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
Deondre		Girl	Brave; Manly; Man
Erin		Boy	Ireland; Green water; From the island
Eugenio		Boy	Nobility; Well born
Makiya		Girl	Who is like Yahweh; Gift of God
Siobhan-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	God is gracious
Halen-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Hero; From the hall; Stony
Monae		Unisex	Home; Rich protection
Stefany		Girl	A crowned woman
Donnell		Boy	Ruler of the world
Tasneem		Girl	A fountain of paradise; A spring in paradise
Jamin-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-&-5-Adorable-Nicknames		Boy	Right hand
Edy-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-Popularity		Girl	Rich guard; Fortunate war; Rich protection
Dresden		Boy	One who lives in the riverside forest
Sincere		Boy	Genuine; Heartfelt; Pure; Whole
Japheth-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	May He extend; Beautiful; Son of Noah
Samari		Unisex	Under God's rule; Companion in night conversation; Battle
Jeziah-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Yahweh gives
Teyana		Girl	A Christian; To Anoint; Useful; Good
Tziporah		Girl	Bird
Izael		Unisex	God prevails
Janiel-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-In-2025		Girl	God is gracious; God is my judge; The Greek tribe Ionian
Jupiter		Boy	Supreme God of the sky; Father of the sky
Justyn		Boy	Just
Kadin-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Friend; Companion
Unity		Unisex	Uniqueness; Oneness
Jiren		Boy	Yahweh will exalt
Venice		Unisex	Italian place name; City of canals
Aaliya		Girl	Exalted; Sublime; Lofty; Highborn; Ascending
Kalix-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity		Boy	To be praised; The cold river
Vicky		Unisex	Victory; Conqueror
Ainara		Girl	The swallow bird; Moonlight; Moon flame; Moon pomegranate
Waylynn-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Meaning-&-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Cunning; Craftsman
Jody		Unisex	Praised; God will add; He will add
Karlos		Boy	Man with freedom; Army; Free man; Man; Warrior
Wynne		Unisex	Fair; Blessed; Friend
Zalaya		Unisex	Love and hope
Anessa-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Pure; Chaste; Holy
Zya		Unisex	Illuminate; Light
Annalie		Girl	My God is an oath; Grace; Favor
Keyan		Boy	King; Ancient
Annamae		Girl	Grace; Favor; Sea of bitterness; Pearl; Lovable
Kailo-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Narrow spit of land
Kanyon-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Boy	A deep gorge; Small reed
Kori		Boy	In a cauldron or hollow; Ice; Curly-haired; Coral
Alaska-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-5-Adorable-Nicknames		Unisex	Mainland; Object towards which sea is directed
Lander		Boy	Lion; Man; Poor; Pilgrim; Ruler
Lazar		Boy	God will help
Kerem		Girl	Generous; Noble; Vineyard
Mazin:-Meaning,-History,-Popularity,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Rain clouds
Bronwyn-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	White Raven; Fair breast
Brooklynne		Girl	A habitational name for the one from Brooklyn in New York City
Nihal		Boy	Exuberant; Prosperous; Jubilant; Drink
Kingdom		Unisex	Eternal kingship of God; Royal Authority
Brynlie		Girl	Hill; Mound; Burnt meadow
Paolo		Boy	Humble; Small
Bliss		Girl	Gladness; Joy; Cheerful person
Corrie-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Trends,-And-More		Girl	Maiden; Heart; Horn
Brailynn		Unisex	Broad hill
Malakhai		Boy	Messenger of God
Rainer		Boy	Advice; Counsel; Army
Renato:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History		Boy	Born Again; Reborn; Rebirth
Miliano:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Rival
Ridwan		Boy	Grace; Pleasure; Satisfaction
Mikai		Unisex	Beautiful sea; Who is like God?
Destini		Girl	Fate; Destiny
Delainey		Unisex	From the alder grove; Descendant of Dubhshláine
Emsley-Name-Meaning,-Origin-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Elm tree; Woodland clearing
Roque		Boy	Crow; Rook
Ena		Girl	Grain; Peace; Little fire; Gazelle
Rueben		Boy	Behold, a son
Noriel		Unisex	Light of God; Fire of God
Edyn		Unisex	Pleasure; Delight; Plain
Teodor		Boy	A gift of god
Eleen		Unisex	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Desire; Hazelnut
Tilden		Boy	One who is from the fertile valley
Jemima		Girl	Dove; Daytime
Rihan		Unisex	Sweet basil
Galilee		Unisex	District; Roll
Halia-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Memory of a loved one; Cherished or loving memory; Sea; Saltwater
Julieth		Girl	Youthful; Jove's child; Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove
Island		Unisex	A piece of land surrounded by water
Jamiah		Unisex	Gathering; Assembly
Karisma		Girl	Charisma; Personal magnetism; Grace; Kindness; Miracle
Aasim		Boy	Guardian; Protector; Savior; Handsome
Kayloni		Girl	Ocean sky
Abhay		Boy	Fearless; Brave; Secure
Kimberlyn		Girl	Royal fortress meadow; Cyndeburg's field; War chief
Yamen		Unisex	Right hand
Angad		Boy	Of my own body; An ornament; Son of Vali
Yamir		Unisex	Moon
Kalise		Unisex	Fierce one
Zakariah-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	God remembers; God has remembered
Kaniya		Unisex	Young woman; Virgin
Lyza-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	My God is an oath
Aviraj		Boy	King of Kings; Great King
Zubair		Girl	Iron; Brave; Strong
Makaylah		Girl	Who is like God
Boe-Name-Meaning-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Boy	To live
Lennyn		Unisex	Lover; Dear one
Milla		Girl	Devoted; Young religious attendant

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