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
Mica-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-Pronunciation,-And-Popularity-Guide		Girl	Who is like God?
Faraz		Boy	Height; Elevation; Ascent
Fawaz-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Boy	A man who is a winner
Mora		Girl	Mulberry; Sea of bitterness; Rebelliousness; Wished for child; Beloved; Love; North African; Moorish
Filippo		Boy	Horse lover
Elyan		Unisex	Sun
Mehr-Name-Meaning-&-History:-Persian-Origin,-Popularity-Guide		Unisex	Love; Friendship; Kindness
Fransisco		Boy	Frenchman; Belonging to the people of the Franks; Free
Emmaus		Unisex	Hot spring
Godric-Name-Meaning:-Ultimate-Guide-To-Origin,-History-&-More		Boy	Power of God; God's rule
Neomi		Girl	Pleasantness; Beautiful sound; Honest and beautiful
Godwin		Boy	Friend of God; Good friend
Niana		Girl	Divine; Goddess
Gracin		Boy	Son of the gray-haired man; Son of the steward
Niki		Girl	Victory
Miyana		Unisex	Male; Graceful; Favored; Sea star
Nithya		Girl	Eternal; Always
Noemie-Name-Meaning,-History,-Pronunciation-&-Nicknames		Girl	Pleasantness; Good; Lovely; Wisdom
Guilherme		Boy	Will helmet; Helmet protection
Hanley		Boy	From the high meadow; Beauty; Grace
Reena		Girl	Each of the two; Torture; Joy; Singing; Molten; White jasmine; Village; Greens
Grae-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Gray-haired man
Norielle		Unisex	Graceful; Radiant; Divine
Rivkah		Girl	Join; Tie; Snare
Perl		Unisex	Pearl; a dynamic personality
Quinnlyn		Unisex	Handsome form; Descendant of Caoindealbhán
Haru		Boy	Spring season; Sunlight; Joy
Roselie-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Famous type; Rose
Hays-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Variations		Unisex	Enclosure; Fence; Descendant of Aodh; Fire
Remmie		Unisex	Oarsman; Rower
Rumaysa-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Astrology-&-More		Girl	Bold; Star
Idan-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-And-Variants		Unisex	Era
Ruqayyah-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Pronunciation		Girl	Ascent; Spell; Charm; Prophet Muhammad's female child
Iden		Unisex	Wealthy
Ridhi		Unisex	Prosperity; Success; Fortune; Abundance; Power
Safaa		Girl	Pure
Iroh		Boy	Fire; Wise; Mentor
Saida:-Baby-Name-Guide-To-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Girl	The fortunate one; Happy
Riyana		Unisex	Basil; Aroma; Watered; Luxuriant
Shaya		Girl	Gift; Yahweh is salvation; Worthy
Jaaziel		Boy	God Strengthens; God allocates
Shekinah		Girl	Dwelling; God's presence; God's manifested glory
Jaidon		Boy	Thankful; He will judge
Solveig		Girl	Woman of the house; Strength of the sun
Tamya		Girl	Date palm; Rain
Tazanna		Girl	A princess
Shaylin		Unisex	Fine; Favorable; Learned
Jasher		Boy	Upright; Righteous;
Simi		Unisex	Meditation; Listening; Hearing; Recollection
Jibran		Boy	The reward of God to his parents
Jiyaan		Boy	Near Heart; Always Happy;Life
Jaye		Unisex	Victory; Supplanter; May God protect
Yanelly-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-Trends		Girl	God is gracious
Jazper		Boy	Treasurer; Bearer of treasure
Zemora		Girl	Praised
Jd		Unisex	Happy and attractive
Ysabel		Boy	My God is an oath
Zoi		Girl	Life
Justen		Boy	Lawful, just
Zaelyn		Unisex	Dry
JJ-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Complete-Guide		Unisex	To come
Zenia-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Hospitality; Life of Zeus
Joriel		Unisex	God is my light; Lord is my light
Alitza		Girl	Joy
Alura-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-5-Adorable-Nicknames		Girl	God-like adviser; Allure
Kaveh-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-History,-Variations-&-Popularity		Boy	Royal; Ancient hero; A character in Shahnameh
Kamilo		Unisex	A youth employed in religious services
Aleenah		Unisex	Soft; Delicate
Kavir		Boy	The Sun; Fire; Bright and radiant light; Desert
Alorah		Girl	God is light; Dreamer
Aneesa		Girl	Friendly; Friend
Kano		Unisex	Masculine; Vow; Bright; Hunting range
Anaika		Girl	Grace; Unconquerable; Victory; Army; Splendor
Arilyn-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-History,-Nicknames-&-Popularity		Girl	High mountain; Exalted
Kavari:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Variations		Unisex	A braid of hair
Amaura-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Love
Asiah-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Name-Ideas		Girl	Grieved; Distressed
Ariani-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Girl	Most holy
Audrielle		Girl	Noble strength; Strength of God
Kavik-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Arctic wind or wanderer
Bahar-Name-Meaning:-Origins,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Girl	Spring; Bloom; Beauty; Youth
Khalon		Boy	Strong warrior
Bibiana		Girl	Lively; Dynamic
Kenshin-Name-Meaning:-All-You-Need-To-Know		Boy	Humble; Modest; Trust; Believe
Kimball		Boy	War chief; Leader of men; Leader of the warriors; Brave king; Royal hill; Beautiful field
Keshon		Girl	Woman who has beautiful hair
Khalan		Unisex	Strong warrior
Blessings		Unisex	Divine favor or grace
Bryelle		Unisex	God is my strong man
Ladon		Boy	Greek river God; Greek dragon or serpent; Excellence of religion
Kristoff-Name-Origin,-Meaning,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Bearing Christ; To anoint
Laquan		Boy	A quiet, shy person
Caisley		Unisex	Lively; Curious; Adventurous
Lestat		Boy	Estate; Status
Corie		Girl	Cauldron; Curly-haired; Maiden; Horn
Catalia		Unisex	A type of orchid
Courtlyn		Girl	Short nose
Cristel		Girl	Follower of Christ; Clear, colorless glass; Ice; Sparkling
Cyra		Girl	Throne; Sun; Lord
Debbie		Girl	Bee

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