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
Kaydan		Unisex	Companion
Lisbeth		Girl	My God is an oath
Kylani-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Heaven; Sky; Ocean; Sea
Maha-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-in-2025		Girl	Beautiful Eyes; Half moon; Sun; Planet; Mirror; Shining white pearl
Maher		Boy	Skilled; Talented
Laurie-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Laurel tree; Honor
Kova		Unisex	A small coastal inlet; Cave of the Spring; Cave of Our Lady
Mikey		Boy	Who is like God
Kyland-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Personality:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Strength and nobility
Mayleigh-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	May's meadow; May's clearing
Mahad		Boy	Baby's cradle; Soft land; Bringer of peace; Thanks
Morrigan		Girl	Phantom queen; Great queen; Irish goddess of war and death
Parth-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Trends		Boy	Prince; Son of Pritha
Maddax		Unisex	Son of Madoc; Good; Fortunate
Naisha		Girl	Night; Nocturnal; Belonging to the night; Nightly; Special; Lovely flower
Pavel		Boy	Small; Humble
Olga-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Holy; Blessed; Invioilable
Quincey-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-in-2025		Boy	Fifth
Peace		Girl	Tranquility
Maleia		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for a child
Silvana		Girl	Of the woods
Regan		Boy	A little regal one
Suzanna		Girl	Lily; Lotus; Rose
Raider		Unisex	From the village Rait; Taking control; Attacker of enemies
Tailynn		Girl	To cut; Lake; Talented
Sabir-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Patient; Enduring person
Riyansh-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Part of the divine
Tammy-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Girl	Date palm
Samael		Boy	Venom of God
Shivam-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Lord Shiva; Kindly
Stanton		Boy	He who comes from the stony town
Roczen		Unisex	Yearling; Strong and mighty leader
Skyy		Unisex	Cloud
Steel		Boy	Steel
Snow		Unisex	Snow; Fair-skinned
Aiko		Girl	Little loved one; Lovable child; Child of love; Edge of a sword
Tali-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	My dew; My lamb
Alycia		Girl	Noble one
Vanna-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origins-&-Popularity		Boy	God is gracious; Color; Gold
Amie		Girl	Beloved; To love; Friend
Truitt		Boy	Dry resinous wood; River bend; Trust; Loyalty; Boar
Sylis-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Of the forest
Uri-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	My light; Light of Yehovah; We; Us; Our; Untamed
Astoria		Girl	Hawk
Walt		Boy	Power of the army; Powerful warrior; Dweller by the wall; Forest
Zyana		Girl	Gift of God; Forever
Ziah		Unisex	Light; Glow; Splendor
Avila-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Bird; Desired
Yechezkel		Boy	God will strengthen
Zuleyka-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Fair; Brilliant; Lovely
Bea-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Blessed; Happy; Voyager
Tavon		Unisex	Strong; Healthy; Spring rain
Brynna		Girl	Hill; Mound; Strong one; Brown; Little Raven
Amairany		Girl	Princess; Beautiful and sweet girl
Tory		Unisex	Victorious
Chanelle		Girl	Dweller by the canal; Bottle-maker
Arsema		Girl	Myrtle
Aadi-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	First; Most important; Beginning
Adair		Boy	Rich spear; Exalted; Happy sear; Oak tree
Emelie		Girl	Rival
Alim-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	Learned; Expert; Scholar; Servant of the all-knowing
Amadeo-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Love of God; One who loves God
Fallyn		Girl	She who is in charge; Leader; Descended from a ruler
Zakary		Unisex	God remembers
Berlin-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	The capital city of Germany
Arlan-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Pledge; Oath
Danya		Boy	Judgement of God; Close; Near
Armen		Boy	From Armenia
Jazmyne		Girl	Fragrant flower; Jasmine flower
Auston		Boy	Exalted; Venerable; Increase; Renowned
Crimson		Girl	Deep red color; Purplish red
Alexi-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Nicknames		Girl	Defender or helper of the people
Bartholomew-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Son Of Talmai
Eliany		Unisex	The sun; My God has answered
Evalee		Girl	Life; Meadow
Aran		Boy	Light bringer; Mountain of strength; Peaked island; Exalted; Wild goat
Caio		Boy	Rejoice; Joyful
Lilyanne		Girl	From the flower name Lily; Purity; Favor; Grace; My God is an oath
Carlito		Boy	Free man; Army
Lizette		Girl	My God is an oath; Dedicated to God
Kamyla		Girl	Helper to the priest
Maelie		Girl	A princess; Chieftain; Mother; Lily
Jaziyah		Unisex	Gift; Reward
Mahalia		Girl	Lyre; Weak; Sick
Ciro		Boy	The sun; Young; Lord; Humiliator of the enemy
Maizey-Name-Meaning:-Vintage-Baby-Name-Guide		Girl	Pearl
Lamiyah		Girl	Brilliant; Shining
Landri		Boy	Ruler of the land
Carlisle		Boy	One who comes from the protected, walled city
Maricela-Name-Meaning:-Your-Complete-Guide		Girl	Beloved of the sky
Daxx		Boy	Name of a town in France; Leader
Kenza		Girl	Treasure; Intelligent; Wise
Dedrick		Boy	Ruler of the people
Cashmere-Baby-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-History-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Luxurious wool fabric
Nataleigh		Girl	Christmas day; Born on Christmas day
Neema		Girl	Divine grace; Born during a prosperous time; Famous; Grace
Raeya		Girl	Singer; Ray of sunshine; Queen; Happy; Friend; Perfume
Davien		Unisex	Beloved; Uncle
Raiya		Girl	Countryman; Sheep pasturing; Nationals; Flock; Gratitude; Thunder
Emran		Boy	Exalted nation

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