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
Toula		Girl	Light; Zodiac sign; Leaping water; Tranquil; Mountain peak
Trianna		Girl	Three rivers; A famous emperor; A person from Triana in Seville
Thanvika		Unisex	Goddess Durga
Truvy-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-History-&-Popularity-Quick-Guide		Girl	Spear of strength; A person who appreciates beauty
Thiya		Unisex	Gift of God; A blessing
Tsunade		Girl	Mooring rope; Cable; Hawser; Hand; Confident; Friendly
Tiwalade		Boy	The crown is ours
Tulia		Girl	Calm or quiet
Tvisha		Girl	Light; Splendor; Brilliance; Illumination
Tobie		Boy	Yahweh is good
Tyesha-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Living; Alive
Tovi		Boy	My good
Toviyah-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Yahweh is good
Tola		Unisex	October; Flower
Tuana		Girl	Crane; A habitational name
Valli		Girl	Creeping plant
Vea-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Nicknames-Guide		Girl	Chief; Seen; Wood; Tree
Ulyssa-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-All-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	To hate
Universe		Boy	Combined to one
Vesna		Girl	Spring
Vali-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-Baby-Boys		Boy	Healthy; Strong; Helper; Protector; Guardian
Tzuri		Unisex	Beautiful
Usha		Unisex	Dawn; Sunrise
Uswa		Unisex	Example; Sample
Varna-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Color; Appearance; Form
Vaela		Unisex	Wail; Lament
Vianka		Girl	God is gracious; Glorious gift
Vaylen-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Unique; Uncommon
Vedya		Unisex	Knowledgeable
Vee		Unisex	Sacred place
Veida-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity		Unisex	Knowledge; Wisdom
Versailles		Unisex	Plowed land
Viaana:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Unisex	Full of life
Viveca		Girl	Bright battle; Wisdom; Distinction; War; Alive
Victoriana		Unisex	Victor; Conqueror
Vihaa:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Baby-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Heaven; Peace; Morning
Winta		Girl	Desire; Dream gift; Need
Wanita		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Viridian		Unisex	A blue-green color or pigment
Viveka		Unisex	Wisdom; Discrimination; Distinction; Bright battle
Waliyah		Unisex	Protector; Companion; Custodian
Wen		Unisex	Culture; Warm; Literature; A vandal
Winn		Girl	White; Blessed
Winny		Boy	Friend of peace; Blessed stream
Wila-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Feline; Loyal; Craft; Cunning
Willoughby		Unisex	Willow grove; Settlement near a willow meadow
Yami		Girl	A noble woman; Southern direction; Night; Twin; Pair; Darkness
Xiamara-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Joyful deer
Xiara-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-and-Pronunciation		Girl	Visitation
Xania		Unisex	Hospitality; Foreigner; Pleasant
Xcaret		Unisex	A small inlet
Xella-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Numerology-&-More		Unisex	Unique; Creative; Independent
Yaalini		Girl	One who is melodious; Goddess Saraswati
Yahna-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Xin-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Heart; Mind; Trust; Happy; Dawn; Prosperous
Xina		Unisex	China
Yali		Girl	My God for me; Elegant; Graceful; Power; Influence
Xora-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Feminine, unique, and vibrant
Yehudit		Girl	Praise
Yesha		Girl	Beautiful culture; Fame; Praise; Glory; Camel thorn; Salvation
Yanay-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Unisex	My beloved
Yanci:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Jan's son; Charming and kind; Fascinating and loving
Yasirah		Girl	Lenient
Yanel-Name-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious
Yashira		Unisex	To be rich; To become easy
Yasma-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Jasmine
Zafirah		Girl	Sapphire; Blue stone; Triumphant; Victorious
Yitzel		Girl	God brings joy
Ylva		Boy	She-wolf
Yuan		Boy	First; Chief; Deep water; Distant;
Zarifa		Girl	Elegant; Graceful; Charming
Yuhan		Unisex	Jade; Lotus buds; Rain; Cold
Zahri-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Pink; Flower-like; Fresh and beautiful
Yume		Unisex	Dream; Vision; Abundant sprout; Light
Yunalesca		Unisex	Night; Defender of men
Yuzuki-Name-Meaning:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Unisex	Hope; Grapefruit; Pomelo; Citrus fruit
Zafiro		Unisex	Sapphire
Zahiya		Unisex	Bright faced; Beautiful
Zakirah		Unisex	Pious; One who remembers Allah regularly
Zhenya		Girl	Well born; Privileged; Noble
Zaliya-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	God has reserved; God has set aside
Zarin		Unisex	Golden; Made of gold
Zephyra		Girl	West wind
Zeanna-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Unique; Strong; Feminine
Zephyrine		Girl	West wind
Zerah-Name:-Essential-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Dawning; Shining; Sunrise
Zelaya		Unisex	Field; Meadow
Zeyda:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Prosperity; Good fortune
Zhalia		Girl	Flower
Zeline		Unisex	Noble; Of the sky; Heavenly; Heaven
Zemi-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	He will add; Sea of bitterness; Wished for child; Beloved
Zenab		Unisex	Beauty; Life of Zeus
Zeni		Unisex	Hospitality; Life of Zeus; Sky; Shine
Zsofia		Girl	Wisdom
Zeyah-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Victory
Zurah-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Force; Strength; Dawn; Aurora; Red water
Ziani		Unisex	Honest
Zila		Unisex	Shadow
Zoriana		Girl	Dawn; Star
Zoah		Unisex	Life

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