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
Abanoub		Boy	Father Anubis; Of Anubis
Abdelaziz		Boy	Servant of the mighty
Zubin-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-All-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Spear-like
Zier-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Beautiful; Lovely
Norrie		Unisex	From the North; Bright; Honor
Onora-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Deserving of integrity
Nyara		Unisex	Bright; Nice; To hurry
Abdulhameed		Boy	Servant of the praiseworthy
Nyemah		Unisex	Blessing
Ziven		Unisex	Vigorous or alive
Abhik		Boy	Beloved; Fearless; Most Loved
Aasher-Baby-Name:-Essential-Guide-To-Pronunciation-And-Meaning		Boy	Happy; Blessed; One who lives by an ash tree
Pahal		Girl	A beautiful beginning; The start
Abraam		Boy	High father
Nyota		Unisex	Star
Zoel		Unisex	Life; Yahweh is God
Nyza		Unisex	Beautiful; Lovable
Zyren		Unisex	Unique; Powerful; Mysterious
Aadav		Unisex	Return; Press out
Ojasvi:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity		Girl	Bright; Vibrant; Radiant; Cheerful; Brave; Possessing Energy
Olana		Unisex	Place name
Peregrine		Girl	Traveller; Wanderer; Foreign
Addam		Boy	Man; Son of Earth
Aayaan		Unisex	Long night; Path; Clear; Good luck
Pollyanna		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Favor; Grace
Prapti		Girl	Attainment; Fulfillment; Enlistment
Adeniyi		Boy	Precious crown
Acea		Girl	Unique; Energetic; Free-spirited
Prosper		Girl	Fortunate; Successful
Acel		Boy	Noble
Omani		Unisex	To settle, dwell, or remain
Parish		Boy	From Paris; From the Parisii tribe; Nobleman
Adolph		Boy	Noble wolf
Pascale		Boy	Relating to Easter
Abiah-Name-Complete-Profile:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	My father is Yahweh; God is my father
Raaga		Girl	Color; Hue; A melodic framework in Indian classical music
Acai		Unisex	Fruit that expels water
Racquel		Girl	A little lamb; Ewe
Adron		Boy	From Hadria
Adal-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-And-Complete-Guide		Boy	Noble; Nobility; Elite; Justice; May you achieve fame
Raelyne		Girl	Variation of Raelynn
Adnaan		Boy	Heaven; Paradise; Settler
Adante		Unisex	Enduring; Master
Raevynn		Girl	From the name of the bird raven
Phiona		Unisex	White; Blessed
Rafif		Girl	Brilliance; Luster; Iris; Gloss
Afonso		Boy	Ready; Noble
Agamjot		Boy	God's light; Inaccessible Light
Prosperity		Unisex	Prosperity
Ramani		Girl	Beauty; Grace
Agampreet:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-Numerology		Boy	One who loves God
Adis		Unisex	Gentle; New
Adly-Name-Meaning:-Expert-Guide-To-Pronunciation-And-Popularity		Unisex	Just; Fair
Radhya		Girl	Adored; Worshipped; Dark-colored; Black; Charming; Beautiful
Quintessa		Unisex	Fifth essence; The perfect example
Aegon		Boy	Edge of a sword; Struggle
Quora		Unisex	Maiden; Heart
Ravneet		Girl	One whose morals are bright like the sun
Adrith		Unisex	One worthy of respect
Rayen-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Flower
Ailen		Boy	Laughing; Ember; Clear; Little bird
Aethan-Comprehensive-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-And-More		Boy	Solid; Enduring; Firm
Rebekka		Girl	To tie; To bind; To join
Adwin-Name-Meaning-&-Pronunciation:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Creative
Ralyn		Girl	Beautiful girl
Adyen		Unisex	Beginning or starting again
Ajan		Boy	Road; Path; Precession
Akiel-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Boy	Army guard; Protecting army; Defending warrior; Wise; Intelligent
Ahyaan		Boy	Witness; To walk a path; Progress
Akilles		Boy	Hero of the Greeks; A form of Achilles
Raheel		Unisex	One who is on the journey
Akshat		Boy	Unhurt; Uninjured; Maiden
Alay		Boy	Abode; Place
Renita		Girl	Born again
Rheanna		Girl	Queen; Royal
Reagen		Boy	From the name Regan, meaning little king
Rarity		Unisex	A thing that is rare, especially one with particular value
Rhoslyn		Girl	Gentle horse
Reesa		Girl	Mighty; Rich; Ardour; Enthusiasm
Alexandar		Boy	Defending men
Reeya		Girl	Singer; Melody; Goddess Lakshmi
Rianne		Girl	Maiden; Queen
Airon		Unisex	High mountain; Exalted
Rosabel		Girl	A beautiful rose
Alford		Boy	Water crossing; From the alder tree ford
Reika		Girl	Beautiful flower
Alando		Boy	Flattering; Caressing; Smooth; Mild
Rosalba		Girl	White rose
Aivan		Unisex	Precisely; Completely
Rosaura		Girl	Golden rose
Roshni		Girl	Light; Brightness; Illumination
Alber-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Trends		Boy	Noble; Bright
Renate		Boy	Born again; Coming back
Rosi		Girl	Rose; Famous type
Alistaire		Boy	Defender of the people
Renaya		Girl	Knee; Born-again
Aker-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends,-More		Unisex	Plowed field
Rozana		Girl	A rose full of grace
Rua		Girl	Love for the moon; Hardworking; Noble; Red; Two; Abyss
Aleksej		Girl	Warrior

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