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
Umrah		Unisex	To visit a populated place
Vionna		Girl	Alive; White; Fair
Vannah		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious; Large grassy plain
Vannia		Unisex	God is gracious; Son of Bani
Venita-Name-Ultimate-Guide:-Popularity,-Meaning-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Of venetia; To fade; Vein; Friendly; Kinfolk
Warner		Boy	Cautious army; Defender
Vesta		Unisex	Goddess of the hearth and domestic activity
Waylan		Boy	Crafty; Cunning
Vismaya		Unisex	Wonder or amazement
Vivyan		Unisex	Alive; Full of life
Wallis		Unisex	Foreigner; Celt; Welshman
Wimberly		Girl	One who came from Wimboldsley
Weatherly		Unisex	Sailing close to the wind without drifting leeward; Sheep meadow
Yardley		Girl	Wood clearing; Branch; Twig; Pole
Wendi		Unisex	White; Blessed; To wander; Friend
Xandra		Girl	Defending or helping men or mankind
Yadhira-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Your-Complete-Guide		Girl	Worthy; Beloved; Friend; Deserving
Xaia-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Purpose; Aim; Good mother; Pure
Yadvi-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	A female descendent of Yadu
Yaara		Unisex	Honeycomb; Honeysuckle
Yafa		Unisex	Beautiful
Yalini		Unisex	Melodious
Yamile		Unisex	Beautiful
Yancy-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Jan's son; Yahweh is gracious
Yovanna		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Yue		Girl	Moon; Blessing; Pearl; Tall mountain; Fertile
Yireh		Unisex	The Lord sees; The Lord will provide
Yukta		Boy	Connected; Justice
Yoyo		Unisex	Friend; Companion; Generation rule
Yukari-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Cause of a fragrant village
Yva		Girl	Life; Living
Yura		Unisex	Beautiful
Yuyan		Unisex	Jade bird; Rare wild goose; Rare and treasured gem
Zanetta		Girl	God's gracious gift; Yahweh is gracious
Zahia		Unisex	Beautiful; Brilliant
Zalina-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Golden
Zofie		Girl	Wisdom
Zohal		Girl	Remote; To be distant; To linger away from others; Moon; Planet Saturn
Zareena		Unisex	Golden; Bright; Brilliant; Shining
Zarish		Unisex	Gold; Money; Pride
Zuhra-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Brilliancy; Intelligence; Shine; Bloom; Planet Venus
Zeila		Unisex	A port town in Somalia
Aaditri-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Another name of Goddess Laxmi; Highest honor; Learned
Zerina		Unisex	Golden
Aaila		Girl	Family; Halo of the moon; Moon-like; Beautiful
Zeva-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Bright; Radiant; Wolf; Sword
Zhanna		Unisex	God is gracious
Aalin-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Girl	Beautiful; Handsome
Zionah:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Numerology		Unisex	Faithful and strong
Aamaya		Girl	The end; Mother city; Heavenly valley
Aarini		Girl	Adventurous; Courageous
Zohara:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know-About-The-Name		Unisex	Light; Brilliance
Aashrita		Girl	One who gives shelter
Aatikah		Girl	Beautiful; Charitable; Loving
Zorya-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Dawn; Goddess of dawn
Aayana		Girl	Mirror; Moving; Way; Sun course or path
Zuley		Unisex	Brilliant beauty; Bright and fair; Possessor of the moon
Aaliyan		Boy	Highly; Lofty; Sublime; Exalted
Zuriya		Unisex	Radiant; Flourishing; Blessed
Aamiya		Girl	Free from deceit; Guileless; The end
Abryanna		Girl	Mother of many
Aadiya		Unisex	First; Beginning
Aana		Girl	Favour; Grace
Adana-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Trends		Girl	Eldest daughter; Man
Abigal		Girl	Father of exaltation; My father is joy
Adeeba		Girl	Courteous; Educated; Refined; Cultured
Aathira		Unisex	Star; Prayer; Light; Quick
Adelheide		Girl	Noble; Honorable; Of a noble kind; Brightness; Ornament; Form of the name Adela
Abia		Girl	God is my father; Yahweh is my father; My father
Adenike		Girl	The crown is to be cared for
Adiella		Girl	Lord's adornment
Adassa-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Numerology		Girl	Laughter; Myrtle tree
Abyssinia		Unisex	To collect; To earn; To reap
Adona		Girl	My lord; My master
Adelis		Boy	An honorable aristocrat
Aglaia		Girl	Splendor; Beauty
Ahdia-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Variations---Expert-Guide		Girl	A woman who keeps her promises
Adielle		Girl	Ornament of God; God passes by
Adoniah:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Boy	The Lord is my Yahweh
Aera		Boy	Love; Bird trapping net
Adisa		Boy	Bundled up and set to dry
Afeni		Girl	Trusted, respected, strong woman
Adlin		Unisex	Noble
Adra:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Girl	One who is chaste; Rock; Hard
Ailina		Girl	Peace; Corposant; Moon; Solitary clearing
Aianna		Boy	Ever-blooming; Silent
Aibhlinn		Girl	Hazelnut
Akanksha		Girl	Wish; Desire; Hope; Ambition
Akiah		Girl	From the Afton river
Akiko		Girl	Clear child; Crystal child; Bright child; Autumn child
Aissa		Boy	Living; Alive
Albertina		Girl	Noble and bright
Aleda		Girl	Old; Noble; Winged
Aleemah		Girl	Expert; Learned; Scholar
Alelia		Girl	Slavic goddess of spring and mercy
Aleria		Girl	Eagle; To talk; To make sound
Alexandrya		Girl	Defending humankind
Alai		Boy	Happy; Joyful
Akeyla		Unisex	Intelligent; Wise
Alathea		Girl	Truth

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