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
Asra		Girl	Travel at night; Pure; Noble
Kailor		Unisex	Charcoal burner; Charcoal seller; Little warrior
Kennan		Boy	Ancient; White; Little Ken; The clear water
Kais		Unisex	Measurement; Learned; Steadfast
Kesler		Boy	One who is a coppersmith by profession
Kaiyan		Unisex	King; Foundation; Earth
Kevyn		Boy	Handsome by birth; Gentle; Lovable; Fair; Peace
Auburn		Girl	Reddish-brown; Golden; Fair; Blonde
Azelia-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Trends-&-More		Girl	Flower; Freedom from jealousy; Yahweh has reserved; Little farm
Ayeza		Unisex	Moon; Gold; Visitor; Returning
Azula		Girl	Blue
Aza		Girl	Powerful; One who provides comfort; Satisfaction
Kelley-Name-Meaning:-Explore-Irish-Roots-And-Popularity-Trends		Boy	Warrior; Bright-headed; Born on a farm; Son of Ceallach
Azarah		Unisex	Fire
Bintou		Girl	Daughter; Girl
Brynne		Boy	Mound; Hill
Kwabena-Name-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Born on a Tuesday
Ciera		Girl	Mountain range; Dark-haired one; Black
Ky:-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Variations,-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Strait; Boomerang; Fire
Khyan		Unisex	A king in ancient Egypt
Cinthia		Girl	Woman from Cynthus; Greek moon Goddess
Lamarr		Boy	Of the sea; Pool
Daizy		Girl	Day's eye
Kiansh		Unisex	Unique and vibrant
Lavonte		Boy	Rising
Kj		Unisex	Abbreviation of first and middle names; J usually stands for Junior
Darielle		Girl	One from Airelle in France; Possessing goodness
Leandre		Boy	Lion man
Klein-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-History-&-More		Unisex	Small; Little
Daysha		Girl	Already
Lliam		Boy	Resolute Protection; Helmet of will
Demiyah:-Complete-Name-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Popularity		Girl	Good mother; Dame; Foster mother
Lochlyn-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Boy	Land of the lakes; Viking; Scandinavian
Doreen		Girl	Gift of God; Blessed; Brooding
Lukasz		Boy	Illumination; Light
Diala-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Unisex	Clever; Intelligent
Elenor		Girl	Oaktree; Torch; Light; Beautiful orchid
Elaya		Unisex	Exalted; Sublime; Dwelling; Yahweh is my God
Ellana		Unisex	Torch; Oak tree; Handsome
Lexton		Unisex	Town of words
Embree-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Ember; Smoldering fire
Eshal		Girl	Flower in the Heaven; Purity
Maximino		Boy	Greatest; Supreme; Maximum; Eldest
Mehdi-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origins-And-Variations		Boy	The guided one
Meliodas		Boy	The name of Tristan's father in medieval French literature.
Gypsy		Boy	Nomad; Bohemian traveler
Fanta		Unisex	To abstain; One who weans an infant
Hannia		Girl	Happy; Delighted; A child who brings happiness; One who lives a happy and peaceful life
Menashe		Boy	Reason to forget; Cause for forgetfulness
Magic		Unisex	A supernatural power; An illusion
Malikye		Unisex	My messenger; My angel
Irena		Girl	Peace
Miron-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Sweet oil; Perfume; Mount Meron
Mostafa		Boy	The one chosen among all
Henslee		Unisex	Strong; Warrior; Courageous
Master-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History-&-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Leader; Teacher
Mousa		Boy	Drawn from the water; Son; Deliver
Ivyana:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Climbing plant with yellow flowers; Favor; Grace
Jameelah		Girl	A chaste woman
Janel		Girl	God is merciful; God is gracious
Jasmina-Name-Origin-And-Meaning:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Jasmine flower
Naji		Boy	To survive; Survivor; Intimate or close friend; Saved
Muaz		Boy	Protected; Guarded; The one who will lead the scholars into Paradise
Nazar-Name-Meaning,-History-&-Variations:-Complete-Guide		Boy	From Nazareth; Vision; To look
Merek		Unisex	Strong ruler
Kaija-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Pronunciation:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Pure; Life
Murtaza		Boy	Attainer of the pleasure of God; Chosen one
Neville-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	New town; Saint
Nikolaj		Boy	Victory; The victor among all
Karmella		Girl	Garden
Kasia		Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Osias		Boy	Salvation; God saves
Owais		Boy	A wolf
Kathalina-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Each of the two; Pure
Khushi:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	Happiness; Joy; Pleasure; Delight
Quillan		Boy	Cub; Son of Hugelin; Soul; Mind; Intellect
Kimberley-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Origin,-History-&-Facts		Girl	Woodland clearing of the royal fortress
Kierstyn		Girl	Follower of Christ; A christian
Pasha-Name-Meaning:-Your-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-And-History		Girl	Small; Humble; Chief
Kaylan		Unisex	Keeper of the keys; Pure; Girl
Kayle-Name:-A-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	Merry; Man; Companion
Lareina		Girl	Queen
Roark		Boy	Red hero; Red champion
Pacey		Unisex	Of Easter
Rosario-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Rosary; Our lady of the rosary
Lexus-Name:-Origin,-Meaning-&-History-|-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Helper; Defender
Rowe-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Red; Fame; Land; Brave; Rose
Layanna		Girl	Residence; Merger; Resthouse; Ray of the sun; Lives by the lane; Glowing; Beautiful; Shining
Paxson		Unisex	Son of peace; From Paxton
Ryman		Boy	A merchant or dealer of rye
Laylanie		Girl	Heavenly flower or garland; Royal child
Livvy		Girl	Olive
Krislyn-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Nicknames		Unisex	A follower of Christ; Christian; Lake
Rael		Boy	Ewe
Maebry		Girl	Mud hill
Sartaj		Boy	Head; Crown; Leader; Chief
Lilya-Name-Meaning:-Expert-Guide-To-Origins,-Popularity-&-More		Girl	Pure; Lily flower
Raiyan		Unisex	Watered; Luxuriant; Heaven's gate
Sarthak		Boy	Significant; Meaningful; Having its importance
Rawlings-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Unisex	Fame; Wolf

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