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
Tayseer		Boy	Facilitation
Amatullah		Girl	One who serves Allah
Alle-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Boy	Noble; Defending men
Alliah:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Girl	High; Exalted; Sublime
Tekoa		Boy	A trumpet; Stockade; Horn; Sudden thurst
Alizey		Unisex	Wind; Gracious
Terance		Boy	A tender and gentle person
Ambreen		Girl	Full with fragrance
Tanis		Unisex	One who is a follower
Theadore		Boy	God's gift
Tavio		Boy	Eighth
Thom		Boy	A short form of Thomas; Twin
Tarran		Unisex	Thunder
Thomson		Boy	Son of Thomas
Amarilis		Girl	To sparkle
Thorbjorn		Boy	Thunder bear
Tiller		Boy	One who cultivates
Tilton		Boy	From the town or estate of the good people
Amanah		Unisex	Safety; Loyal; Trustworthy
Amanat		Unisex	Security; Safety; Peace; Trustworthiness; Guardianship; Devotion
Tay-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	To cut
Teejay		Unisex	Phonetic spelling of the initials TJ; Splendor of God
Tlaloc		Boy	Aztec god of rain and fertility; Covered with earth
Ambellina		Unisex	Sacrifice; Powerful
Analilia		Girl	Light; Grace
Testimony-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Witness; Evidence; Declaration
Tion		Girl	To excel; Victorious
Tiran		Girl	Tea orchid; A type of songbird; A name of the Iranian God Tir
Tirion		Girl	Gentle; Soft; Tender; Kind
Aneesah		Girl	Close; Intimate; A good company; Friendly
Traveon		Boy	A town of fair people
Amryn-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Crooked nose; Valiant and diligent ruler; Blue sky; Princess
Anfisa		Girl	Flower
Anaiza		Girl	Unique; Strong; Feminine
Tri-Meaning-&-Origin:-Key-Insights-Into-Variants-&-Popularity		Boy	Three; Wisdom; Intellect; Pheasant
Truen:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-More		Boy	One who is the loyal one
Tong		Unisex	Red; Vermillion; Command; Control; Identical; Travel
Toretto		Unisex	Dominant, strong, family-oriented
Anaysha		Girl	Unique; Special
Anashe		Unisex	God is with me
Anneka		Girl	Grace; Favor
Annelies		Girl	Grace; Favor; My God is an oath
Annelisa		Girl	God's grace; God's favor
Ane-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	God was gracious; God has shown favor; Grace; Old; Victorious ancestor; Second sound; A girl's big brother
Annelle		Girl	Grace; Favor
Tzion		Boy	Castle; Desert; Highest point; Promised land
Annaelle		Girl	God's grace
Annya		Girl	Graceful; Gracious; Favored; Graced with God's favor
Ulugbek		Boy	Great chieftain; Great master
Trishaan		Unisex	Lord Krishna
Antionette		Girl	Flower; Highly praiseworthy; Priceless
Tyreece		Boy	Ardor; Enthusiasm
Annamay		Girl	Grace; Favor; Good mother; Dame; Foster mother
Tuli-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-More		Unisex	Leader
Aowyn-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Nickname-Ideas		Girl	Horse joy
Apolline		Girl	Of or relating to Apollo or his worship; Strength; Father lion
Tywin		Boy	God-like warrior; Victorious conqueror
Aracelia-Name-Profile:-Popularity,-Numerology,-and-More		Girl	Altar of the sky
Araia		Girl	Noble; Wise
Ulrik		Boy	Ruler of all
Aralia		Girl	Golden; Gilded
Valentim		Boy	Strong; Healthy
Annel-Name-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Favor of the Lord; Grace of God
Urian		Boy	Heir; Born of
Anoop		Boy	Incomparable; Unparalleled; Unmatched; Unique; Watery; Lagoon; Pond
Anshu		Boy	The Sun; Sunbeam; Ray of light; Sunray
Vasudev-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Trends		Boy	God of excellence; God of prosperity
Annlee		Unisex	Favour; Grace; Clearing
Uzayr		Boy	Helper; Strength
Vaelin		Boy	Strong and fearless warrior
Valik-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	To be strong; Vigorous; Healthy; Strong
Vartan		Boy	Rose
Valak:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	A crane
Valdemar		Unisex	Power; Authority
Armiya		Girl	God has appointed
Aracelis		Unisex	Altar of the sky
Vsevolod		Boy	All rule
Arai		Unisex	King's court; New house
Arshia		Girl	A throne; Worthy of a throne; Abode of Allah
Valiente		Unisex	Brave
Vardaan		Unisex	Gift; Blessing; Rose
Vibhav		Boy	Wealth; Glory; Power
Vayden-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Valley
Vidhaan		Boy	Method; Creator; Law
Vigo-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Numerology-&-More		Boy	Town; Village; Neighbourhood; Name of a town
Ashani-Baby-Name-2025:-Complete-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Thunderbolt; Flash of lightning
Vikrant		Boy	Bold; Powerful; Strong
Ariea		Unisex	Song; Air; Melody
Versace		Unisex	To pour or deposit
Voltaire		Boy	The young; Determined little thing
Asherah-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Key-Insights		Girl	She who walks the sea; Lady of the sea
Ashling		Girl	Dream; Vision
Armeena-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Insights		Girl	Soldier
Aritza		Unisex	Oak tree
Wahab-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Giver; Bestower
Ashwaq-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Numerology		Girl	Longing; Yearning
Wahid		Boy	Unique; Peerless; Absolute one
Armana		Unisex	Faith
Voss		Unisex	Fox
Asaiah		Boy	Yahweh has made; Made by 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