; Faithful; The trusted one
Jiyana		Unisex	The gray-lined hawk; Life
Kailin		Girl	Girl; Pure; Slender; Keeper of the keys
Alphonsus		Boy	Noble and ready
Alwyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Wise friend; Elf friend; River Alwen
Amancio		Boy	One who is loving and caring
Alisher-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Lofty; HIgh; Lion
Juelle-Name:-Comprehensive-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Payment; Tribute; Compensation
Julani-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	Strength and bravery
Kaede		Unisex	Maple; Maple leaf
Ananda		Boy	Bliss; Happiness
Kalesi		Girl	The princess
Anees-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Parents		Boy	A friendly personality; Good companionship
Kailia-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Joyful sea; Sea of joy
Katianna:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Flawless; Neat; Pure; Clear
Katlynn		Girl	Each of the two; Pure; Torture
Angelos		Boy	Messenger; Angel
Katrin		Girl	Natural; Clear; Pure; Clean; Innocent
Anmay		Boy	Flexible; Pliable; Invaluable; Priceless; Precious; Unbreakable
Ansar-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Numerology-Guide		Boy	Helpers
Anselm		Boy	Protected by God; God's helmet; With divine protection
Anush		Boy	Sweet; Lovely; Nice; Pleasant morning; Star
Kalis-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-to-Origin-and-History		Unisex	Traditional Filipino sword; Clean
Arfan		Boy	Knowledge; Learning; Awareness
Kalley		Unisex	Man; Army
Anania		Unisex	Unique; Invaluable; Yahweh is gracious
Keena-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity-Guide-In-2025		Girl	Brave girl or woman
Arib		Boy	Brilliant; Clever; Intelligent
Anar		Unisex	Will understand; Pomegranate; Radiant; Glowing
Arihant		Boy	Conqueror; Protector; Victorious
Kendahl		Girl	The valley of the river Kent
Kasi-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Name-Analysis-Guide		Girl	Shining; A holy city; Proclaimer of peace; Pure
Kendy-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Key-Insights-For-2025		Girl	Someone from Kinder; Queen mother; A loved one
Arsham-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	A hero's strength
Kenlyn		Girl	Girl from the royal meadow
Arlon		Boy	Pledge; Oath
Kessler-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Trends-&-Nicknames		Girl	One who is a coppersmith by profession
Keilana-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Girl	Glory; Calmness
Arly		Boy	Hunter; Bowman; Hare meadow
Kelbi		Boy	Farm by the spring
Ashvath		Boy	Sacred fig tree; Pipal tree; Strong; Powerful
Keliana		Boy	Clean; Clear; Pure
Kelina-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Variations,-And-More		Girl	Heaven; Wolf; Noble
Keela-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variations		Unisex	Wolf; Beautiful; Slender
Arrington-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Earna's settlement; Eagle's settlement
Audrick		Boy	A noble friend
Artorias		Unisex	Bear king
Aryon		Unisex	Noble
Augusten		Boy	Someone who is great and magnificent
Ashan		Unisex	Fortunate; Blessed
Augustino		Boy	Great; Magnificient
Aurelian		Boy	Golden; Gilded
Atlan		Unisex	Into the water; Under the water
Atum		Unisex	Completion; Totality
Awais		Boy	A gifted individual; Wolf
Kiona		Girl	Attractive; Of Zeus; Soul crusher
Kessa-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Chubby baby

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