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
Iver		Boy	Bow warrior; Army; Yew tree
Jacen		Boy	Healer; Lord of salvation
Ileana-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Torch; Moon
Ilana		Unisex	Tree
Johannes-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Pronunciation-Guide		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Leora		Girl	I have light; Light unto me; My light; Light is mine
Maeva		Girl	Welcome; She who intoxicates
Mayte-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	One who is easy to love
Kinsey		Girl	Royal victory; Victorious prince; Child; Offspring
Lyon		Boy	Lion; Hill fort of Lugus; Shining
Taniyah-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	A joyful and beautiful woman
Taylee		Girl	To cut; Tailor
Kemari-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Moonlight; Kickball
Koah		Unisex	Strength; Power; Warrior; Brave; Ability
Zemira		Girl	My music; My praise
Meyer		Boy	Bringing Light; Leader; Mayor; Farmer; Landlord
Omarion		Boy	Populous; Flourishing
Adara		Girl	Noble; Maidens; Chaste; Exalted; Beauty
Patton		Boy	He belongs to warrior's town; Nobleman; Brash warrior
Amyah		Girl	Beloved
Makaio		Unisex	Gift of God
Abbey		Boy	My father is joy
Ania		Girl	Graceful young girl; Favor; Merciful
Mattis		Unisex	Gift of God
Rye-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Trends		Boy	An island meadow; At the river; To clear
Annalia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Trends-In-2025		Girl	Grace; Favor
Riyaan		Boy	Little king; Heaven's door
Stuart-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Caretaker; Steward
Azlynn		Girl	Lion; Vision or dream
Desirae-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Long hoped for; Desired
Hayleigh		Girl	Hay clearing
Shulem		Unisex	Peaceful
Louella		Girl	Famous warrior
Laci-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	To rule; Glory
Hayven-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	A safe place
Valentine-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variations		Unisex	Strong; Vigorous; Healthy
Zach		Boy	Remembered by God
Wayde		Unisex	A ford; To go
Aleister-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	Defender or helper of mankind
Xion		Unisex	Citadel in the center of Jerusalem; Heaven; Tide
Amiri-In-2025:-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Significance		Boy	Kingdom; Royal; Tree top; Prince
Lani		Girl	Sky; Heaven; Royal; Hope; Wool; Lion
Aren		Boy	Eagle; Eagle ruler; Mountain of strength
Mayzie		Girl	Pearl
Alakai-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Meaning		Unisex	The leader
Atharva		Boy	One of names of Lord Ganesha; Knower of the Vedas; Knowledgeable one
Serene		Girl	Calm; Tranquil; Joyous; Bright; Clear; Fair; Quiet; Beauty; Peaceful.'
Paizlee		Girl	A church
Bennet		Boy	Blessed
Acelynn		Girl	Noble
Ciaran-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Pronunciation		Boy	Dark-haired; Dark-complexioned; Black; Mountain range; Bright; Famous
Ayson-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity		Unisex	Aythe's son
Aleyda-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Noble
Samaya		Unisex	Peace; Tranquility; Appointed; Proper time; High Above
Devansh-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Part of God
Hollie		Girl	Holly tree; Hollow-eyed
Analiyah		Girl	Favor; Grace; High; Exalted
Susana		Unisex	Graceful lily; Lotus; Rose
Eastyn		Unisex	East town
Javen-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Your-Baby		Boy	Greece; He will understand
Ike-Name-Meaning:-Key-Insights-Into-History-And-Popularity		Boy	He will laugh; He will rejoice
Jaycen		Boy	To heal
Iyana		Girl	God is gracious; Downy-bearded
Isidro		Boy	Gift of Isis
Jiselle-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity,-And-Variants		Girl	Hostage; Pledge
Kamal		Boy	Lotus; Beauty; Perfection
Jaci-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Variants,-and-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Moon; To follow; To be behind
Laurence		Boy	A person from the place of the laurel trees, From Laurentum
Kaniyah		Girl	Beautiful; Beloved
Maceo-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Gift of God
Kiyomi:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-And-History		Girl	Pure; Clear; Clean
Laina		Girl	Little rock; Handsome; Dark; Wave; Of Magdala; Path
Malachai		Boy	My angel; Messenger of God
Leen		Girl	Tender; Delicate; Brave lion; Torch
Mamadou		Boy	A man worthy of all praise
Mathis		Boy	God's gift
Montrell		Boy	A region full of mountains; Gumarich's mountain; Mountain; Ruler of the mountain
Rachael		Girl	Ewe; Female sheep
Morrison-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Son of Morris; Descendant of a Moorish person
Rosabella		Girl	Beautiful as a rose
Ronen-Meaning:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	A song that brings joy
Saleh		Boy	Virtuous
Mishka-Name-Meaning,-History,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Who is like God; Gift of God; Gift of love; Niche for light
Thompson		Boy	Son of Thomas
Aalayah-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-&-More		Girl	Highly; Lofty; Sublime
Adrielle		Girl	Flock of God
Sonja		Unisex	Wisdom
Uziel-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Origin,-History-&-Variations		Boy	My power is God
Tyrus		Unisex	Land of Eoghan; Young; Rock; Thunder
Annalynn-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Grace; Favor
Aira		Boy	Messenger; Herald; Ryegrass; Darnel; Second; Asia
Zacharias		Boy	God remembers
Berenice-Baby-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Bringing victory
Aahil		Boy	King; Monarch; Great ruler; Great king
Zackery		Boy	Yahweh remembers
Avni		Girl	Earth; Help
Anay		Boy	Lord Krishna; One who has no leader; Misfortune; Goat
Cianna		Girl	Ancient; Enduring one; Light; God is gracious
Charbel-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Narration of story of God; Charbel of Edessa (A saint and a Christian martyr)
Coralie		Girl	Coral; Precious gemstone made by polishing coral

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