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
Inez		Girl	Pure; Lamb
Jamya		Girl	American modern name
Mazi		Unisex	Luck; Steward
Salim		Boy	Safe; Sound; Intact; Peaceful
Ezlyn		Unisex	Help; Lake
Shlok		Boy	Hymns; Vedic chant
Klaire		Girl	Clear; Bright; Famous
Reyaan		Unisex	Little king; Young king; Watered; Plentiful; Heaven's gate
Neve		Girl	Snow; Bright; Radiant; Beauty; Pleasant
Jayleigh-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Invented name
Vedansh		Boy	Part of the Vedas
Romi		Girl	My height; My exaltation; Dew of the sea
Affan		Boy	Chaste; Modest; Pure
Zayaan		Boy	Beautifier; Beautiful; Handsome
Yassin		Unisex	36th chapter of the Quran
Anish		Boy	Supreme; Ultimate; Greatest authority; Without a ruler; Lord Shiva
Sury		Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Lynleigh		Unisex	Lime grove; Woodland clearing
Tesla		Girl	Unit of magnetic flux density
Abiel		Unisex	God is my father
Mabry		Girl	Mud hill
Ayoub		Boy	Other name of Job; Persecuted; Hated
Zylah		Girl	Wood (referring to the Cross); Shade
Nikki		Boy	Victory of the people
Aleida		Girl	Small winged one; Noble person
Aziz-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Powerful; Respected; Beloved
Norma-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Rule; Precept; Northman; Man from the North
Aleya		Girl	To ascend; Noble; Lofty; Heavenly
Chayse-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Boy	Hunt; Chase
Annalisa		Girl	Graced with God's Bounty; Graceful Meadow; Favor
Aryn		Girl	Ireland; High mountain; Exalted; Enlightened
Domenico-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-History,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Belonging to God
Darin-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	Great
Harland-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Origin-&-Popularity-Trends		Boy	Hare land
Alyza		Girl	Joy; Happiness; Joyful; Noble; Exalted
Avia-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Bird; Strength; Yahweh is my father
Henderson-Name-Meaning:-Your-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Boy	Son of Henry
Batsheva		Girl	Daughter of the oath
Anayeli		Girl	I love you; Open
Elli		Girl	Old age; My God is an oath
Geoffrey:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Pop-Culture-Insights		Unisex	God's peace; Peaceful gift; Peaceful territory; Peaceful foreigner
Arianny		Girl	Most holy
Hiro		Girl	Wide; Broad; Spacious; Generous; Prosperous
Marlena		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Joah		Boy	Yahweh is brother
Marta		Girl	The Lady; The mistress; Dedicated to Mars
Avayah		Unisex	To breathe; To live; Heaven
Joao		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Minnie		Girl	Determined guardian; Resolute protector
Kal		Boy	The strong one; Freeman; Tomorrow
Javari-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Pronunciation		Unisex	River crossing; Stream
Iona		Boy	Yew tree; Yahweh is gracious; Yahweh has given
Nella		Girl	Torch; Moon; Highly praiseworthy; Shining one
Kallum		Boy	Dove
Nichole		Girl	People's victory
Kainan		Boy	To acquire; Possession
Rayla		Girl	Beam of light; Terabinth tree; Beam of light; Goddess; Wise protector
Levy		Boy	One who is joined; Attached
Tracy		Girl	Region belonging to Thracius; Warlike; Fighter; Powerful; Superior
Mael		Boy	Chief; Prince
Karon		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name; Torture
Mazen		Boy	Rain clouds; Blessed rain drops
Monty		Boy	Mountain belonging to a ruler; Pointed hill; Steep mountain
Theadora		Girl	Gift of God
Aveline		Girl	Hazelnut; Nut
Kolter		Unisex	Colt
Avigail		Girl	My father is joy
Safwan-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Stone; Rock; Pure
Othniel		Boy	Lion of God; Strength of God
Azeneth		Girl	Devoted to the goddess Neith
Slate		Boy	A slater
Ted-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-and-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Wealth; Fortune; Guard
Collette		Girl	Victory of the people
Diane		Girl	Goddess of hunting and childbirth; Divine; Goddess
Roen		Unisex	Sacred name
Deasia		Boy	Myrtle tree
Dua		Girl	Prayer; I want; I love
Santiel		Unisex	Gift from God
Eshaal		Girl	Kindled; A flower from paradise
Evianna:-Complete-Guide-To-Name-Meaning-And-Origin-In-2025		Girl	To breathe; To live; Live with grace
Vander		Unisex	Good man; Belongs
Caesar		Boy	Hairy
Dixon		Boy	Son of Dick; A courageous ruler
Haya-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Hurry; Come quickly; Life; Feathers universally
Darion		Girl	Gift; Possessing goodness; One from Airelle in France; Oak tree
Flor-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Flower; Flourishing
Geovanny		Boy	God is gracious
Jahleel		Boy	God waits
Jayna		Girl	Bringer of victory; God is gracious
Kalli		Girl	Most beautiful; Army; Man
Jibreel		Boy	God is my strong man
Kaylah		Girl	Who is like God; Pure
Kavin		Boy	Beautiful and handsome man; Beauty; Grace; Fairness
Essa		Unisex	Star; Yahweh is salvation; Myrtle
Kevon-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends-And-Pronunciation		Boy	Handsome; Beloved
Khaleel-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Friend
Leana		Girl	Weary; Cow; Favor; Grace
Nicolai		Boy	Victory of the people
Leya-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Weary; Cow
Jan-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	God is gracious

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