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
Kairan		Unisex	A beam of light; Ray of hope
Kamrynn		Boy	The one whose nose is crooked
Kaivalya-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Naming-Guide		Unisex	Solitude; Isolation; Detachment
Kaniel		Boy	Lord supports me
Khaira		Girl	Who comes from an honorable lineage; Radiant; Noble; Praiseworthy; Well-being
Karol		Boy	Strong; Manly; Free woman; Song; Hymn
Karriem		Boy	One who is generous and distinguished
Kalob		Boy	Whole-hearted
Kalonji		Boy	Nigella seeds
Kartar		Boy	Master; Creator
Kesia-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Cassia; Cinnamon; Blind
Kasem-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-And-More		Boy	The feeling of pure happiness; Contentment; One who distributes goods among his people
Keyarah:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Black; Clear; Famous; Bright
Kauri		Boy	A tree species of Agathis australis found in New Zealand; Flower; Beautiful or shaped like a flower
Kitty		Girl	Each of the two; Pure; My consecration of your name
Khleo		Girl	Glory; Fame
Kaon-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Flower; Sound
Khristian		Boy	Christian; Follower of Christ
Kariel		Unisex	God's gracious gift; Graceful pledge
Kazimierz		Boy	To destroy the peace and the world
Kindred		Girl	Family; Relative
Kirana		Boy	Dust; Thread; Sunbeam
Kourtnee		Girl	Kourtnee means domain of the one who is Short
Kasaan		Unisex	Shining star; Radiant light
Krysten		Girl	Krysten means Woman who is Christian
Khya		Unisex	To be famous; To proclaim; To declare
Kayo		Girl	The beautiful generation; Congratulate; Greet; Celebrate
Kiely		Girl	Graceful; Descendant of Cadhla; Boomerang
Kyelle		Girl	A narrow strait of a water
Kelil		Boy	Crown
Kass		Unisex	To excel; To shine; A black bird
Kemp		Boy	Warrior; Champion; Soldier
Kleio		Girl	Glory
Kebron		Boy	Grave;Tomb
Kenil-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Nicknames:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	One of the many names of Lord Shiva
Ladonna		Girl	Lady; Ruler of the world
Kentaro		Boy	Big man; Big boy
Laleh		Girl	Tulip flower
Kein-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Meaning-&-Key-Insights		Boy	Ancient
Kevani		Boy	A gentle child
Lachelle-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-Guide-for-2025		Boy	Who is like Yahweh
Kriva		Unisex	Unique and mysterious
Lauralynn		Girl	Laurel tree; Symbol of honor and victory, Lake
Laurin		Girl	Laurel tree; Sweet bay tree
Kekai		Unisex	The sea
Laurissa		Girl	Laurel tree
Keziah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Cassia tree; Sweet-scented spice; Cinnamon bark; Restored to the strength of God
Khian-Baby-Name:-Origins,-Meaning,-Numerology-&-Popularity		Boy	Ancien; King; Symbol of pride
Leba		Girl	Beloved woman
Keny-Name-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Property; My nest
Kenzel:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	High glory
Lanea		Unisex	Heavenly flower
Lannie		Boy	Long hill; Renowned land; Awakening; Little rock; Laurel tree
Leonore		Girl	Light; Brightness of the sun's rays
Lera		Girl	To be strong; An allusion to the Virgin Mary; Gravel pit
Kile		Boy	Wedge; Narrows; Channel; Strait
Larken		Unisex	From Laurentum
Kimo		Boy	Holder of the heel; A supplanter
Levana-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Symbolism:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	To raise up; To lift; White
Leeandra		Girl	Lioness
Lida		Girl	Loved by people; Grace; Nobleness; Delicate
Kinkade-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Boy	Top pass; Head of the battle; From the lands of Kincaid in Stirlingshire
Kinnon		Boy	He who is fair-born
Lilijana		Girl	God is abundance; The name of a flower
Khosen-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Gifted; Blessed
Khyle-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Narrows; Channel; Strait
Lilybelle-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	From the flower name Lily; Purity; My God is an oath; Beautiful
Lenae		Unisex	Twinflower
Linna		Girl	A name of the small blue flower
Knightley		Boy	Knight; Knight's meadow
Lenaya-Complete-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Linden tree; Twinflower
Linzy		Girl	A generous and humble individual
Lise		Girl	My God is an oath; Pledged to God
Kianu		Unisex	Cool breeze over the mountains
Loraina		Girl	A place name; A woman who comes from a French province of Lorraine
Loreley		Girl	A song of the beautiful woman that leads a man to death
Kiron		Girl	Ray of light
Kimon		Unisex	To go or walk quickly; Bug; Black; Dark; Muzzle
Lory		Girl	Laurel tree; From Laurentum
Kordale		Boy	The name means Cord Maker
Korie		Boy	Maiden; In a cauldron or hollow
Klint-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Settlement on the River Glyme; Fenced settlement
Lilani		Unisex	Heavenly flower
Kino		Unisex	Wandering soul; To move; Motion; Yahweh will establish; Raised by Yahweh; Quiet; Calm; Still
Knighton		Boy	Settlement of the knights; Settlement of servants
Lilas		Unisex	Lily flower; Lilac; My God is an oath
Kiowa		Girl	Two halves differ; Principal people
Kostas-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Boy	Steadfast; Constant
Liviah		Girl	Blue; Envious; Olive
Lucrezia		Girl	Profit
Kourosh		Boy	Lord; Young; Humiliator
Lilu		Unisex	Lily
Lunara		Girl	Pomegranate flower
Lusine		Girl	Moon
Kriday		Boy	Kind-hearted; Compassionate; Playful
Louetta		Girl	Renowned warrior
Loula-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Renowned warrior; Famous in battle
Korede		Girl	A girl who has brought joy to the family.
Liyla		Unisex	Night; Dark
Ko		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; Amber; Tall or high

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