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
Shade		Boy	Shade; Boundary
Rizwan		Unisex	Contentment; Satisfaction
Shneur		Boy	Two lights
Maleena-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity,-Trends,-&-More		Girl	High tower; Strong and powerful woman
Maysa		Girl	Graceful; Sparkling star
Marly		Boy	Pleasant, boundary, or marten wood; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Beloved; Tower; Of Magdala
Sinan-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Spearhead; Arrowhead
Miliani		Girl	Gentle caress
Shivaansh		Boy	A part of Lord Shiva
Ryot-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Essential-Guide-For-Parents		Unisex	Cool; Clear; Good; Thick; Great
Miral		Girl	Deer
Meliyah		Girl	Vigorous; Brave; Plumeria
Miri-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Wonderful; Beloved; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness
Stavros		Boy	Cross
Shon		Girl	God is gracious
Mishika		Girl	Love of God; A medicinal plant; Blossom; Beautiful; Fragrance; Flower
Mayrin-Baby-Name-In-2025:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	Myrrh
Serafin		Unisex	Fiery ones; The burning one
Sirus		Boy	Young; Humiliator of the enemy; Sun; Lord
Tameem		Boy	Complete; Perfect; Strong
Thien-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Trends-In-2025		Boy	Sky; Heaven
Nuha		Girl	Mind; Wisdom; Intelligence
Thierry		Boy	Ruler of the people
Nyssa		Girl	To test; Goal; Tree: New beginning
Timoteo		Boy	Honoring God
Srihan		Unisex	Handsome; Lord of wealth
Ottilie		Girl	Prosperous in battle; Riches
Misk		Unisex	Boundary; Sweet; Honey
Symere		Unisex	Powerful, confident, determined
Raisa		Girl	Rose; Hero; Period; Leader
Reba		Girl	Join; Tie; Snare
Nyari		Unisex	Unique; Happiness
Wael		Boy	Rescue; Refuge; Shelter
Rona		Girl	Rough island; Song; Joy; To survive; Powerful counselor
Tyrel		Boy	To pull
Orly		Unisex	My light; Light for me
Rehmat		Boy	Pity; Grace; Forgiveness; Mercy
Saachi		Girl	Together; Accompanying
Viransh		Boy	Courageous; Valiant; A brave part
Saffron		Girl	A yellow flower; Gold leaves
Sania		Girl	Brilliant; Splendid; Defending men
Vansh		Unisex	Descendant or lineage
Seline		Girl	Moon; Greek goddess of the moon; Heaven
Shaira		Girl	Poetess
Zadok		Boy	Right; Righteous; Just
Shayleigh-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Baby-Name-Guide		Girl	Learned; Good; Favorable
Zlatan		Boy	Gold
Zaydon		Boy	Growth; Increase; God will judge
Selin		Unisex	Flood; Torrent; Abundant flowing water
Abdulahi		Boy	God's servant
Shanell		Unisex	Channel
Adams		Boy	Son of Adam; Son of the Earth; Formed of earth; Red
Zaylan-Baby-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-In-2025		Unisex	Unique; Strong; Mysterious
Shyloh-Name-Meaning-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Tranquil; Peaceful
Zhane-Baby-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	God is gracious
Adithya		Boy	Sun God; Son of Aditi
Xitlaly		Girl	Star
Sofi		Unisex	Wisdom
Ziare		Unisex	River
Tracey		Unisex	of Thracia; War-like; Fighter
Yazmine		Boy	Jasmine flower
Aeneas		Boy	Praise
Zaidee-Name-Meaning:-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-Numerology		Girl	Lady; Princess; Noblewoman
Zivah		Girl	One who is bright; Radiant
Aldin		Boy	Old friend; Excellence of religion
Aaren		Boy	Exalted; Lofty; Inspired; High mountain; Light bringer
Adonijah		Girl	My lord is Yahweh
Aleem		Boy	Knowledge; Learned; Expert
Ailynn		Girl	Moon halo; Belonging to the moon
Aloysius		Boy	A strong and famous warrior; Famous in battle
Zamaria-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	Yahweh remembers
Zamiah:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	Exalted; Virtuous; Majestic
Zamiya-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Adorable-Nicknames		Unisex	Blooming flowers; Intelligent
Alida-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility
Aissata-Baby-Name:-Insights-Into-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Traits		Girl	Living; Alive
Anhad		Boy	The one who has no boundaries
Zoriah-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Popularity-And-More		Unisex	Goddess of the dawn
Aeron-Baby-Name-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Origin,-And-Popularity		Boy	Berries; Battle; Discord
Alizabeth-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-And-Variations		Girl	My God is an oath
Aariya		Unisex	Noble; Honorable; Arya
Asaph		Boy	Gatherer; Collector
Asriel-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Boy	God is my help; Helped by God; God is joined; Upright
Aiva		Unisex	Yew tree; Army; Warrior; Quince
Aquiles		Boy	Pain
Athanasius		Boy	Resurrection; Immortal
Avinash		Boy	Indestructible; Invincible; Cannot be conquered; Undefeatable
Annasophia-Name:-Meaning,-History,-Pronunciation-–-Guide		Girl	Grace; Favor; Wisdom
Ayrton		Boy	River Aire; Enclosure; Yard; Town
Amauri		Boy	Brave; Unceasing; Vigorous
Azeem		Boy	Protector; Defender; Great; Magnificent
Allena-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Personality-Guide		Unisex	Torch; Corposant; Moon; Tower
Anaise-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Favour; Grace; Chaste; Immaculate
Ama-Name-Meaning,-Origins-&-History:-Complete-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Child born on Saturday; Heaven; Beloved; Vigorous; Sky; God of fertility and rain; Wet nurse; Grandmother; Dark one
Areej		Girl	A fragrant smell
Bassam		Boy	Smiling; Happy
Ameria-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Brave; Vigorous
Aradhya		Boy	Worship
Berkeley		Boy	Birch clearing
Breanne-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Hill; Power; Strength
Belal		Boy	Wetting; Moistening

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