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
Pavika-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Purifying; Fire; Thunderbolt
Pearla		Girl	Pearl
Pele		Girl	Hawaiian goddess of volcanoes and fire; Wonder; Miracle
Pennie		Girl	Name given to a silent worker
Phallon		Girl	Grandchild of the ruler; Leader
Pnina		Girl	Pearl; Precious stone
Prabhnoor		Girl	The ultimate light of God
Pantera		Unisex	Panther; All hunted
Pelagia		Boy	Sea
Parishay		Unisex	Fairy face; Beautiful; Innocent
Parizay		Unisex	Fairy; Enchanting
Raeanne		Girl	An ewe; Advice; Counsel; Protection; Favor; Grace
Philomina		Girl	To be loved; To love
Rafa		Girl	God's healer; Well-being; A name bestowed on Allah
Raheemah		Girl	A kind and merciful woman
Raida		Girl	Counsel's protection; Journey
Piya		Unisex	Dear; Beloved; Amiable
Randee		Girl	Admirable; Wonderful; Rim of a shield; Wolf
Raani		Boy	A song
Randie		Girl	She who is adorable
Pranisha		Unisex	Lord of life
Presha		Unisex	Send; Direct; Dispatch; Sorrow; Affliction; Impulse; Urge on
Rashida		Girl	Rightly guided; Righteous; Wise
Rawda		Girl	A garden that is filled with beautiful flowers; Meadow; Kindergarten
Raella		Boy	Ewe; Protection of counsel; Other
Rayya		Girl	Quenched; Fresh or good scent; Treasures; Wealth; Possessions; Goods
Rahmatullah		Boy	One who is in God's mercy
Regine		Girl	The Queen
Rahini-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Unisex	Travel companion
Raifa		Unisex	Compassionate; Kind; Affectionate; Benign; Sympathetic; Merciful
Raimy-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Variations		Unisex	Caring; Protecting
Raiyah		Unisex	Banner; Flag; Ensign
Ramie		Unisex	Pleasant; Archer
Rewa-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	One that moves; An epithet of Goddess Rati; Elevation
Rasika		Girl	Aesthetic; Connoisseur; Fanciful; Elegant; Tasteful
Rehat:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Girl	Modes of living; To live; To remain;
Raymie		Unisex	Advice; Counsel; Protection
Rhylen		Girl	One who lives on the rye fields
Rim		Girl	White antelope; Woods or forest; To assign; To appoint; To give free rein to
Reha-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Popularity,-Numerology-&-Variations		Unisex	Liberation; Comfort; Relief
Rithika-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Origins		Girl	Truth; Righteousness; Brass; Of stream; Movement
Ritika		Girl	Brass; Movement; Stream
Ritvi		Girl	Divine law; Divine truth; Worshiped; Respected; Flowing; To have power; The one who has completed the Vedas
Remiah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-In-2025		Unisex	Beautiful love; Affectionate; Astute
Reni		Unisex	Born again
Reniya-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Traits		Unisex	Graceful; Peaceful; Serene
Rola		Girl	Ancient Arab tribe; Turtledove
Ridgley		Boy	Ridge meadow
Romana		Girl	A Roman woman
Rilley		Boy	A man who lives near the field of rye
Rias		Unisex	Heaven; Pear; Tomorrow; Meadow; Garden
Rosangela		Girl	Rose; Angel
Roe		Boy	Roe; Striped; Spotted; King; Corner; Clearing; Red-haired
Rishitha		Unisex	Virtuous; Learned
Rithvi-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Truthful; Honest
Rossie		Girl	A rose of beauty that can't be compared
Roaa		Unisex	Visions; Insights
Roah		Unisex	Wind; Spirit
Rubye		Girl	A woman who is precious like a ruby
Rushda		Girl	One who follows the right path; Good news
Ruslana		Girl	Lion
Roxi		Girl	Bright; Shining
Sabirah		Girl	Patient; Enduring person
Rozalin		Girl	Gentle horse; Beautiful rose;
Rosha		Unisex	Bright
Sabrine		Girl	Patience; Endurance; A legendary princess
Roshelle		Unisex	Little rock
Roslin		Unisex	Rose; Fame
Ryana-Complete-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Little king; Royalty
Rovan		Unisex	Red
Sadira		Girl	Order; Sequence; Lotus tree
Sahab		Girl	The clouds in the sky
Saaliha		Girl	A useful and good person
Sakeena		Girl	Calmness; Peace
Rydia		Unisex	Rose petals on still water
Ryel		Unisex	Strong and ambitious
Saleha		Girl	Virtuous
Saanya-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Radiance; Brightness; Powerful
Sahaana		Girl	Patient; Enduring
Sadeem:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Nebula
Sanne		Girl	A lily flower
Sador		Unisex	Piercing on Jesus' ribs by the lancet
Sae		Unisex	Cherry Blossom; Flourish; Refreshing; Clarity; Skillfulness; Wisdom; Love; Eternity
Savea		Girl	Rational; Intelligent
Safana		Unisex	An immense grassy plain; Pearl; Ship; Daughter
Sayah		Girl	A shade; A shadow
Sailee		Unisex	Teak tree
Sebrina		Girl	River Severn, Boundary, Border; Patient; Persevering
Sakara:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide-For-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Sugar; Beautiful
Sehar		Girl	Early morning; Dawn; Intelligence; Beauty
Seini		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh is merciful
Saraiah-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Pronunciation		Girl	My princess; God is ruler; The Pleiades; Fair-head nobleman; To be ready; Orderly
Sarang		Boy	Love; Affection
Senara-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-Numerology-&-More		Girl	Old war
Samhitha-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity,-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Put together; Joined; Union; Collection; A methodically rule-based combination of texts and verses
Setareh		Girl	Star
Sanara		Unisex	Healing; Comfort; Soothing
Saylee		Girl	Plum tree; Flower
Shahana		Girl	Royal; Princess; One with patience
Scylla		Girl	She who rends

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