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
Ezekial		Boy	God will strengthen
Jailynn		Unisex	Beautiful jay bird
Habib-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Boy	Beloved; Darling
Haden-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	From the hedged valley; Victorious
Kaiyah		Unisex	Each of the two; Pure
Madina		Girl	City of the Prophet
Holdyn		Boy	From the hollow valley
Maeleigh		Girl	An unmarried; Elegant one; One from the high tower
Humza-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Boy	Steadfast; Strong
Keiry		Unisex	Black
Maja-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Splendid; Mother; Great
Ezana		Unisex	Call to worship
Kymber		Unisex	Royal fortress
Landree-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Essential-Guide		Girl	Land ruler; He who rules the lands
Moxie-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Courage; Daring spirit; Enthusiasm; Spunk; Smartness; Nerve
Jafet		Boy	Enlarged
Javonte		Boy	Son of Japheth
Linley		Girl	Flax meadow; Linden or lime tree clearing
Hutson		Boy	Son of Hudde; Ruler; Mind
Novalie		Girl	New
Nubia		Girl	Gold
Pilar		Girl	Pillar; Maria del Pilar
Jim		Boy	Holder of the heel; Supplanter; May God protect
Polina		Girl	Little; Humble; Strength; Father lion
Kaan		Boy	King; Ruler
Marlen-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Boy	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; A woman from Magdala
Roya-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Dream; Vision; Heavenly
Myka-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Unisex	Who is like Yahweh
Ryanne		Girl	A little king
Sydnee		Girl	Wide meadow; Wide island
Karas		Girl	Gloomy; Dark-haired; Blessed; Crucian carp
Kaimana-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Power of the ocean; Diamond
Koi		Unisex	Love; Affection; Yearn For; Romantic love; Passionate love
Landin		Boy	Long hill
Vaida		Girl	To rule; Snow-capped; To appear; To ghost; To haunt; Knowledge
Marciano		Boy	Hammer; Warlike; Little warrior; Man; Dedicated to Mars
Vianey		Unisex	Alive; Lively
Adaly		Girl	Honorable; Ornamental; Noble
Marquel		Boy	March; Borderland; Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male;
Westlyn		Unisex	West
Adelle-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Complete-Guide-In-2025		Girl	Noble; Kind
Zoha		Boy	Light
Advika-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Unrivalled; Unique
Mervin-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Boy	The person who is very fond of the sea
Nicco		Boy	People of victory
Melo-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Honey; Birth; Black; Dark; Blackbird
Anali		Girl	Fiery; Sun; Light; Favour; Grace
Aleeyah		Girl	Exalted; Lofty
Azra		Girl	Virgin; Maiden
Rishan		Boy	A good human being; Strong; Lord Shiva
Scotty		Boy	A person from Scotland; One who speaks Scottish; A person who spoke Gaelic
Quran		Unisex	He read; He recited; Scripture reading; Lesson
Timur-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Iron; Strong
Anistyn		Unisex	From Agnes town
Caeli-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Popularity,-Numerology-&-More		Girl	Heaven; Sky; Descendent of Caollaidhe; Of Keely
Dayla-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Variants-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	One who lives near a dale or valley; Name of a flower
Urban		Girl	City dweller
Elif		Girl	One with a slender body; Shaped like an elif
Blakley		Unisex	Black woodland clearing
Vann		Unisex	Humble; Cou
Vyom		Boy	Sky; Space; To fly or soar
Cailey-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Slim; Fair
Ericka		Girl	Ever ruler
Evelynne		Girl	To breathe; To live; Hazelnut
Abdel		Boy	Servant of God; Servant of Allah
Yeshaya		Unisex	God is salvation
Eliyana		Girl	My God has answered
Amaury		Boy	Unceasing; Brave; Vigorous
Gretta		Girl	Pearl
Izabela-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	My God is an oath
Arjan		Boy	From Hadria; Procuring; Earning; Acquiring; Gaining; Golden life
Izel		Girl	Unique; Delicate; God contends; A river in Russia
Kahlia-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-History,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Desire; Flowers
Ashtin		Boy	Ash tree town; A variant of the name Ashton
Audie-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Insights		Boy	Guardian of riches; Noble strength
Kamia		Girl	Holy valley; Upper valley
Bohdi		Unisex	Enlightenment in Buddhism
Breccan		Boy	Freckled; Speckled
Coltin		Boy	A coal town
Corben		Boy	A raven
Joslynn		Unisex	Joyful; One who belongs to the Gauts
Dakarai		Boy	Rejoice
Damen:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-And-Popularity		Boy	Ladies; Son of Daam
Malaika		Girl	Angel
Daveon		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Kamri-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Unique; Adventurous; Charismatic
Neela		Girl	Horn; Dark blue
Demitri-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Follower of Demeter
Kenzlie		Unisex	Royal; Cyne's clearing
Saya		Girl	Shelter; Shadow
Eliud		Boy	God is grandeur; God is my praise
Khori-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Clock; Watch
Kiya		Girl	Mine; King; Cooing of bird
Shriya		Girl	Prosperity; Happiness
Finlay		Boy	Fair hero; White Warrior
Frederic		Boy	Peaceful ruler
Lindy-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variants-And-Popularity		Girl	Tender; Soft; Flexible; Beautiful
Syeda		Girl	Lady; Mistress; Leader; Fortunate one
Symone-Name-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Girl	She who is listening
Henryk		Boy	Lord of the house

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