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
Sailah		Girl	A musical pause
Ryane		Unisex	Little king
Furious		Unisex	Extremely angry; Full of rage
Giaan		Boy	Knowledge; One having exalted divine knowledge; Spiritual wisdom
Shaia		Girl	Yahweh is salvation; Gift; Worthy; Deserving
Sanah		Girl	Tie together; Fasten; Radiance; Brilliance; Splendor
Gilead		Boy	Heap of witness
Gin		Boy	Silver; Gold; Tapestry; Embroidered; Money
Saphia-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Pure; Sincere friend; Wisdom; Virtuous; Untainted; Innocent
Giomar		Boy	Famous in battle; A variant name of Geomar
Shivika		Girl	Palanquin (Palki)
Saraia		Boy	My princess; God is ruler; The Pleiades
Garnett		Boy	Hinge; Protection; Precious red gemstone
Giann		Boy	God is gracious
Sira		Girl	First daughter; Graceful; Petite; Delicate; Older; Elder
Graden		Boy	The son of a gray-haired person
Sireen		Girl	Flower; Satiated
Sedra		Girl	Order; Sequence; Lote tree
Grayer		Boy	Gray
Soley		Girl	An island of sun; Buttercup flower
Guiseppe		Boy	Increase; Expansion
Gurjas		Boy	Fame of lord; Fame of the Guru
God		Unisex	Supreme being; Divine being
Gurkirat		Boy	One who sings praises of the Guru
Sayyora-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Unisex	Planet; Wanderer
Gurnoor		Boy	'Pleasant face of God; Teacher; Light
Gurshan		Boy	Guru's blessings
Sukaina-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Calmness; Peace;
Habeeb		Boy	Sweetheart; Beloved; Dearest
Haig		Boy	One from Armenia
Shanvika		Unisex	Goddess Lakshmi; One who will be followed
Shaylyn		Unisex	Fine; Good; Favorable; Learned; Gifted; Lake
Syrena		Girl	Mermaid; Clear, tranquil, serene
Hamadi		Boy	One who is Praised
Taaliah		Girl	To recite; Woman who recites the Quran often
Hamir		Boy	Prince
Starlet		Girl	Young actress; Small star
Harel		Boy	Mountain of God; Altar
Starlette		Girl	A young actress; A small star
Harsh-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Nicknames		Boy	Gladness; Cheerfulness
Harshiv		Boy	One of the many names of Lord Shiva signifying him as the giver of happiness
Tamira		Girl	Date palm; Tall
Hartwell		Boy	Water hole for stags; Stag spring
Tamzin		Girl	Twin
Haile		Boy	Power; Hay clearing; Might; Force; Strength
Tashi		Girl	Great fortune
Hasson		Boy	Strong; Robust
Solvi		Unisex	Sun strength; Woods
Sritha:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-More		Unisex	Dressed; Prepared; Enduring
Tena-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Complete-Guide		Girl	Summer; To harvest
Hanes-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Trends		Unisex	Enclosure
Hayward		Boy	Enclosure; Fence; Guard
Haywood		Boy	Fence wood
Tien-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Immortal; Fairy; Celestial being
Tiyanna		Girl	Joy or happiness
Hattan-Name:-Complete-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Light rain; Drizzle
Taleia		Girl	Noble; Fate; Destiny; Fortune
Surai		Unisex	An opulent person; Rich
Hebron		Boy	Society; Friendship; League; Association
Swecha:-Ultimate-Baby-Name-Guide-With-Meaning,-Origin-&-Insights		Unisex	Freedom; Free will
Herminio-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Soldier
Hayato		Boy	Falcon person
Sya		Unisex	Beloved or Precious
Hasen-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Beautiful; Handsome; Goodly; Gentle; Good-mannered; Virtuous
Trishika		Girl	Trident; Goddess Laxmi; One who is with a pitchfork
Herve		Boy	Battle worthy; Iron; Bright
Hixon		Boy	Son of Hick
Tatiyana		Girl	Fairy queen
Taia-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	To paint; To tattoo; Light
Holmes		Boy	Someone who lived by a holly tree or small island
Vaanya		Girl	Forest; A multitude of groves and woods; Wild
Hossam-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Traits		Boy	Sword; Sword that divides justice and injustice
Vaidehi		Girl	The princess of Videhas; Of Videhas
Howell		Boy	Eminent; Prominent
Hazard		Unisex	Chance; Luck
Tally		Unisex	Dew from God; Leaping water
Humaid		Boy	Praise; Praiseworthy
Tiare		Girl	Flower
Tamika		Unisex	One who is perfect
Varvara		Girl	Foreign; Bulgarian form of Barbara
Humphrey-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Complete-Guide		Boy	Peaceful warrior; To bestow peace
Hemingway		Unisex	Great path; Great way; Great will; Great desire
Hurley-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-And-Popularity		Boy	From a corner clearing; Sea tide
Huston		Boy	Settlement of houses
Hikaru:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Light; Brightness
Teniola		Unisex	Mat of wealth
Iban		Boy	God is gracious
Tylia		Unisex	Heritage; Wealth; Fortune
Umaiza		Unisex	Bright, Beautiful; Soft hearted
Wania		Boy	Soft, gentle breeze; God-gifted; Yahweh is gracious
Urwa		Unisex	Strong support
Ilai		Unisex	To ascend
Jabbar-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Boy	Powerful; Great; Mighty
Vaila-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Trends		Unisex	Foreign Isle
Valyn		Unisex	Strong; Vigorous; Healthy
Imanol-Baby-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Trends		Unisex	God is with us
Itachi-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Weasel
Ire		Unisex	Rainbow
Yamilex		Girl	Beautiful and unique
Jaco		Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Supplanter

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