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
Lynnette		Girl	Image; Idol; Lake
Haygen		Boy	A surname and Variant of name Hagan; Strong defender
Godson		Boy	God's son
Lanaya		Girl	Special; Wonderful
Maddalyn		Girl	Girl from a tower
Fennec		Unisex	Fox
Maddy		Girl	Of Magdala
Haytham		Boy	Young eagle
Larkyn		Unisex	From Laurentum; Of Lorcan; Little fierce one; Songbird
Layani-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Prosperous; Soft; Gentle
Gemini		Unisex	Twins; Name of the third sign of the zodiac
Howie		Boy	Brave heart; High guardian
Huy		Boy	Glorious; Radiant as sunlight
Maisha		Girl	Life; Dance; Sand
Hyde		Boy	A unit of land; Open cultivated land; Moor
Margeaux		Girl	Pearl
Henok-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-Popularity:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Dedicated
Maela		Unisex	Prince; Chieftain; Lord
Grizzly		Unisex	Grey-haired
Matea-Name-Meaning:-Origin,-History,-And-Key-Insights		Girl	God's gift
Heru-Name:-Guide-To-Origin,-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-More		Girl	The distant one
Maely		Boy	Prince; Chieftain; Lord
Maeli-Baby-Name:-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Meaning-&-Popularity		Unisex	Prince; Chieftain; Lord
Maiyah		Unisex	Water; Illusion; Dame
Minka		Girl	A strong person; Strong-willed; Will helmet; Desire to protect; Power; Strength
Ilyan		Boy	My God is Yahu
Nadira		Girl	Rare; Scarce; Precious
Jag		Boy	To pack; Peddler; World; Universe
Hutchinson		Unisex	Son of Huchin or Huchon
Isadore		Girl	Gift of Isis
Meili		Unisex	Beautiful; Gracious; Kinsman
Nasya-Baby-Name:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-For-2025		Girl	Immortal; Miracle of Yahweh
Meyah		Unisex	Unique, exotic, and feminine
Ihsan		Unisex	Charity; Kindness
Nayana		Girl	Eyes; Winner
Jarel		Boy	Strong; Open-minded; Spear-ruler
Jacolby		Boy	Son of Jacob; Supplanter; Holder of the heel; Coal town; Dark town
Miroslava		Boy	Grandfather
Jarron		Boy	To sing; To shout
Noni		Girl	Ninth
Jasim		Boy	Strong; Great; Famous
Nandi		Boy	Joy; Delight; Happiness; Contentment; Sweet
Naleah-Name-Profile:-Pronunciation,-Popularity,-And-More		Unisex	One who avoids troubles
Jayron		Boy	Refers to the person who is expert in singing
Pari-Baby-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Nicknames-&-More		Girl	Fairy; Angel; Circumambulate
Jayston		Boy	The son of Jason
Quinlee		Girl	Woman of wisdom
Jesaiah		Boy	Yahweh is salvation
Nevayah		Unisex	Heaven
Jahziah-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-Pronunciation-&-More		Unisex	God's vision
Reanna-Baby-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Great queen
Noriah		Unisex	Light
Reia		Girl	To flow; Ground; Lonely, calm; Solitary, Peaceful
Joesph		Boy	God will increase; He will add
Rinoa		Girl	Queen; Sun-star; Radiant; Luminous
Quinlyn		Unisex	Handsome form; Handsome image
Jasiyah		Boy	The 45th Surah of the Qiirayi
Julyan		Boy	Down-bearded youth
Jaxel-Name-Guide:-Pronunciation-And-Popularity-Explained		Unisex	Unique; Modern
Samora-Name-Pronunciation,-Meaning-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Battle; War; Accompanied by God; Under God's rule
Renn		Unisex	Reborn; Waterlily; Pond flower
Kalman		Boy	Remainder; Dove; Beautiful name
Johny		Girl	One who is a delight, rejoice; One who creates happiness
Kanin-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Little ancient one; Rabbit; The one who is to be seen
Ryelle-Baby-Name-Meaning,-Popularity-And-Complete-Guide-2025		Unisex	Royal
Svetlana		Girl	Light; World
Scottlynn		Unisex	Land of the Scots; Gaelic speaker
Tamsin		Girl	Twin
Seleste		Unisex	Heavenly; Celestial
Keeton		Boy	A place of hawks; River town; River enclosure; Ceg's farm
Siona		Unisex	A Jewish homeland; Heaven
Taylah-Name-Meaning:-Guide-To-Origin,-Variants-&-Popularity		Girl	To cut
Thais		Girl	Bandage; Love; The bond
Kaikoa		Unisex	Sea warrior or fighter
Kainalu		Unisex	Sea wave; Ocean that billows
Kesean		Boy	God is gracious
Tana		Unisex	Thought; Land; Dream; Chameleon; Calf; Sweetheart
Keyaan		Boy	Essence; Being; King; Leader; High status
Temple		Unisex	A place of worship; One who was associated with the Knights Templar
Kier		Boy	Little dark one; Dark-skinned; Dusky; Thicket or marsh; Key-maker or locksmith
Kartel		Unisex	A written agreement between belligerent nations; Poster; Card
Kincaid-Name-Complete-Guide:-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity		Boy	Top pass; Head of the battle; From the lands of Kincaid in Stirlingshire
Kawai		Unisex	The water; Coming from water; Flower; Love
Tsion-Name-Meaning-&-Origin:-Complete-Guide		Unisex	From the name of a citadel in Jerusalem
Tuesday		Unisex	Day of the week named after the Norse God of war, Tyr
Kaydyn		Unisex	Strength; Loyalty; Spirit of battle
Koji		Boy	Prosperous; Happiness; Fortune
Tylah		Unisex	Tiler of roofs
Keahi		Unisex	Fire; Flames
Tylynn		Unisex	Lake; Waterfall
Keilen-Baby-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Wedge; Pile
Yarah-Name-Meaning:-A-Guide-To-Origins,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Honeycomb; Honeysuckle; Small butterfly; Water lady; Strong
Vidalia		Unisex	Wonderful life
Koehn-Name:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity-Guide		Boy	Daring and experienced counsel
Vy		Unisex	Fern
Yajaira		Boy	Precious; Beloved; Dignified; Princess; Jewel; Clear as day
Law		Boy	From Laurentum
Khye		Unisex	God; Foolish boy; Moon; Ocean
Zeinab		Girl	Beautiful; Life of Zeus
Kratos-Name-Meaning,-Origin,-And-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Boy	Strength, power, authority

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