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
Frayda		Girl	A happy and joyful woman
Falak-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Panel; Board; Canvas; Sky; Heaven; Slab; Face
Freeda		Girl	Peace; Friend of peace; Elf counsel
Farhiya		Unisex	Joyful, cheerful, and happy
Gabryelle		Girl	God is my strong man
Feride		Girl	Precious; Unique; To be unique
Gea-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Girl	Earth; Pearl; Spear of strength
Gena		Girl	Noble and generous; Well-born; Farmer or earthworker; Queen; Famous in battle
Fey		Boy	Wise
Feyre		Girl	Beautiful; Fair
Genna		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; God is gracious
Ferrah		Unisex	Joy; Happiness; Cheerfulness
Franklynn		Boy	A person who is free
Ginette		Girl	The race of woman; Clan; Lineage
Gaella		Girl	Gael; Irishman
Gita		Girl	Song; Divine melody; A sacred Hindu text
Gitel		Girl	Good
Gregoria		Girl	Watchful; Alert
Grisel		Girl	Grey
Gwenneth		Girl	Happiness
Genova		Unisex	Italian city on the Ligurian Sea
Gethsemane		Unisex	Oil press; Garden where Jesus was arrested
Hajara		Girl	Emigrant; Abandoned; A variant of Hajar
Hamida:-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Praiseworthy
Hamsini		Girl	One who rides a swan; One of many names of Goddess Saraswati, The Hindu goddess of knowledge
Hanadi		Girl	Beautiful face; Lovely smell
Hanako		Girl	Flower child; Flower girl
Hanny		Girl	Grace; Favor; God has favored me
Harriette		Girl	House owner; Lord of the manor; One who rules the home
Harshita-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Happy; Full of Joy; Cheerful; Delighted; One who is always merry
Haben		Boy	Pride
Hazal		Girl	Gazelle; Antelope; Autumn
Harkirat-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	One who sings of God's praise
Hemi		Girl	God is gracious
Haruka		Unisex	Distant; Remote; Spring; Clear weather; Flower; Blossom; Fragrance
Hazael		Boy	God sees; God has seen
Hasini		Unisex	Smile
Hatti-Baby-Name:-Complete-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Insights		Unisex	A small market or fair; Elephant
Heartley		Boy	From the stag's meadow; Stag wood or meadow; A variant of Hartley
Hawra		Unisex	One with eyes showing a marked contrast of black and white; Gazelle-eyed; Angelic;
Hollyann		Girl	Holly tree; Grace
Hennah		Girl	Favor; Grace
Henya		Boy	Commander of the household; Home ruler; Favor; Grace
Hero		Girl	Hero
Ilerioluwa		Girl	The promise of God
Iliya		Girl	My God is Yahweh
Inika		Girl	Army; Splendor; Favor; Grace
Hibo		Unisex	Gift of God
Idalis-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Work; Labor
Irem		Girl	Gardens in heaven
Irini		Girl	Peace
Ignacia		Girl	Fire; Fiery
Iskra		Girl	Spark
Ilithyia		Girl	The readycomer
Imela		Unisex	Mistletoe; To have; Knife
Izna		Girl	Light; Energy
Insiyah		Unisex	Humanity
Io		Unisex	Moon; Cry of a Hawk; Reliable emperor
Jadeyn		Girl	He will judge; Thankful
Irais		Unisex	Warrior; Hero; Period of time; To be chosen
Jady		Girl	Precious stone
Ishi-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Prestige, Child; Rock; Stone; Man
Jaira		Girl	He shines
Iyanah		Girl	Innocent woman
Ismah		Unisex	Protection
Izetta		Girl	Rose
Itati		Unisex	White stone
Ivani-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	God is gracious; Goddess of forest
Jaala		Boy	Wild goat
Izma		Unisex	Muscle; Brawn; Muscularity
Jalene		Girl	Calm; Tranquil
Izzi		Unisex	Honor; Strength; God is my oath
Jamella		Girl	She who is beautiful
Jayni		Girl	God has bestowed his mercy upon me
Jelissa		Girl	Honey bee
Jenai-Baby-Name:-Your-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-And-Meaning		Girl	God has answered our prayers
Jenell		Girl	White Phantom
Jara		Girl	Seagulls; Rockrose; To set free; Helmeted warrior; Mother; Spring
Jennelle		Girl	White phantom
Jasira		Unisex	To venture boldly; Brave
Jera		Girl	Spear of strength; A grain
Jenan		Unisex	Garden; Paradise
Jinger		Girl	Virgin; Maid
Joaquina		Girl	Raised by Yahweh; Yahweh will establish
Joceline		Girl	A member of the German tribe
Johara-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Variations		Girl	Jewel; Treasured
Joli		Girl	Pretty; Joyful; Good girl; Violet; Devoted to Jove
Jettie		Unisex	Home ruler; Farmer or earthworker; Jet aircraft; Jet-black
Josina		Girl	God will give
Jezlyn-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-&-Meaning		Unisex	Creative; Independent; Determined
Jhoanna		Unisex	God is gracious
Joycelynn		Girl	Cheerful or merry; Flexible
Joylyn-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Its-Origin-And-History		Girl	Joyful one
Judie		Girl	Praised; Woman from Judea
Jule		Girl	Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove; Goth or Geat
Joelie		Unisex	Yahweh is God
Julieanne		Girl	Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove; Youthful; Juvenile
Johnae		Unisex	God is gracious
Jolin		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious; He will add
Jyoti-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Light; Divine light

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