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
Yar		Boy	Companion; Friend; Forest; Honeycomb
Ishar		Unisex	Divine; Godly
Jacobson		Boy	Son of Jacob
Ivis		Unisex	Lively; Cheerful
Zalika		Girl	Rose
Jadin		Boy	Thankful; He will judge; God has heard
Yailin		Unisex	God is most powerful
Ynez-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Chaste
Yaira		Unisex	He shines
Jahmil		Boy	Beauty
Zafira-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Key-Insights		Boy	Someone successful; Victor; Triumphant; Sapphire
Yisel		Unisex	Hostage; Pledge
Yudith		Unisex	Jewish woman
Jaguar-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-And-8-Adorable-Nicknames		Boy	The wild beast that overcomes its prey at a bound
Aahna		Girl	Exist; To live
Jalan		Boy	Road; Path
Zainah		Unisex	Beauty; Grace
Aalina		Girl	Bright; White; Defending men; Nobility
Zaliah		Unisex	Yahweh has reserved; Yahweh has set aside
Aasiya		Girl	Grieving; Distressed
Jamill		Boy	A good looking man
Jama		Girl	Mosque; Supplanter; May God protect
Janek		Boy	God is gracious
Zykeria:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Yahweh remembers
Adalicia		Girl	Noble; Nobility
Complete-Guide-To-Zhari:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Flourishing; Blooming
Zoa-Baby-Name:-What-To-Know-About-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Unisex	Life; Breathe
Adaugo		Girl	Beautiful daughter or daughter of an eagle
Zoria-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation		Unisex	Dawn
Adell		Girl	Noble
Zorie-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning		Unisex	Dawn
Aarunya-Name-Meaning-And-Personality:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Redness
Zuhal		Unisex	To be remote; To linger away from others; Saturn
Aditri		Girl	Highest honor; Learned; From the beginning; Sun
Adreanna		Girl	From Hadria
Abisai		Boy	Gift of God; My father is a gift
Zyva-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Bright; Radiant
Jaswin-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-Trends-&-Numerology		Boy	Victorious
Jaseem-Name:-An-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Sturdy; Great; Famous
Jaryn		Boy	A cry of joy
Adelee		Girl	Noble or nobility
Abiola:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Boy	Born in honor; Wealth
Aggie		Girl	Pure; Maidenly; Chaste; Lamb; Good
Jayar		Boy	He who heals
Adely-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-&-Popularity		Girl	Noble and kind
Adiana		Girl	Divine; Goddesslike; Jewel; Ornament
Jasser		Unisex	Brave, determined, courageous
Jayshon		Boy	A Native American Origin Name whose meaning is not known and unclear
Adreena-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity-In-2025		Girl	From Hadria
Jayveer		Boy	Victorious Warrior; Triumphant; Mighty winner
Jedrick		Boy	Man; Soldier; A strong man
Jehoshaphat		Boy	Yahweh has judged
Aelynn:-The-Essential-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Light; Graceful; Enchanting
Aixa-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Living; Alive; She who lives
Afomia		Girl	Fruitful; Productive
Afruza:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know-About-This-Baby-Name		Girl	Illuminating; Kindling
Alainna		Girl	Torch; Moon
Jeren		Boy	Spear ruler; Cry of rejoicing
Adri		Girl	From Hadria; Mountain; Stone; Cloud
Jeromy		Boy	Bearer of a holy name; Yahweh will exalt
Advita-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Unique; Unequaled; Matchless
Jeremiel		Boy	God will have pity
Aleesha		Girl	Noble; Honorable; Protected by God
Jerrison		Boy	Mighty spearman
Jerrold		Boy	Refers to Gerald
Jerzy		Boy	Farmer; Earthworker
Alisabeth		Girl	My God is an oath
Alleyah-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Leader; To ascend
Allyse		Girl	Noble; Exalted; Rational
Jibrail-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity---Complete-Guide		Boy	God is my strong man
Alarah		Girl	Beautiful water fairy; Ruler of all; Door; To choose; Ones who possess many relatives
Jihan		Boy	The World; Universe; Flying like an arrow; Bounding forward like a horse
Jiro		Boy	Second son; Next son; Next melodious
Joby		Boy	Persecuted; Hated
Alandra		Unisex	Protector or defender of mankind
Ambika		Girl	Dear mother; Name of Goddess Durga
Johanan		Boy	God is gracious
Alanoud		Unisex	Strong-willed; Smart; Loved
Allaina		Girl	Torch; Bright; Light; Rock; Handsome
Aleesa-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Zodiac-&-More		Unisex	Nobleness; Nobility
Jonnie		Boy	Yahweh has given; God is gracious; Dove
Alie-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Noble; Exalted; Man's defender
Alila		Unisex	Lofty; Sublime
Amparo		Girl	Protection; Shelter; Refuge; Prepare
Joren		Boy	Farmer; Loving boar
Amarya		Boy	God has said; Unfading flower; Eternal beauty; The word of God
Alyria		Unisex	Iris flower; Lily; Cheerful
Amaani-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Wish; Hope; Fancy
Amalah		Unisex	Clean; Pure; Hope; Wish; Desire;
Kaamil		Boy	Complete; Perfect
Josten		Boy	Lord; Just; Honorable
Kadeen		Boy	Friend; Companion; Confidant; Well Wisher
Ameelah		Unisex	Hope; Aspiration
Amei		Unisex	Heavenly garment; Imperial support; Heavenly sound; Beloved grace
Kaemon		Boy	Praise; Addition; Joy
Aniella		Girl	Like a lamb
Kaetochukwu		Boy	May God be praised
Anisah-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Friend
Anahita		Boy	Immaculate; Undefiled; Mighty; Of the waters; Not dirty
Kaegan		Girl	Fire

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