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
Ivonne:-Complete-Guide-To-Meaning,-History-&-Variations		Girl	Young archer; Yew
Israa-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	To travel at night
Iyonna		Girl	Favor; Grace
Kasim		Boy	One who distributes; One who shares goods among his people
Israella		Unisex	God contends
Jaynie		Girl	God is gracious
Kedrick		Boy	Splendor is given
Jenessa		Girl	White phantom
Karlin		Unisex	Man; Army
Jill		Girl	Child of the gods; Youthful; Common street jade
Jayonna		Girl	Unique; Elegant; Strong
Kerim		Boy	Generous; Noble; Dignified; Dignity; Excellent
Juliann		Girl	Downy-bearded; Devoted to Jove; Youthful; Juvenile
Jumana		Girl	Rarest pearl
Jeannie		Unisex	God is gracious
Kenner		Boy	Energetic; Determined; Leader
Kayler		Unisex	Charcoal seller; Charcoal burner
Kamelia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-A-Complete-Guide		Girl	Shurb
Kitt		Boy	Bearer of the Christ; Each of the two; Pure
Khalel		Boy	Friend
Kelso-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Chalk ridge; Chalky landing place
Kosta		Boy	Steadfast; Constant
Katerin		Girl	Torture
Kathia		Girl	Pure; Natural
Karaline		Girl	Free woman; Army
Kayanna		Girl	Beautiful vegetable or greens
Kitai		Unisex	Hope; North; Train; Obtain; Recover; Find
Kamry-Baby-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-More		Unisex	Crooked nose
Koran		Boy	Spear
Lleyton-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Boy	Town with a leek garden
Maahir-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	A skilled person; Someone who is an expert
Keelyn		Girl	Slender; Fair
Maalik		Boy	Person who possesses or owns; A master
Malachy		Boy	My angel; Disciple of Saint Máedóc; Second
Marcial		Boy	Dedicated to Mars; Roman God of war
Kristi-Name-Meaning:-Everything-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	Christian; Follower of the Christ; Anointed
Khyla		Girl	Narrows; Channel; Strait
Lanna		Girl	Mountain mist; Graceful; Elegant; Precious; Awakening
Marsel		Boy	Male
Kilynn-Name-Origin-&-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Slender; White; Blessed
Meer		Boy	Mayor; Leader; Elite; King; Chief
Lianne-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Youthfulness; Dedication to Jupiter; Climbing vine
Leasia		Girl	Nobleness
Mirza		Boy	A nobleman with a high rank; A respected person; Prince; Commander
Lissette-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Girl	My God is an oath
Marvelous		Unisex	Causing great wonder; Extraordinary
Marz		Unisex	March
Lorene-Name-Meaning-Guide:-Origin,-History-&-Popularity		Girl	From Laurentum; Laurel
Lilyth		Girl	Of the night
Naasir		Boy	A person who assists and takes care of others
Lujain		Girl	Silver
Nadeem		Boy	Drinking companion; Confidant; Friend; Close companion
Navid		Boy	Good news; Reward; Judgment
Nechemia		Boy	Comforted by God
Margie-Name-Meaning,-History,-Variants:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Pearl
Madani		Boy	City dweller; Civilian; Citizen
Nihaal		Boy	Satisfied; Comfortable; Cheerful; Drink
Nikos		Boy	Victory of the people
Meryl		Girl	Bright sea
Nickolai		Boy	Victory of the people
Oran		Boy	Tan; Little green one; Singing in light
Myia-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History-in-2025:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Fly; Emerald
Maizee-Name-Guide-With-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Numerology		Unisex	Unique; Adventurous; Free-spirited
Prem		Boy	One who gives love and affection to others
Nahia-Baby-Name:-Pronunciation,-Popularity-&-Key-Insights		Girl	Desire; Wish; Aspiration
Priyansh		Boy	The dearest part; Part of one's beloved
Najah-Name:-Expert-Guide-To-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-More		Girl	Success; Victory; Triumph; Relief; Simplicity; Ease; Clarity
Phelix		Boy	Lucky; Fortunate; Successful
Nelli		Girl	Sunray; Shining light; Torch; Corposant; Moon
Rai		Boy	Trust; Lightning; Thunder; King
Rand		Boy	Shield rim; Wolf; Beach
Nikole		Girl	Victory of the people
Orien		Unisex	Rising son; Of the Orient; East
Nymeria		Girl	Warrior princess or warrior queen
Nyree		Girl	Wetland; Flaxen
Oliva		Girl	Olive; Ancestor's descendant; Aware; All cautious
Rhone-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Habitational name for someone from Ronne; Raven; Someone who lives near a swamp
Psalm-Name-Meaning:-Complete-Guide-To-Origin-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	A sacred song or hymn; A song sung to the harp
Neyla		Unisex	Gracious; Successful one; Attainer; Achiever
Reis		Boy	Leader; Chief; King; Kingdom; Empire
Ronit		Boy	Grace; Prosperity; Song; Joy; Red
Pranavi		Girl	Phonic sound for sacred syllable Om
Orli		Boy	Light for me
Reo		Unisex	River; Stream; Beautiful cherry blossom
Rahel		Girl	Ewe
Riven		Unisex	To tear something into pieces
Rollins		Unisex	Famous land; Renowned land
Rhian		Girl	Maiden; Young woman
Ryson		Boy	Mounted warrior; Messenger; Firebrand
Shadrach		Boy	Command of Aku, the Babylonian god of the moon
Rosaria		Girl	Our lady of the rosary; Rosary
Sabino		Girl	A Sabine
Shem		Boy	Name; Renown
Shilo		Boy	His gift; Tranquil
Samanta		Girl	Name of God; Flower
Raelin-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity-&-Unique-Nicknames		Unisex	Beauty of the Gods; Song of the Gods
Shuaib		Boy	Midianite prophet in Quran; Abundance
Samina		Girl	Valuable; Precious; Priceless
Suraj		Boy	Sun
Seraphine		Girl	Order of fiery angels; Burning ones

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