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
Mav-Name-Ultimate-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Independent; Unconventional
Prisma-Baby-Name:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Prism
Prue		Girl	Wise; Skilled; Good judgement; Prudent
Paisyn-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Nicknames		Unisex	Paega's town; Small and Humble
Pharah		Boy	Happiness; Joy; Rejoice
Mayce		Unisex	Gift of God
Mello-Baby-Name-In-2025:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Rival
Parisha		Unisex	Stone which turns iron into gold
Mccain		Unisex	Son of warrior
Mcguire		Unisex	Son of Odhar
Radwa-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	A mountain in Medina; Contentment
Pfeiffer		Unisex	Whistle-blower; Pipe-player
Meko		Unisex	Bud; Sprout
Prinsha-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Boy	Princess
Raihana		Girl	Good scent; Basil
Raima		Girl	Pleasing; Protection; Advice
Raivyn		Girl	A raven
Messer		Girl	To measure; One who kept watch over harvested crops; A person who made knives
Raiza		Girl	Rose; Warrior; To be chosen; Period of time
Pretty		Unisex	An attractive person or thing
Ramsi		Girl	Garlic Island
Priyana		Unisex	Beloved; Dear
Meru		Boy	Black; Dark; Bee
Mitt		Boy	Mill town
Meshal		Unisex	Beacon of light; Source of light
Rasheeda		Girl	Rightly guided; Well-guided
Raychel		Girl	Ewe
Mokshith		Boy	The one who wants to be free or liberated; Liberation; Freedom
Meziah		Unisex	Unique; Spiritual; Inventive
Montague		Boy	The pointed end of the mountain; Sharp mountain
Micai-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Numerology-&-Traits		Unisex	Beautiful ocean; Beautiful sea; Who is like Yahweh
Mikolas		Boy	Victory of the people
Quinzel		Unisex	Descendant of Conn
Razia		Girl	Pleased; Content; Satisfied
Mikyle		Girl	Who is like God?
Raeah		Unisex	Friend
Mighty-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends-&-Insights		Unisex	Very strong
Mihan-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Unisex	Cloud; Great; Best Qualities
Moti		Boy	Pearl; Teardrop; Leader
Mirvaan:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Trends		Girl	Related to vastness
Rella		Girl	To admire; Star; Golden; Gilded
Mowgli-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Frog; Protagonist of The Jungle Book
Renea		Girl	Born again; Peaceful
Mudassir		Boy	Clothed or enveloped in garments; Covered; Enveloped
Milas		Unisex	Dear; Gracious; Soldier
Milian		Unisex	Greatest; Rival
Milner		Unisex	One who mills or grinds
Rhyah-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Parents		Girl	To flow; Ground; Sun queen
Riham		Girl	Drizzle; Light rain
Rika		Girl	Peaceful ruler; Home ruler; Good logic; Beautiful village; To change
Reghan		Boy	Noble; King
Muzaffar		Boy	Victorious; Triumphant
Rilla		Girl	Small brook; To sparkle; Beloved; Loved
Monti		Unisex	Mountain; Ruler; King
Reah		Unisex	To flow; Victory; Triumph
Mortimer		Unisex	Still water; Motion-less water
Morton		Unisex	Moor town
Mosi-Name:-Your-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Pronunciation		Unisex	The first-born child
Nabhan		Boy	Vigilant; Aware; Wakeful; Noble; Outstanding; Fruitful; Productive
Nachum		Boy	Comforter
Robbyn		Girl	A flame that burns brightly
Mozzy		Unisex	Energetic; Unconventional; Charismatic
Nahim-Name:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Boy	Happiness and comfort; Pleasant
Revie-Name-Guide:-27-Insights,-Pronunciation-&-Meanings		Unisex	Daydream; Fanciful musing; To dream; To rave
Revy		Unisex	Join; Tie; Snare; At the river;
Reyana		Unisex	Queen; Pure
Ronja		Girl	Lake; God's joyful song; Dawn; To stay alive; To survive
Muhannad		Unisex	Sword from India
Roseann		Girl	Famous type; Favor; Grace
Naataanii		Girl	Poetess praising the prophet
Nasr		Boy	Victory; Triumph
Rosette		Girl	Rose; Famous type; Little rose
Nagi		Girl	Calm; Lull; One with serpents; Close friend
Rissa		Unisex	Join; Tie; Snare; Illustrious
Roxann		Girl	Bright; Shining
Rithanya		Unisex	Gift of God
Navarre		Boy	Plain next to mountains; Person from Navarre
Riziki		Unisex	Daily bread; Subsistence; Blessings from God
Nay		Boy	Sun
Rozella		Girl	Rose; Fame
Roa		Unisex	Arched wood that forms a bow
Nashua		Girl	The land between two rivers
Ruthanna		Girl	A companion of great grace
Naiden		Unisex	Found
Romey-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Trends		Unisex	Famous type; Sea of bitterness; Love
Nevyn		Boy	The one who does devotion to the saints
Nashville		Unisex	Town of the Ash Tree
Sabela		Girl	My God is an oath
Roze		Girl	Rose; Famous type
Nijel		Boy	Winner; Conqueror; Hero; Overcomer
Nimalan-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-Trends-&-Numerology-Guide		Boy	Winking; The act of blinking one's eyes; Lord Murugan
Sadaf		Girl	Seashell; Mother of pearl; Top
Rus		Boy	Ruthenian/Russian man; Little red one; Lion;
Nishanth		Boy	One who ends the dark night; Dawn
Rushika		Girl	A class of gods; An ornament; King of sages; A female author composing ancient texts
Roxette		Unisex	Bright; Shining
Ness		Girl	Headland; Promontory; Miracle
Nitai-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	Nitai the Arbelite; A most merciful god
Nithilan		Boy	Forehead; Guidance; Moral conduct
Nivedh		Boy	Something that is offered to God

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