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
Elleigh		Unisex	God is my light; Light
Fareed		Boy	One who is alone and unique; Incomparable
Hadia		Girl	Leader; Guide
Gerrit-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	One who holds a spear; Brave; Hard
Giacomo		Boy	Supplanter; May God protect
Erielle-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Features-And-Trends		Unisex	Lion of God
Helene		Girl	Solar deity; Torch; Corposant; Warm; Moon
Escher		Unisex	Person from Esch or Esche
Henleigh		Girl	From the high wood land; Hen; Wild bird
Hale		Boy	Nook; Halo around the moon
Graelyn		Unisex	Grey; Lake; A person with grey hair
Homer		Boy	Pledge; Security; Hostage; A Helmet maker
Homero		Boy	Hostage
Janella		Girl	Yahweh is gracious
Huey-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Mind; Thought; Spirit
Jeslyn-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Popularity,-And-More		Girl	Yahweh is gracious; To behold; He sees
Ilianna		Girl	Torch; My God is Yahweh
Ilse		Girl	My God is an oath
Jabez		Boy	Sorrow; Borne in pain; From the dry land
Jahiem		Boy	Raised Up; Dignified
Jayanna		Girl	Gracious, Favor
Irfan		Girl	Knowledge; Awareness; Learning
Keanna		Girl	Divine; Goddess-like
Jahkai		Unisex	Gift of God
Kacee		Girl	Descendant of Cathasaigh; Vigilant ; Alert
Jakobie		Girl	May the God watch over her
Kimberlee		Girl	Royal fortress meadow; Cyndeburg's field; War chief
Jens		Boy	God is gracious
Kenadie		Boy	Armored head; Helmeted chief
Jassiah		Unisex	God supports
Liliane-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-And-Popularity		Girl	Lily; Purity; Innocence
Kacper		Boy	Treasurer
Kenzington		Girl	Knowledge; Understanding; Homestead; Settlement
Kairav		Boy	Born from the water; White lotus
Jess		Unisex	To behold; To see before; God beholds; Gift of God; God exists
Kanoa		Boy	The free one
Kayan		Boy	King; Leader; High status
Maryanne		Girl	Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished-for child; Beloved; Love; Favor; Grace
Jona		Unisex	Dove; Peace; Sign; Omen
Laikynn		Unisex	Lake; An inland body of water
Jusiah		Unisex	God heals
Mea-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Mine; Red; To bud; To sprout; Love; Tower on the north wall of Jerusalem
Megha		Girl	Cloud; Rain clouds
Mirielle-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Bright sea
Lillee-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Lily; Purity
Nelle		Girl	Torch; Corposant; Shining one; God is my judge
Mayleen-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Good mother; Beloved; Love; Torch; Moon
Lilo-Name-Meaning,-Origin-and-Popularity:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Generous one; God is my oath; Man; Army
Malaiyah		Unisex	Mountain beauty
Kaylor-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-Parents		Unisex	Charcoal burner; Charcoal seller
Macsen-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	The greatest one
Rani-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Variations,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Queen; She is singing; Joyous song
Malick		Boy	A variant of the name Malik; God; The King; Above all earthy rulers
Klyde		Unisex	River Clyde
Mansour		Boy	Triumphant; Victorious
Rima-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	White antelope; Advantage; Flax; To calm down; To quieten; Beloved; Goddess Durga
Martell		Boy	Mallet; Hammer
Nidhi-Name-Meaning-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Treasury; Reservoir; Storehouse
Koy		Unisex	Quiet; Shy
Olivianna		Girl	Olive; Olive tree
Safiyah		Girl	Pure
Matthieu		Boy	God's gift
Sayuri		Girl	Small lily
Lavern		Unisex	Of spring; Alder tree
Liem		Unisex	My mother; I have mother
Suraya		Girl	Star cluster; The Pleiades
Mitchel		Boy	Who is like God?; Big; Large
Tiaraoluwa		Girl	From the body of God
Vanesa		Girl	Butterfly; Goddess Phanessa; Venus, the Goddess of love
Nason		Boy	Person from from Nailstone
Natnael		Boy	God-given skills
Retal		Unisex	Confrontational; Vengeful
Mase-Baby-Name-Explained:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Between; Rapids; Current; Genuine
Niccolo		Boy	The multitude of winning
Osbaldo-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	Mighty God
Md		Unisex	Nonexistent; Nothing; Ink; Parrot
Wynonna		Girl	First-born daughter
Yanely		Boy	God is gracious
Pace		Boy	Peace; Peacemaker
Tasnim		Unisex	The fountain of paradise
Moxon		Unisex	Son of Magge
Parsa		Boy	A pious and chaste individual
Tayah		Unisex	Bond; Bandage
Allura		Girl	Alluring; To entice; To attract
Ameliana		Girl	Hope; My God has answered
Osiah		Boy	God is salvation
Rafi		Boy	God heals; Noble; High; Sublime
Ailin		Boy	Of the moon; Moon halo; Cheerful; Precious
Rexford		Boy	King's ford; King's crossing
Zahira		Unisex	Helper; Supporter; Shining; Brilliant; Radiant; To shine
Anastasiya		Girl	Resurrection
Rhen-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Variations		Boy	A ridge; Edge of a field
Zelena		Unisex	Green; Peppermint spirit
Rhydian-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Boy	Red; Crossing
Zooey		Unisex	Life; Yahweh remembers
Anushka-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Nicknames:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Ray of light; Grace; Favour
Rock		Boy	Crow; Rook; Rest; Rough
Rondell		Boy	To go around in a circle
Alix		Girl	Nobleness; Nobility
Saharsh		Boy	Happy; Joyful

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