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
Mayuri		Girl	Peahen; Someone who is like a peacock
Masooma-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-Zodiac,-Numerology-&-More		Girl	Innocent; Sinless
Maximiliana		Girl	The greatest
Mehwish		Girl	As beautiful as the moon
Meiling		Girl	Beautiful years; Beautiful tinkling of jade; Beautiful soul
Meka		Girl	Eyes; Goat
Maysoon		Boy	Beautiful face and body
Meline		Girl	Honey
Melita		Girl	Honey
Maylyn		Unisex	Lake; Hawthorn flower; Month of May
Melly-Name-Meaning:-Key-Insights-Into-Its-Origin-&-Popularity		Girl	Black, Dark
Melora		Girl	Better; Laurel tree; Honeybee
Melynda		Girl	A person as sweet as honey
Mayva		Unisex	Graceful; Enchanting; Delicate
Mekayla-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Who is like God?
Miakoda		Girl	Power of the moon
Michaelle		Girl	A gift from the merciful God
Michayla		Girl	Who is like God?
Mellina		Girl	Honey-like; Sweet
Michell		Girl	Who is like God?
Michella		Girl	Who is like God?
Miciah		Girl	Who is like God?
Mieko-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Trends-&-More		Girl	Child of beauty and favor
Merrit		Boy	The one with good qualities in a high degree
Melis		Unisex	Bee
Mikalyn		Girl	Female form of Michael, meaning God's messenger
Metta		Boy	Kindness; Compassion; Benevolence; Mercy; Pearl; Strength in battle
Mellow-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Personality		Unisex	Pleasantly agreeable; Free from tension
Milicent		Girl	Brave strength; Strong in work
Merina		Unisex	Bud; Village; Vegetable; Green
Mi-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History		Unisex	Honey; Mother; Beautiful; Noodles; Rebelliousness
Misaki-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Beautiful; Blossom; Sand chronicle; Ocean blossom
Moriya		Girl	A Japanese God; Protector of the forest; Defender of the valley; Keeper of the dwelling
Mozelle		Girl	Saved out of the water; Drawn out of the water; Savior; Deliver
Midhuna		Unisex	Dual; Double
Milinda		Boy	A bee; Honeybee; Name of a king
Mikaiah		Unisex	Who is like Yahweh?
Mikka		Unisex	Who resembles God; Three trees together; Fragrance; Quick and nimble
Nabilah		Girl	Noble
Nadelyn		Girl	A belief that something wanted can happen
Miori-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Beautiful beginning; Village; Beauty; Cloth; Weaving
Nahid		Girl	Planet Venus; Immaculate; Undefiled
Nain		Girl	Eyes; Sight; Green pastures; Lovely
Miriah-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Myrrh; Mirror; Good; Rebellious
Miriya-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Unisex	Myrrh; Mirror; Good; Rebellious
Moraya-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Seashore; Coast
Namia		Girl	Seafood; Wave; Asia; Second; Emerald; Ravine; Gorge
Morea		Unisex	Mulberry tree
Naomika		Girl	Goddess Durga and Goddess Lakshmi
Motley-Name:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Speck; Having many colours
Muskaan:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-Popularity-And-More		Unisex	Happiness or smile
Natasia		Girl	Canadian version of Anastasia; Resurrection
Mykelti		Unisex	Who is like God; There is none like God
Mythri		Unisex	Friendship; Benevolence; Loving-kindness
Naara:-Baby-Name-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Variants		Unisex	Girl; Maiden
Nazia		Girl	Sweet; Coy
Natanya		Girl	Gift of God
Nelinha		Girl	The gem in the ocean
Nane		Unisex	Lady of the heavens; Goddess of war and wisdom;
Navisha		Boy	An eternally fresh Lord
Navneet		Boy	Fresh; New ; Eternal
Ngoc		Girl	Valuable gemstone; Expensive diamond
Naura-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Variations		Unisex	Grim; Strict; Honor
Nicasia		Girl	To win; Victory; To conquer; From Nikasia
Nawa		Unisex	Nine; New
Nelya		Girl	Affection
Nike		Girl	Victory; Cherished
Naziya		Unisex	Sweet; Coy
Nev		Boy	New town; Holy; Saint
Neave		Unisex	Bright
Neia		Unisex	Full of hope
Nethra		Unisex	Vision; Eyes; Leader
Norine		Girl	Luminous; Esteem; Honor; Dignity
Nevi		Unisex	Snow
Nevie-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Radiant; Bright
Neyah-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Purpose; Aim; Good mother
Nuala		Girl	White shoulder; Lamb; Born of the sea
Nuriah		Girl	Our Lady of Nuria; Light; Place between valleys
Niari		Unisex	Goddess of water; Beautiful river
Nyela		Girl	Attainer; One who succeeds or perseveres; Gracious
Nihara		Unisex	Mist; Fog; Dew
Nollie-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Eagle power
Nikol		Unisex	Victorious; People's victory
Noria		Girl	Light; Illuminated
Nili		Unisex	The eternity of Israel will not lie; Blue; Indigo
Nilla-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Unisex	Victory of the people
Niv-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Speech; Expression; Fang; Tusk; To moisten; Foundation
Nivaya-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-More		Unisex	Pure; Graceful; Gentle
Nivisha		Unisex	Goddess; Creative; Artistic
Omolara		Girl	Loving child of the family
Nolawit		Unisex	Shepherdess
Onika		Girl	Favor; Grace; Demon flower
Ornella-Name:-Origins,-Meaning,-Popularity,-&-Nicknames		Girl	Flowering ash tree
Osa		Girl	Sand thread; Heathen God; She-bear; Wolf
Oya-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Popularity,-Numerology-&-Nicknames		Girl	Lace; Youruban Goddess of storms and winds; She tore
Nyiah		Unisex	Purpose; Aim
Panagiota		Girl	A holy and generous human being
Pareesa-Name-Origin,-Meaning-&-Nicknames:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	One who resembles a fairy
Parneet		Girl	Married
Olea		Unisex	Ancestor's descendant

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