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
Lital		Unisex	My dew; Dewdrop
Livier		Girl	Olive tree; Envious; Blue
Lorina:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Laurel
Lyndsay		Girl	Lincoln island; The pool colony
Lynna		Girl	Lake; Pool
Lynzie		Girl	She is from and island of the linden trees
Lucilia		Girl	Light; Illumination
Lovelynn		Unisex	Love; Lake
Luthien		Unisex	Daughter of flowers
Mahek		Girl	Wide-spreading fragrance
Mahveen		Girl	Pure and beautiful as the moon
Maame		Girl	Pearl; Mother
Maili		Girl	Pebble
Lynix-Name-Full-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Unisex	Light; Brightness
Majida		Girl	Glory; Laurels; Extol; Exalt
Makinzi		Girl	Daughter of the handsome one
Malaak		Girl	Angel; Messenger
Maheera		Unisex	Highly skilled; Expert
Malee-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-Pronunciation-&-Symbolism		Girl	Jasmine
Malini-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Fragrant; Aromatic; Sweet Fragrance; Nice smelling
Malkia-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Queen
Manasa		Girl	Hindu goddess of snakes; Wise; Desire; Mind
Manogna		Girl	She who is beautiful; Desired
Manroop		Girl	One who has a beautiful mind
Makaiya-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	Who is like God
Marai		Girl	Rebelliousness; Beloved; Truth; Blossom; Vedas; March
Makara		Girl	Blessed; January; Crocodile; Capricornus constellation
Marcellina		Girl	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war
Marchesa		Girl	A European title; A wife of Marchese
Makeila		Unisex	Who is like God?
Marea		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebellious; Tide
Maleeka		Girl	Queen; Vigorous; Brave
Marianela		Girl	One who is rebellious and like a star
Makyra-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Dark-skinned one
Marika-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Malyn		Boy	Sweet; Like honey; Tender
Marlana		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Maleka-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	The lady; Mistress; Queen
Malk		Unisex	Strong and powerful; King
Marylu		Girl	Derived from Mary, mother of Jesus
Mauri-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Dark-skinned; Moorish
Mave		Girl	The one who intoxicates; Mead woman
Maxene		Girl	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Mayim		Girl	Water; One pure as water
Maysam		Girl	A beautiful girl
Meabh		Girl	Intoxicating
Meli		Girl	Bee; Honey
Melika		Girl	Honey; Bee; Royalty
Merissa		Girl	Of the sea; Star of the sea; Little Mary; Virgin Mary
Meta		Girl	Pearl; Beyond;
Michiko		Girl	Beautiful and wise child
Medley-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	To mix; Mingle; Meddle
Mieke		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Wished-for child; Rebelliusness; Beloved
Mikal-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-Nicknames-&-Popularity		Girl	Who is like God
Mekenzie		Unisex	Handsome; Beautiful; Good
Mikala-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Parents		Girl	Who is like God
Merly-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Blackbird; Sea fortress
Mikki		Girl	Who is like God; Quick; Nimble;
Meztli		Boy	Moon
Mical		Boy	Brook; Who is like God?
Meva:-Ultimate-Baby-Name-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Fruits; Sweets; Candy
Mima		Girl	Dove; Daytime; Beautiful, Horse; Eighth sign of the zodiac, Flax
Minah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origins-And-Popularity		Girl	Will; Helmet; Protection; Security
Mieka		Unisex	Beautiful fragrance
Mishti		Girl	Cute, lovable, and sweet person
Miu		Girl	A beautiful feather
Mileva:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Girl	Gracious; Dear
Mikeila-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Who is like God?
Miyu		Girl	Beautiful; Fruit; Good result; Truth; Excellence; Superiority; Gentleness; Evening; Bind
Mikela:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Who is like God?; Big; Large
Mikiya-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-More		Unisex	Tree trunk; Field
Mikiyah-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Parents		Unisex	Who is like Yahweh; Tree trunk; Field
Momoka		Girl	Hundreds of flowers
Moni		Girl	Advisor; Silence; One; Single; He has heard; Wise counsel
Minsa		Girl	Beloved; Cherished
Morena		Girl	Brown-haired; Brown; Dark-skinned; King; Chief
Mirelle-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	To admire
Missouri		Boy	Dugout canoe
Mirae		Unisex	Future
Morah		Girl	A footstool; Razor
Mohani		Unisex	Attractive woman; A celestial nymph
Nadezhda		Girl	Hope
Nadirah		Girl	Rare; Scarce; Precious
Mosley		Unisex	Peat bog clearing
Nalina		Girl	Water lily; Lotus; The indigo plant
Nalla		Girl	Stem; Gift; Beloved; Good; Righteous; To be desired or approved of
Musfirah		Unisex	Light; Glowing face; White
Narissa-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Girl	A sea sprite; Nymph
Mylin		Girl	Luminary
Nashaly		Girl	Woman born during the rainy season
Myranda		Girl	Admirable; Wonderful
Nasirah		Girl	Ocean's caretaker
Myella		Unisex	Beloved; Love; Rebellious; Other
Natividad-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Child born on Christmas day; Nativity; Birthday
Navika		Girl	Sailor; One who travels by seas; One skilled in the operations of boats or ships; Goddess Nitya
Nazneen		Girl	Sweetheart; Precious; Darling
Nahya		Unisex	Gift from Allah
Neeti-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Intention; Plan; Manner of conducting oneself
Nehir		Girl	River
Nelda		Girl	Torch; Shining light; Sun ray; From the alder trees; Champion;

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