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
Lucienne		Girl	Illumination; Glow
Kaleyah		Unisex	Pure; Clean; Boomerang; Graceful; Beautiful
Lynnea		Girl	Twinflower; Linden tree; Lime tree
Kc		Unisex	Vigilant; Alert; Vigorous
Madelaine-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	One who is from the tower; Of Magdala
Laksh		Boy	Aim; Goal; Observe; Target; Sign; Mark; Quality; Goal
Kemar		Unisex	Wealthy one
Lando		Boy	Land; Lance
Maila		Girl	Strength in battle
Marci-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-Trends		Girl	Male; Of Mars; Warlike; Roman God Mars
Khi-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	A large tree; Fine; Best
Lebron		Boy	Hare; Brown-haired one
Kilani-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Popularity-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Royal; Heavenly
Kimi		Girl	Righteous; Secret; Raised by Yahweh; Lord; Prince
Kinan		Unisex	Cover; Wrap; Veil
Merryn		Girl	Seaborn
Monika		Girl	Advise; Unique; Single
Leyland		Boy	Fallow land; Woodland
Mailani		Girl	A gift from the heavens; A gift from God
Lucus		Boy	Light; To shine; From Lucania; Sacred grove
Mads		Boy	A gift of God
Nadeen		Girl	Hope; Essential; Delicate; Showerer of blessings
Lashawn		Unisex	God is gracious
Naevia-Name-Meaning:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More-Insights		Girl	Mole on the body
Maikel		Boy	Who is like God
Maevyn:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Intoxicating; Connoisseur
Layke-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-And-Popularity		Unisex	Lake-like; Body of water
Nataliya		Girl	Christmas day
Markos		Boy	Mars; The god of war; Warlike; Male
Meylin		Girl	Faint; Brewer or seller of mead
Leiland		Unisex	Fallow land
Nusaybah		Girl	One with a good lineage; Nurturing
Oliviana-Name-Meaning,-Popularity,-&-Complete-Guide-for-2025		Girl	Olive; Olive tree; Gracious olive tree
Monserrath		Girl	Jagged mountain
Matai		Boy	Gift of God
Maylie		Unisex	Gracious; Dear; Soldier; Wildflower
Rainy		Girl	Heavy rains; Queen; Advice; Counsel
Mattia		Boy	God's gift
Mahkai		Boy	Medicine man; Healer
Maysen		Boy	Stone worker
Mert		Boy	Manly or man; Brave
Mills		Boy	From near the mills; Miller; Brave; Gentle strength
Makbel-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-and-Popularity		Unisex	Hope
Sari		Girl	Princess; Noblewoman; Essence
Naveed-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Complete-Guide		Boy	Good news; Good tidings
Seanna		Girl	God is gracious
Rozalyn		Girl	Flexible horse; Tender horse; Beautiful rose
Mathayus:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Gift of God
September-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	A month in a year
Sabrin		Boy	Welsh name of the river Severn
Nakia-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Pure
Matix		Unisex	Good; Fortunate
Osborne		Boy	The warrior of God's army; The spiritual bear
Shana		Girl	Beautiful; Lily; Rose
Oswin		Boy	God's friend
Shelly		Girl	Meadow's edge; Mine
Sarayu		Boy	Wind; Air
Sicily		Girl	From Sicily
Railey		Unisex	Red clearing; Roe deer clearing
Soha		Girl	Forgotten; Overlooked; Young star; Hidden star of a constellation
Micha-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-History,-And-What-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Who is like God?
Ozan		Boy	A bard
Taina		Girl	Fairy queen; Secret; Mystery
Noctis		Boy	Night
Tatyana		Girl	Fairy queen
Pinchus		Boy	Dark
Tehilla		Girl	Songs of God's glory
Platon		Boy	A broad-shouldered person
Ra		Boy	Sun; Day
Oaklin		Unisex	Oak clearing
Otoniel		Boy	Lion of God; Strength of God
Ousman		Boy	Baby bustard; Wise; Dragon cub
Ramone		Boy	Protected by the counsel; Counsel protection
Vaishnavi-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Belonging to Vishnu; All-pervasive
Rashaun		Boy	God is gracious
Saryah		Unisex	Princess of the Lord
Reeve		Boy	Sheriff; Prefect; Local official
Ousmane		Unisex	Baby bustard; Wise; Dragon cub; Powerful
Rithvik		Boy	Priest; Saint; Desire; One destined to become a priest; Seasonal sacrificer
Rooney		Boy	Descendant of Ruanadh; Champion
Payne		Girl	Rustic villager; From the country; Pagan
Adalena-Essential-Guide:-Meaning,-History,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility
Rui		Boy	Famous ruler; Fortress; Kind; Sympathy; Flow
Adanna		Girl	Eldest daughter of father
Viana		Girl	Alive; Lively; Favor; Grace; Violet
Aeryn		Girl	Ireland
Sachin-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	True; Real
Rayansh		Boy	A part of the sun; Ray of light
Ajla-Name-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Origin,-Pronunciation-&-Trends		Girl	Halo; Circle of light; Moonlight; Holy; Blessed
Sahas-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-Pronunciation,-&-Popularity		Boy	Bravery; Adventure
Tinleigh		Unisex	One who lives at a point near a clearing or woodland
Aline		Girl	Noble; Nobility; Light
Sammie		Boy	God has heard; Name of God; Flower
Ryaan-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Little king
Shraga		Boy	Candle; Light
Sid-Baby-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Wide island; One who has accomplished a goal; Of Sidon, Truthful; Like a star
Slayde		Boy	From the valley
Akasha		Boy	Open sky; Ether
Weslie		Unisex	West meadow
Slayton		Boy	From the valley farm; From the valley settlement

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