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
Emri		Unisex	Great ruler; Vigorous; Brave; Home
Kyrian		Unisex	Ruling; Authority; Lord; Master; Power
Nadir		Boy	Rare; Scarce; Precious
Ezmae		Girl	Esteemed; Loved
Nikoli		Boy	Victory of the people
Evyn-Name:-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Yahweh is gracious
Mattix		Unisex	Son of Madoc
Pinchas		Boy	The mouth of the serpent; Nubian
Kalie-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation,-Popularity		Girl	One who is like God; Beautiful
Harli		Girl	Hare clearing; Hare meadow; Rock; Heap of stones
Qais		Boy	Lover; Firm; Measurement
Harlo-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Rock; Heap of stones
Myers		Unisex	Doctor; Marsh; Descendant of Meidhir
Quaid		Boy	Son of Uaid; Power of the army
Nox-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Night; Gloomy; Dark
Remus-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Boy	Twin
Jailani		Unisex	Name of a 12th century Islamic scholar
Kimaya		Girl	Alchemy; A golden goose; Sleight of hand; Magic
Jewels		Unisex	Precious gems
Riddick		Boy	A person from Rerwick; Outlying settlement; Oak boundary
Kristiana		Girl	Christian; A follower of Christ
Rigby-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Boy	Ridge farm; Farmstead village
Mahina		Girl	Moon; Month; Light; Genuine; Male; Dance; Full; Queen; Apple tree
Kenzy-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Numerology		Unisex	Handsome; Beautiful' Good
Sakari		Boy	Yahweh remembers
Mathilda		Girl	Mighty in battle; Warrior
Sander		Boy	Defender of people
Lanae		Girl	Handsome; Little rock; My God is an oath; Afloat; Wood; World
Sayed		Boy	Leader; Lord; Master
Rudransh-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Complete-Guide		Girl	A part of Lord Shiva; Formidable; The roarer; One who eradicates problems from the root
Makyla		Girl	Who is like God?
Shareef-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity-In-2025		Boy	Eminent; Virtuous; Noble; Highborn; Honorable
Mikah		Girl	Who is like Yahweh?; Racoon
Rohen		Unisex	Ascending; Good character; Piousness
Tafari-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-And-Popularity-Guide-For-2025		Boy	He who inspires awe
Meryem-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Beloved; Wished for child; Sea of bitterness
Sekou		Boy	Leader of a tribe; An elderly man; Islamic scholar
Tarek		Boy	Visitor; Knocker at the door
Naomy		Girl	Wonderful; Enchanting
Nicolle		Girl	The one who is fighting for the multitude
Melah-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-And-Nicknames		Unisex	Saline; Messenger
Ohana		Girl	Family
Myasia-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Pronunciation		Girl	Unique; Feminine; Modern
Ona		Girl	Wave; Favor; Grace
Pandora-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-7-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	All gifts
Passion		Girl	To suffer; To endure
Myleigh		Unisex	Gracious; Dear; Soldier
Perri-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Pear tree; Son of Herry; Home ruler
Tylor		Boy	Tiler of roofs
Tyr		Boy	God; Deity
Terran		Unisex	Earth; Elevated place; Soft
Vihan-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Morning; Dawn
Rosabelle		Girl	As beautiful as a rose
Vinson-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Boy	Son of Vincent; To conquer
Roux		Girl	Red-haired person; Red
Vedh		Unisex	Sacred knowledge; Wisdom; Quake
Antonino		Boy	Priceless; Inestimable; Flower
Rubie		Girl	Red; Precious gemstone
Saray		Girl	My princess
Walton		Unisex	Stream town; Wood town; Wall town
Bashir		Boy	Harbinger of good news
Renna		Unisex	Born again; Advice; Council
Bayne		Boy	Fair; White; Fair-headed; Friendly; Pale bridge
Zay		Unisex	To increase
Suhana		Girl	Pleasant; Beautiful; Charming; Likeable
Brannon		Boy	Descendant of Braonán; Rain; Moisture; Drop
Talaya		Girl	Dew from heaven; Flower
Ausar		Boy	Egyptian god of the afterlife
Aeden-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Little fire
Can		Boy	Soul; Life; Darling
Taniya		Girl	Puzzle; Tangle; Confuse; Breath of life
Shaelynn		Girl	Favorable; Good
Cato-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Wise
Shylah		Girl	Daughter of the mountain
Ashe-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Ash tree; Someone who lived near an ash tree forest
Christ		Boy	The anointed; Blessed by God himself
Teddi		Boy	Rich God; God's gift
Corvin-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Boy	Raven
Zaila		Girl	Dry; Night; Dark-haired; Beauty; Might; Power
Yelena		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Moon
Chief		Boy	Chief; Leader
Verona-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	True image; Bringing victory
Yohanna		Boy	Yahweh is gracious
Vesper-Baby-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Evening star; Evening prayer
Dayson		Boy	Son of the dairyman or dairywoman; Son of Dawe; Son of David
Demonte		Boy	One who is from the mountains
Dionte		Boy	One from Zeus
Drayce		Boy	Dragon
Abagail		Girl	My father is joy; My father rejoices
Earnest		Boy	Serious; Earnest; Grave in speech or action
Zorah		Girl	Dawn; Light
Elie		Boy	Torch; Corposcant; My God is help; My God is Yahweh
Elroy		Boy	The king
Aleana-Name-Meaning,-Origins-&-5-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	Rising
Amaiah		Girl	Night rain; Cheerful; Village of Amaya
Adamari-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Calf; Girl; Heimer; Covet
Dreyson		Unisex	Manly; Masculine; Man
Adhya		Boy	First; Today; Unparalleled
Acelyn-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-Zodiac-&-More		Unisex	One born into nobility
Analisa-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Grace; Favour; My God is an oath

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