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
Jakiah		Unisex	Strong; God will establish
Jarin		Boy	To shout; To sing; Treasure
Idania-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation:-A-Guide		Girl	One who captures the heart; Beloved
Ifrah		Girl	Prestige; Elevation; Sublime
Honoka		Unisex	Harmonious flower
Iceland		Unisex	Island
Janzen		Unisex	Son of Jan; God is gracious
Irelia		Girl	My God is an oath
Ilayah		Unisex	Precious; Divine
Isobelle		Girl	My God is an oath
Illyria-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Cheerful; Greek place name
Ivanshi		Girl	Gift of god
Imana		Unisex	To be faithful; Hand; To magnetize
Iyra		Girl	Watchful; Kindling
Jalana		Girl	Modern American name meaning fiery flute
Izara		Girl	Star; Fire; Roar
Jemuel:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Boy	Day of God
Jenoah		Boy	Knee; Angle; From the city of Genoa
Iyari		Unisex	Heart; Soul
Jameya		Girl	One who heals
Jayel		Unisex	Mountain goat
Janaia		Girl	God has heard
Jered		Boy	Descent
Janaye		Girl	God is gracious
Janee		Girl	God is merciful
Jeremey		Boy	Yahweh will exalt
Jali		Boy	Mesh; Powerful
Jakara		Unisex	Beloved; Friend
Janetta		Girl	A gift from God
Janhvi		Girl	A river Ganga; The beauty of water
Jerrad		Boy	Descendant
Jb-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Benevolent
Jeorge		Girl	Earthworker or farmer
Jessen		Boy	Son of Jes
Jevonte		Boy	Son of Japtheth
Jenise		Girl	God is gracious; Sky; Shine
Jazline:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-&-Popularity		Girl	Jasmine
Jilliana		Girl	Sky father; Downy-bearded
Jayd-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-For-Parents		Unisex	Precious green gemstone; Stone of the flank
Jivan		Boy	Life; Existence; Giving life
Jex		Unisex	Energetic; Adventurous; Unconventional
Jodee-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Numerology		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; He will add
Jessabelle-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Insights		Girl	To exalt; To dwell; To behold; My God is an oath
Jhan		Unisex	God is gracious
Jolisa		Girl	God is an oath; God is gracious
Jion-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity		Girl	Strong; Healthy
Jorah		Girl	He teaches; Rain
Jind		Boy	Life; Existence
Jentree		Unisex	Nobility; Aristocracy
Jossie		Girl	God will give
Jocko		Boy	God is gracious; God will add; Supplanter
Jino-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Farmer; Earthworker; Well born; Noble
Jovia		Girl	Jupiter; Yahweh is gracious; Happy
Jorell		Boy	God will uplift
Jorn		Boy	Farmer
Jimi		Unisex	Holder of the heel; Supplanter
Jirah		Unisex	The Lord will provide
Juli		Girl	Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove; Youthful; Juvenile
Joc-Name:-Your-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	God is gracious
Julina		Girl	Youthful; Jove's child; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Johnse		Boy	God is gracious
Julyana		Girl	Jove's Child
Kaarina		Girl	Pure; Chaste
Joshue		Boy	God is salvation
Joules		Boy	Downy-bearded
Jonni		Unisex	Sparkling, uniting, hardworking
Jorgie-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-And-Popularity		Unisex	Farmer; Earthworker
Jonan		Unisex	God is gracious; Biblical prophet
Kalasia-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Grace; A graceful woman
Junpei		Boy	Pure level; Even; Peaceful
Kamella		Girl	A flower
Judaea		Unisex	Praise
Josan		Unisex	Grandchild
Justino		Boy	Upright
Joshia-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Unisex	Healed by God
Kaanan-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Wild dark forest; A childhood name of Lord Krishna
Kahana-Baby-Name-Guide-In-2025:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Flower; Priest
Karine		Girl	Beloved friend; Dear; Pure
Karrie		Girl	Strong woman; Free woman; Beautiful; Song of joy; Army
Juniel-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Youthful; Young
Kahil		Boy	Friend
Juriah-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Meaning		Girl	Taught by Yahweh
Kataryna		Girl	Unsullied
Kathryne		Girl	Plain; Pure; Clear
Kaimi		Boy	Seeker; Beautiful; Clothing; Reality
Kattie		Girl	Pure woman; Clear; Clean
Kayelee		Girl	She is the pure one
Kanaya		Unisex	Spear; Lance; To make less
Karuna		Boy	Compassion; Mercy
Kayna-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	The divine; The fortune teller
Kabel		Unisex	Rope; Cable
Kajus		Boy	To rejoice; Delight
Kella		Girl	Warrior
Kalim		Boy	Speaker
Kalino		Boy	The brilliant one
Kasani		Unisex	Chicory plant
Kaliq		Boy	Creative
Kasiya-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Departs
Kalyan-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Beautiful; Blessed; Auspicious
Kawena		Unisex	The rosy glow in the sky

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