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
Meraki		Unisex	Doing something with soul, creativity, or love
Mitzy		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Molina		Girl	Mill
Mery		Unisex	Beloved; Sea of bitterness; Wished for child; Rebelliousness
Moria		Girl	Sacred olive tree; Fate; Destiny; Beloved; Second; Love; Affection; Seen by God
Lihan		Unisex	Strong; Powerful
Luv		Boy	Particle; Sparrow
Luz		Boy	Light; Hazelnut
Miera-Baby-Name:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Giving light; Merry
Lydon		Boy	One from the linden tree hill; Descendant of Loideán
Macalister		Boy	The son of Alasdair
Maciej		Boy	God's gift
Luthor		Boy	People's army; Salvation army
Maddock		Boy	Son of Madoc; Fortunate; Good
Mumina-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Meaning		Girl	Faithful believer
Nabeeha		Girl	Noble; Righteous; Intelligent; Clever; Sharp-eyed
Luzer:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Helpless; God is my help; Morning star
Mishel		Unisex	Who is like God
Naida-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	The water nymph; Undefiled; Immaculate
Nakita		Girl	Unconquerable; Victorious; Winner
Mahilan		Boy	The cheerful and happy one
Maik		Boy	Who is like God
Maji-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Sailor; Noble glory; Water
Macgyver-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames---Complete-Guide		Boy	Son of Ivor
Lyden		Unisex	Linden tree
Makarios		Boy	One who is blessed and happy
Naba		Boy	Great news; Famous; Pious; Tidings; Announcement
Nastasia		Girl	Resurrection
Natia		Girl	Light; Bright
Nausicaa-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Girl	Burner of ships
Mystery:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity		Unisex	Mystery; Secret; A secret rite
Naziah		Girl	A high-spirited girl
Malon		Boy	A little warrior; Flowers
Nazira-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Girl	Similar; Alike; Counterpart
Madian-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Settlement
Nai		Unisex	Green vegetables; Apple tree; Many; Clothing
Manan		Boy	Understanding; Reflecting; Meditate; Thinking
Nashira		Boy	The lucky one; Bearer of good news; Supporter; Helper; Guide
Nereida-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Nymphs; Sea sprites
Nevena		Girl	Marigold
Mantej		Boy	One who has a glorious soul
Neveyah		Girl	A fortune-teller
Marat-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	A desired man; Wish
Marcellino		Boy	From Marcus
Namaya-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Using many artifices or stratagems; Repeatedly; Often
Majik		Unisex	Enigmatic; Spellbinding
Nima		Girl	Half moon; Just; Fair; Blessing
Ninfa		Girl	Bride; Nymph
Navaya-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	New; Fresh; Recent
Niobe		Girl	Daughter of Tantalos; Fern
Makonnen		Unisex	King; Aristocrat; Nobleman; Official leader
Nisreen-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Wild rose
Manase		Boy	Causing to forget
Malachite		Unisex	Mallow stone
Noela		Girl	Christmas
Nohealani		Girl	Prettiest woman from paradise
Noorah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Light
Nicte		Boy	Flower; Plumeria flower
Nebula-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Mist; Fog; Vapor; Cloud
Normandy		Girl	Land of the Northern men
Neli-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Touch; Shining light; Sunday; Grace
Noureen		Girl	The bright shining light
Martese		Boy	War like or martial
Nimo		Boy	A person with wisdom
Nurah-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Light; Radiance; Divine light
Nhyira-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Blessing
Martyn		Boy	The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike; Male
Masao		Boy	Right; Proper; Government; Hero, manly; Man; Husband
Nikka		Unisex	Bringing victory; Victory of the people; Sunflower; Day flower
Marciel		Unisex	Warlike; Martial; Dedicated to Mars (Roman God of war)
Matas		Boy	God's gift
Matej		Boy	God's gift
Marson		Boy	Son of the sea
Olesia-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Defending men; Forest; Winged one
Matheson		Boy	Son of Matthew
Maron		Unisex	Lord; Master
Matthijs		Boy	God's gift
Maurilio		Boy	The dark one
Marrion-Name:-A-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Personality		Unisex	Of the sea; Bitter; Beloved; Rebelliousness
Norvina-Baby-Name:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Northern friend
Nuna		Unisex	Lands bordering the northern oceans; Now
Oria:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-&-Popularity		Girl	Golden; My light is God
Masi-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Friend; Companion
Nyeema		Unisex	Tranquil; Happy; At ease; Pleasantness
Nyrie		Unisex	Wetland
Mato-Baby-Name:-29-Fascinating-Insights-&-Aspects		Boy	Gift of Yahweh
Mayor		Boy	Greater; Bigger; Bright; Leader
Mattaniah		Boy	Gift of God
Odesza		Unisex	The Ukrainian city Odessa
Oracle		Boy	Prophecy
Omera		Unisex	Life; Sheaf of wheat
Oviya		Girl	Painting; Artist; Beautiful drawing or art
Maxi		Girl	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Omina		Unisex	Apple
Phoibe		Girl	Ancient Greek form of Phoebe; Bright; Pure
Poppie		Girl	Poppy flower
Pravya		Girl	Intelligent
Merik		Boy	Bright sea; Ruler of the sea
Mayhem-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Chaos; Disorder
Meritt		Boy	Boundary gate

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