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
Gayle		Girl	My father is joy; Jovial; Storm
Haddy		Girl	A lady's hair
Genie-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Girl	Well-born; God is gracious; Noble
Haidee		Girl	Well behaved; Modest
Ghadeer		Unisex	Small stream; Moving object
Haleemah		Girl	Patient; Gentle
Hamidah		Girl	Thankful; Praiseworthy
Hamnah		Girl	A narrator of Hadith
Hanae		Girl	Blossom; Flower; Blessing; Favour
Goodness		Unisex	Virtuous; Benevolent; Pure
Hannalee:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Gracious; Favor; Grace; God has favored me
Hareer-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Numerology		Girl	Silk; Softness; Silken cloth
Harika		Girl	Goddess Parvati; Miracle; Wonderful; Lovely
Harlene		Girl	Dweller by the boundary wood; Hare clearing; Hare meadow
Hadlea		Girl	Heather meadow
Harly-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-And-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Hare land; Rock hill; Army hill
Hasana		Girl	Elegant; Good; Cheerful; Beautiful; Pretty; Fair
Hayle		Girl	Hay clearing
Heera		Girl	Diamond
Hallelujah		Unisex	Praise; Praise ye the Lord
Hermelinda		Girl	Linden tree; Gentle warrior; Soft; Tender
Hestia		Girl	Hearth; Fireside; Goddess of hearth and home;
Hettie-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Home ruler; Enclosure; Lord of the manor; Star
Hawah		Girl	Desire; Air; Wind
Hollee		Girl	The holly tree
Hathaway		Unisex	One who lives near a heath; War battle
Hau		Unisex	Abundance; Riches; Surplus
Ibtihaj-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Joy
Hayaa		Unisex	Modesty; Chastity; Virtue
Hinckley		Boy	A habitational name meaning Hynca's wood; Bear cub; Woodland clearing
Ilda		Girl	A heroine in the battle
Hosna-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-Variations		Girl	Beautiful; Lovely; Charming
Ilinca		Girl	Feminine form of Romanian Ilie; The Lord is my God
Idella		Girl	Industrious; Work; Labor
Iesha-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Life; Alive; Living
Ifeoma-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Beautiful one; Good thing
Humna		Unisex	Extremely discerning
Hurain		Unisex	Beautiful like a fairy
Iah		Unisex	Moon God
Ibby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Variations		Unisex	My God is an oath
Isioma-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Good luck
Ifra		Unisex	Prestige; Elevation; Sublime
Ikora-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-&-More		Unisex	Strong; Powerful; Leader
Ilaya		Unisex	Young; Yahweh is my God
Ishitha		Girl	Supremacy
Isidra		Girl	Gift of Isis
Inshirah		Unisex	Relief; Open; Relaxation; Cheer
Izla		Girl	Name of a river
Iola		Unisex	Violet; Worthy lord
Jaana		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Beloved; God is gracious
Jabrayah		Girl	Love and respect
Irya		Unisex	Peace
Ishrat		Unisex	Delight; Pleasure
Jadagrace		Girl	A combination of Jada, which means beautiful green stone and Grace, which means good will
Isma		Unisex	God will hear
Jaella		Girl	A mountain goat; Ibex
Izaura		Girl	One from Isauria
Ivanshika-Name-In-2025:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Unique; Rare
Izarra		Unisex	Star
Izela:-Essential-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Meaning		Unisex	A princess; A devoted woman
Izra		Unisex	Star; Night journey
Jaine		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Jaidee		Boy	He is like a green gem stone
Jalila		Girl	Great; Exalted; Important
Jaimi		Boy	One who is an alternate
Jahana-Baby-Name:-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-Similar-Names		Unisex	God is gracious
Jahna		Unisex	God is gracious
Janalee		Girl	God is gracious
Janavi		Girl	The river Ganga; The beauty of water
Janea		Girl	God is gracious
Janicia		Girl	God is gracious
Jannet		Girl	God is gracious
Jamilette		Girl	Beautiful; Graceful
Jakia		Unisex	Pure; Beautiful
Jasilyn		Girl	One who sings
Jasmeen		Girl	Fragrant flower; Jasmine Flower
Janari		Girl	January month
Japnoor		Boy	Worshipper of Eternal Light; One who meditates on the divine light
Jayma		Girl	Replaced or displaced; Supplanter; Holder of the heel
Jasa-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May god protect
Jedidah		Girl	A friend or companion
Jaskirat		Boy	One who sings prayers
Jemini		Girl	Twin; Lord Jesus; A gem
Jasmeet		Unisex	Fame; Praise; Friend
Jenah		Girl	Paradise
Jasreet-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Praise; Tradition
Jenalee		Girl	Fair-complexioned and pretty
Jency-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	God is gracious
Jendayi		Girl	Thankful
Jeniffer		Girl	White phantom
Jenine		Girl	God is gracious
Jayley		Unisex	Jaybird; Meadow
Jennell		Girl	God's grace is precious
Jeselle		Girl	Hostage; Pledge
Jessilyn		Girl	God is gracious; He sees
Jewelia		Girl	Child of Jupiter
Jessamae-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	To behold; Beloved; Roman goddess
Jessamy-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Jasmine flower; To behold; Beloved
Jenin		Unisex	Spring of gardens; Name of a city in Palestine
Jeniya		Unisex	God is gracious

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