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
Ladi		Unisex	The one born on Sunday; Glorious ruler; One from Lahadi
Laurell		Girl	Laurel tree
Lahari		Unisex	Sunday Born; Wave
Laurianna		Girl	Laurel or sweet bay tree; God has favored me
Laibah		Unisex	A beautiful woman
Lavelle		Girl	Descendant of Maolfábhail; Valley
Layaan		Girl	Soft; Delicate; Gentle; Prosperous
Laurelai		Girl	Rocky cliff
Lanee		Unisex	Heavenly; Majesty
Laureline		Boy	Laurel
Larsa		Unisex	From Laurentum
Lava		Boy	Ancestor's legacy; Inheritance
Leonia		Girl	Lioness
Leota		Girl	Of the people
Leslee		Girl	A garden of holly
Lavaya		Unisex	Unique; Enchanting; Graceful
Leighanne		Girl	Favor; Grace; Clearing
Laylana		Unisex	Night; Dark beauty; Shining
Libbi		Girl	A Vow that is made to the God
Libni		Girl	Whiteness; Paleness; A color white
Layra		Unisex	Strong
Lienna-Name-Meaning:-Key-Insights-On-Origin,-Usage-&-Variations		Girl	A type of vine that grows in the jungle; River that flows through the Belgian city; Lotus flower
Lazuli		Unisex	Name of a gemstone; Shining stone
Lilan-Name:-2025-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Yodel
Lile		Girl	Lily; Purity, Svan God Lile; Cheerful; My God is Yahweh; My God is an oath; Charadriidae
Leviah-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Join; Attached; Lion
Lilienne		Girl	Lily
Lexianna		Girl	To defend; To help; Helper or defender
Leysha		Boy	Intelligent; Brilliant; Smart; Clever; Bright
Leti-Name:-Essential-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	Joy; Happiness
Lima		Girl	One who lives on the banks of the Lima river; Beautiful horse; Black; Dawn; Reason; Power; Establish
Linzie		Girl	Pet name for Lindsay; lime tree island
Lipa		Girl	Beloved man; Fat; Thick; Friend or lover of horses
Liseth		Girl	My God is an oath
Lissy		Girl	My God is an oath; Bee
Liliah-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Lily
Livienne		Girl	A woman of envious personality
Lolade		Girl	God is with you
Lore-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	The other Aenor; Flower; Laurel
Linah-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-More		Girl	Forest; Fine jade; Gem; Palm tree
Linaya-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Twinflower
Lorelle		Girl	Laurel tree
Loris		Girl	Laurel; From Laurentum
Lilliam		Unisex	Lily
Lovisa		Girl	Famous warrior
Lu		Girl	Light; Dark; Oath; Land; Deer; Reed; Musical note
Lucrecia-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Profit; Wealth
Lunette		Girl	Little moon
Lupe		Girl	Valley of the wolf; Ruby; Wolf
Lonni		Boy	A warrior who is noble and always battle-ready
Luziana		Girl	Light; Our lady of light
Macaria		Girl	Blessed
Lucyna		Boy	Light; Grove
Macrina		Girl	Thin; Meagre; Large
Lovelle:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Traits		Unisex	Wolf
Madelena		Girl	Girl from Magdala; Tower
Lunella-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Moon
Maebh		Girl	Intoxicating
Maaliyah		Boy	Of the sea; Bitter; Beloved
Maclaine-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Son of the servant of John
Maiara		Girl	Wise woman; Great-grandmother
Maimunah		Girl	Auspicious; Blessed; Favorable
Mais		Girl	Nettle tree; Cleared land; Gift of Yahweh
Maaya		Unisex	Curious; Annoying; Stubborn; Kind; Lost; Bewildered; Cheerful
Makala		Girl	Charcoal; Myrtle
Maliana		Girl	She who is beautiful
Malissa-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity-And-Complete-Guide		Girl	Honey bee
Maiella		Girl	Great; A patron saint of pregnancy and childbirth
Mama		Girl	One who is born on Saturday; True; Reality; Mother
Manara-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Beacon; Light; Lighthouse
Manasvini		Girl	Mother of the moon; An intelligent woman; A virtuous wife; Goddess Durga
Manika		Girl	Water jar; Precious jewels; A bracelet made of glass
Manon		Girl	Beloved; Wished for child
Marcee		Girl	A woman who is a warrior
Malay		Boy	A Mountain; Fragrance; Sandalwood
Malikai		Boy	My messenger; My angel
Margherita		Girl	Pearl
Makaiah		Unisex	There is none like Yahweh
Mariangela		Girl	An angel of the sea of sorrow
Mariateresa		Girl	A portmanteau name formed by combining the names Maria and Teresa
Marieta-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Maley		Unisex	Descendant of a nobleman
Marilou		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; Famous or loud in battle
Marine		Girl	Of the sea; An occupational name for a sailor; Male
Maristella-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Star of the sea
Markella-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Trends		Girl	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Mareena		Girl	From the sea
Manaswini		Unisex	Self-respecting; Self-controlled; Wise
Maneh-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Semolina
Marnita		Girl	To put in front of one's eyes
Marseille		Girl	Spring; Harbor; City on the far end of the sea
Mareya		Unisex	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved
Marye		Girl	A wished-for child
Matia-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Variations		Girl	God's gift
Marrah		Boy	Bitter; Joyful; Merry
Maritta		Unisex	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child
Marium		Unisex	Of the sea; Bitter; Beloved; Rebelliousness
Maybell		Girl	Lovable
Maysaa		Girl	To walk with a swinging gait
Marvelle		Girl	A miracle or wonder

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