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
Caeden		Boy	Strength; Son of Cadán; Battle; Warrior; Companion
Jariyah		Girl	Outstanding; Slave woman
Kloe		Girl	Green shoot; Fertility
Jania		Girl	God is gracious; Soul; The burning of the world; Defending men
Brently		Boy	Edge mound
Cavan		Boy	Handsome; Hollow; Descendant of Caomhán; Beloved
Letti		Girl	Joy; Happiness
Collier		Boy	A charcoal burner; Coal seller
Kamani		Unisex	Desire or wished-for
Bradlee		Boy	Broad clearing
Cutter		Boy	Someone who cuts or carves; Gem cutter; Cloth cutter or tailor
Laniya-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popular-Variations		Girl	Birdnest
Mariama		Girl	Beloved; Wished for a child
Brave		Unisex	Show-off; Fine; Brave; Courageous; Daring
Cyril		Boy	Lord; Master
Marilynn		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love
Lyana-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	Youthful; Soft or delicate; Eye of the light
Dietrich		Boy	Ruler of the people; Keeper of the keys
Dequan		Boy	Spring
Cary-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Black; Free man
Miraya		Girl	Devotee of Lord Krishna
Dyson		Boy	Son of Dye
Edin		Boy	Delight; Place of pleasure; Religion; Fire; Rich friend
Fares		Boy	A knight; Horseman;
Hanson-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity-Explained		Boy	Son of Hans; God is gracious
Harun		Boy	Lofty; Exalted
Rorie		Unisex	Red-haired
Sima		Girl	Limit; Boundary, Frontier; Iinfinite; Treasure; Treasure; Precious; collection of valuable objects; Flat-nosed
Jibril-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Pronunciation		Boy	God is my strength; God is my hero
Jameer		Boy	Beautiful; Leader; Prince
Sena		Boy	Army; Gift of fate; Ewe; Holiness; Sacredness; Celestial bodies; Praise; Glory
Tenzin		Girl	Upholder of teachings
Zina		Girl	Sky; Shine
Kanen-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Guide; A friend
Skylin-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Scholar
Aashvi		Girl	Blessed; Prosperous; Victorious
Abigale		Girl	May father is joy; My father rejoices
Kofi		Boy	Born on a Friday
Ladarius		Boy	To hold or possess; Good; Princely; Noble
Adelyne-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Nicknames-Guide		Girl	Noble; Kind
Lamarcus		Boy	God of War; Mars; Male
Adria		Girl	From Hadria
Landan		Boy	He who is from the long hill
Ayala		Girl	A doe; Gazelle; Hillside
Manraj		Boy	Ruler of the heart
Amore-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Girl	Love
Mehki-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Boy	Rising; Fragrant
Mosiah		Boy	Saviour
Cayleigh-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Unisex	Crown; Slender; Beloved; Regel women
Murad:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Desired purpose; Wish
Gwenevere-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Phantom; White fay
Eldana-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Variations		Unisex	Country; Society; Wise
Musab		Boy	Hard to be defeated; Brave
Nael		Boy	God has given; Blessed and generous
Janney		Girl	God is generous
Oswald		Boy	God's power; Mighty god
Jennah-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Numerology		Girl	Heaven; Yahweh is gracious; White phantom
Quin-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-and-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Wisdom; Reason; Chief; Descendant of Conn
Kayliana-Baby-Name-Meaning:-All-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Pure one; Pure forest clearing
Rayland-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Famous land
Reyaansh-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Nicknames-&-Popularity		Boy	First ray of sunlight; Lord Vishnu
Ripley		Boy	Strip of clearing in the woods
Leyna		Girl	Torch; Moon; Of Magdala; Tower
Kendalyn-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Valley on the river Kent
Roosevelt		Boy	Rose field
Lilliann		Girl	Name of a flower; Lily
Parks		Unisex	Park keeper; Park enclosure; Stone
Rudolph		Boy	Famous wolf
Ryley		Boy	Rye clearing
Sampson		Boy	Sun
Mailen-Baby-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Month of May; Good mother; Dame; Foster mother; Torch; Corposant
Sanad:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Boy	Support; Sturdy; Wall
Niah		Unisex	Purpose; Bright
Stevie		Boy	Crown 100
Niomi		Girl	Pleasantness
Paradise		Unisex	Heaven; The garden of Eden
Quinley		Girl	Faithful to pledges; Chief; Reason; Wisdom
Rafaela		Girl	God has healed
Praise		Unisex	Price; Worth
Simona		Girl	Hearing; Listening
Tyriq		Boy	Kingly; Royal
Remedy		Unisex	Cure
Tysen		Boy	Firebrand
Travon		Unisex	Fair town
Rozlyn		Unisex	Horse; Soft; flexible; Tender; Famous type
Zian		Unisex	Adornment; Strength; Life; Holy fairy; First
Asael		Boy	Created by God; Made by God
Acen		Unisex	Strength; Power
Allegra		Girl	Joy; Delight; Lively
Barret		Boy	Quarrelsome; Deceptive
Amilah-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Hope; Expectation
Zulema-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Your-Baby-Girl		Girl	Peace
Weslyn-Name:-Key-Insights-On-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	West meadow; Lake
Avin		Boy	Indestructible; Love; Strong
Brad-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Wide; Broad
Zamaya:-Ultimate-Baby-Name-Guide-For-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Unique; Exotic; Unconventional
Banner		Boy	Symbol-bearing flag
Zaryah		Unisex	Fierce and powerful
Cutler		Boy	Knife maker; Cutlery maker
Arisha		Girl	Peaceful; Lion

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