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
Lakai:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Loyal; Faithful servant
Aizah		Unisex	Noble; Respected
Amberley		Girl	A precious jewel
Mehmet		Boy	Praise; Praiseworthy
Newton		Boy	Newly established urban
Amelya		Girl	Unceasing; Vigorous; Brave
Ameya		Boy	One without any dirt; Pure; Innocent; Boundless; Magnanimous; Midnight rain
Nicodemus		Boy	Victory of the people
Pearce		Boy	Son of Peter; Rock; Stone
Baylie		Girl	Public official; Bailiff
Poseidon		Boy	Lord of the Earth; Master of water
Braya-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Brave; Fine
Raj-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-2025-Popularity		Boy	King; Ruler; Empire; Royalty
Ashleigh		Girl	Ash tree clearing; Of the Ash tree meadow; Dweller near the Ash tree meadow
Bushra		Girl	Good news; Omen; Perfect
Raymon		Boy	Wise protector
Cami		Girl	Crooked; Crooked nose
Ron		Boy	Song; Joy; Ruler's advice; Ruler's counsel
Delina		Girl	Noble
Rosendo		Boy	Time of fame
Sahib-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	A companion; Owner
Divina		Girl	Divine; God-like
Sanjay		Boy	Completely victorious; Triumphant
Shaul		Boy	Asked for; Prayed for
Etty		Girl	Home ruler
Shaw		Boy	Wolf; Thicket; Copse
Frieda		Girl	Peace; Powerful ruler
Genevie		Girl	Woman of the race or tribe
Stoney		Boy	Stone
Shelton		Unisex	Shelf town; Ledge village; Deep valley
Sulayman		Boy	A prophet's name; Solomon
Hadlie		Girl	From the heather meadow; Field of heather
Husna		Girl	More beautiful
Theseus		Boy	To set in place
Gwenivere		Unisex	White magical being; White phantom
Torben		Boy	Thor's bear; Thunder bear
Tj		Unisex	Abbreviation of first and middle names; J usually stands for Junior
Jaiyana-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Victorious; One who conquers; Strength; Journey
Jaliah		Unisex	Invented name
Jessia		Girl	God observes
Jamaya		Unisex	Invented name
Zaylon		Unisex	Dry
Joanie		Girl	God is gracious
Adalberto		Boy	Bright and noble
Zhaire		Girl	The river that swallows all rivers
Zeno		Unisex	Sky god; Sky or shine
Jolynn-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	God is gracious; Pretty; God will add
Adham		Boy	Black; Dark; Formed of Earth; Son of the red earth
Jordana-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Ultimate-Guide		Girl	Descend; Flow down
Adrik		Boy	One who is from Hadria; Dark; Small mountain
Adyan		Boy	Pious; Religious; Sun
Katherin		Girl	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name; Torture
Akhil		Boy	World; Whole; Perfect; Entire; Complete
Lora		Girl	Laurel
Alexey		Boy	Collaborator; Helper
Kaliana		Unisex	Most beautiful; Slender; Flower
Mahi-Name:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Global-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Earth
Alfonzo		Boy	Noble; Ready
Medina		Girl	A city of the Prophet
Avik		Boy	Brave; Might; Powerful; One with Strength of a Diamond; Good news
Noura		Girl	Light; Bloom; Blossom;
Amire		Unisex	Prince; Commander
Davonte		Boy	Defender; Beloved; River
Bray		Boy	Border; Hillside
Callaway		Boy	Pebble; One who lives in a place with pebbles
Reigna-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Girl	Queen; Happy; Strong counsel; Spiritual purity; Night
Delano		Boy	Wetland; Swamp
Mirha		Unisex	Nimble; Agile; Fast
Rya		Girl	Vision; Dream; To flow; Singer
Deakon		Boy	Cleric in the Christian church; Servant of God
Rheya		Girl	To flow; Ground
Donny		Boy	One who rules the world
Remmi		Unisex	Oarsman; Rower
Demani		Unisex	A strong and charismatic individual.
Ethen		Boy	Enduring; Firm; Strong
Domonic:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	Belonging to God; Of the Lord
Sitara		Girl	A star; The morning star
Farid		Boy	A unique personality
Finneas-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Nicknames		Boy	Serpent's mouth; White
Galileo-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	From Galilee; Galilean
Garen		Boy	Pure; Each of the two; My consecration of your name
Aarvi		Girl	Calm; Peaceful melody
Giuliano		Boy	Youthful; Downy-bearded
Abigael		Girl	My father's joy; My father rejoices
Shloka		Unisex	Verse; Hindu mantra; Hymn
Acadia-Name-Meaning,-History,-And-Nicknames:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Of Arcadia; Place of abundance; Bear
Helios		Boy	Sun
Solara		Unisex	Of the sun; Sunlight
Akari		Girl	Red village; Bright, white jasmine
Srinika		Unisex	Wind; Thunderbolt; Goddess Lakshmi
Valarie		Unisex	Strength; Spiritual purpose
Allana		Girl	Little rock; Handsome; Precious
Itzael:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-Popularity		Boy	Gift of God
Ameenah		Girl	Truthful; Trustworthy; Faithful; Honest woman
Janson		Boy	Son of Jan
Julen:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-And-Popularity		Boy	Downy-bearded; Sky; Shine
Joniel-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	He will add; God is my judge; God is my strong man
Alonna		Girl	Little rock; Handsome; O child
Airam		Unisex	Sea of bitterness; Wished for child
Alanie		Unisex	Graceful; Orange tree

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