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
Masa		Boy	Elegant; Graceful; Prosperous; True
Maylene-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Popularity,-Numerology-And-More		Girl	The fifth month; The month of May
Rocket		Girl	Rocket; A bobbin; A distaff; A spinning wheel
Syon		Boy	Followed by good luck
Savon		Unisex	Soap maker
Shivaan		Unisex	Divine; Lord Shiva
Tiernan-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Little lord
Naija		Girl	A person from Nigeria; The daughter of wisdom; Successful; A beautiful rose
Meelah		Unisex	Gracious; Dear
Tito		Boy	Title of honor
Soul		Unisex	The spiritual part of existence; Belonging to the sea; Soul
Takari		Unisex	High; Profit; Benefit; Advantage; Tall; Advantage
Nayah		Unisex	Good mother; Purpose; Aim
Penina		Girl	One who resembles pearl
Nitya-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-More:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Unisex	One who is forever; Eternal
Quetzalli		Girl	Precious thing; A feather
Tigran		Unisex	Fighting with arrows; Pointed; Slender
Torrance		Unisex	Hillock; Mound
Trust		Unisex	Strength; One in which confidence is placed
Yan		Boy	God is gracious; Beautiful; Gorgeous; Cliffs; Rocks
Walid		Boy	Newborn
Woodson		Boy	From the houses in the woods; Descendant of a woodcutter
Renlee		Unisex	Unique and modern
Saori		Girl	Sand; Already; Weaving; Silk
Xane		Unisex	God is gracious
Rhylie		Unisex	Energetic and free-spirited
Serah-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-2025-Complete-Guide		Girl	Abundance
Yaziel		Unisex	Whom God made
Zamar		Boy	To praise God with music
Siham		Girl	Arrows; Darts
Yossi		Unisex	He will add
Zaccai-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-History,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Boy	Pure and just
Zahmir-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Your-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Nightingale; Song; Heart; Mind; Good voice; Conscience
Aadhav-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Pronunciation		Boy	Ruler; One who stirs up or agitates
Skylan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Nicknames:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Cloud; Scholar
Zair		Boy	Light; Brilliance; Shining
Soliana		Unisex	Sunshine
Stassi-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Parents		Girl	Resurrection; Fruitful
Zaviyar		Boy	Visitor; Pilgrim; The new house
Tomi		Unisex	Twin; Wealth; Abundance; Capital; Beautiful
Amr-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Pronunciation,-History-&-More		Boy	To live long; To thrive
Aadhvik		Boy	Unique; Divine; Spiritual
Anav		Boy	Humble; Kind
Vale-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Nicknames:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Wide river valley
Yemaya-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Mother of fish; Goddess of the Ogun river
Arnoldo		Boy	Eagle ruler
Artemio-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Guide		Boy	Safe; Butcher
Zyanya		Girl	Forever; Always
Abriel-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Unisex	God is my strength; Exalted father
Zunairah-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Moonlight; Shine of the moon
Amais		Unisex	Beloved; Cherished
Aarushi		Girl	First ray of sun; Dawn
Azan		Boy	A call for prayer
Abriana		Girl	Elf ruler or king; Powerful elf; Might; Mother of many; High; Exalted; Noble
Zyah		Unisex	Glow; Splendor; Light
Aina		Girl	Always; The only one; Grace; Favor; Scene; Sight; Mirror; Difficult birth; Elegant love; Chaste
Ahri		Unisex	Luxurious; Wise; Holy
Axiel-Baby-Name-Guide:-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Unique; Powerful; Mysterious
Captain		Boy	Leader or head
Azarias		Boy	God has helped
Allure		Girl	To entice; Charm; Appeal
Berl		Unisex	Strong, brave, or bright
Alexus-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-Variants-&-More		Boy	Defender; Helper; Protector
Alinah:-Pronunciation,-Meaning,-Popularity---Complete-Guide		Unisex	Delicate; Soft; Pliable
Amberlyn		Girl	A jewel; Amber; Orange-yellow lake
Braylyn		Unisex	Hill lake; Primrose flower
Cloud-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	A condensed form of water vapor present in the atmosphere; Famous ruler; Famous wolf
Anniyah		Girl	A caring and loving individual
Conall-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variations		Boy	Hound ruler; Wolf ruler
Audri		Girl	Noble strength
Alva		Unisex	His Highness; Fairy; Elf
Conlan		Boy	Hero; Valor; Strong wolf
Caston		Boy	Catt's farmstead or settlement
Christiano		Boy	Follower of Christ
Corbett		Boy	Raven; Little crow
Azucena		Girl	Madonna lily; Pure
Dartagnan		Boy	From Artagnan
Awa		Girl	To live; To breathe; River; Mercy; Millet
Bentleigh		Girl	Meadow of grass; Woodland clearing; Bent Grass
Davante		Boy	Defender; Beloved; River; To fight for justice
Davy		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Damario		Boy	Male
Dawit		Boy	Beloved; Uncle
Britta-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Exalted one; Mighty; Help; Strong
Berlyn		Boy	Son of Berl
Demetrio		Boy	Earth lover; Earth mother
Calypso		Girl	One who conceals
Citlalli		Girl	Star
Dena		Girl	Delicate; Judged; Valley; Divine
Dondre		Boy	Manly; Masculine
Dorien		Boy	Gift of God; From Doris
Derik		Boy	Ruler of the people; Peaceful ruler
Deric		Unisex	Ruler of the people; Peaceful ruler
Ellieana-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Girl	Sun; Favor or grace; God is my light
Daya		Girl	Compassion; Mercy; Bird of prey
Ehan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Boy	Full moon; Something expected
Dezirae		Unisex	Desired
Elayah-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	My God is Yahweh
Ginny		Girl	Virgin; Maiden; White; Blessed; Juniper
Errol		Boy	Warrior; Nobleman

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