Top girl Names For 2020

Discover the best suited name for your little princess.

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Last Updated on Oct 3, 2024

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Parents often choose names for girls that are meaningful and elegant. Popular girl names of 2020 are inspired by nature, celestial bodies, or cultural diversity. Some of these names have stood the test of time and have been the top favorites of parents for decades, while some are slowly making their way up in the popularity charts. These names come from different languages and cultures, making this list versatile and diverse.

Nature lovers preferred chart-topping names like Olivia (olive tree), Hazel (the hazel tree), and Lily (beautiful white flower) that remind them of the beauty of the natural world. Parents also showered love on spiritual names such as Ellie (God is my light), Bella (gift of God), and Eliana (God has answered). Short names like Luna (moon), Mila (miracles), and Aria (melody) also rose in popularity as parents were attracted to their simplicity and sweet sound. The list below features more beautiful names that were popular in 2020. Compiled by the SSA (1), it offers a variety of options to help you find the perfect name for your precious princess.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Olivia		Girl	Peace; Olive tree
Emma		Girl	Whole; Universal
Ava		Girl	Desire; Life; Bird-like; Voice; Sound
Sophia		Girl	She who possesses great knowledge and wisdom
Isabella		Girl	God is my oath
Charlotte		Girl	Free person; Petite
Amelia		Girl	Hard working; Industrious
Mia		Girl	Mine; Dear; Darling; Wished-for child; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Rebelliousness
Abigail		Girl	My father is joy; Cause of joy
Emily		Girl	To strive; To excel; Hardworking; Rival
Ella		Girl	Beautiful; Goddess; Other
Elizabeth		Girl	My God is an oath
Camila		Girl	Religious attendant; Priest's helper
Luna		Girl	Moon
Sofia		Girl	Wisdom
Mila		Girl	Gracious; Dear; Soldier; Miracles
Aria		Girl	Song; Air; Melody
Scarlett		Girl	The color scarlet; Bright red; A person who sold or made clothes made of scarlet
Penelope		Girl	Weaver; Duck
Layla		Girl	Night; Dark
Chloe		Girl	Fresh blooming; Ripe green shoot; Yellow
Victoria		Girl	Victory; Roman goddess of victory
Eleanor		Girl	The other Aenor; Shining light; Riches; Fame
Grace		Girl	Goodness; Generosity
Nora		Girl	Light; Bright; Honor; Dignity; Victorious
Zoey		Girl	Eternal Life; Life; To breathe; Alive; To live
Hannah		Girl	Grace; Favor; God has favored me
Hazel		Girl	The hazel tree
Lily		Girl	Name of a flower; Purity; Innocence
Ellie		Girl	God is my light; My God is an oath; Torch
Violet		Girl	Purple; Purple flower
Lillian		Girl	My god is an oath; Lily flower; Purity
Zoe		Girl	Life
Aurora		Girl	Dawn
Stella		Unisex	Star; Pillar
Natalie		Girl	Birthday; Birthday of the God; Christmas; Festival of the nativity
Everly		Girl	Boar meadow; Boar clearing
Leah		Girl	Weary; Tired; Cow
Emilia		Girl	Rival; Laborious; Eager
Willow		Girl	Willow tree; Freedom
Lucy		Girl	Light
Audrey		Girl	Noble strength
Bella		Girl	Beautiful; God is my oath
Claire		Girl	Clear; Bright; Famous
Isla		Girl	Island
Elena		Girl	Torch; Shining light
Caroline		Girl	Man; Independent woman
Eliana		Girl	God has given the answer; Sun
Anna		Boy	Grace; Favor
Maya		Girl	Illusion; Magic; Sea of bitterness; Beloved; Good mother; Dame
Valentina		Girl	Strong; Vigourous; Healthy
Ruby		Girl	A precious red jewel; Red gemstone
Ivy		Girl	Climber plant; Fig
Ariana		Girl	Most holy; Golden life; Noble; Aryan
Aaliyah		Girl	Ascending; Highborn; Exalted; Sublime; Lofty
Cora		Girl	Maiden; Girl; Daughter
Madelyn		Girl	Of Magdala; Tower
Angel		Boy	A messenger
Alice		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility
Gabriella		Unisex	God is my strength
Hailey		Girl	Meadow of hay; Hay clearing
Allison		Girl	Of noble birth; Nobility
Gianna		Girl	God is gracious
Samantha		Girl	Name of God; Flower
Sarah		Girl	Princess; Noblewoman
Autumn		Girl	Name of the season Autumn; Fall
Sophie		Girl	She who is wise
Eva		Girl	To breathe; To live; Mother of life; Full of life
Sadie		Girl	Princess; Noblewoman
Delilah		Girl	Delicate
Josephine		Girl	God shall grow; Jehovah increases
Nevaeh		Girl	Heaven
Adeline		Girl	Noble; Kind; Nobility
Lydia		Girl	Woman from Lydia
Clara		Girl	Bright; Clear
Madeline		Girl	Of Magdala; High Tower
Julia		Girl	Downy-bearded; Youthful; Descended from Jove or Jupiter; Supreme God; God's peace for the weary
Brielle		Girl	God is my strength
Natalia		Girl	Christmas day; Born on Christmas day; Of or concerning birth
Athena		Girl	Of Athens; Wise; Goddess of war and wisdom
Everleigh		Girl	Boar meadow; Boar clearing
Liliana		Girl	Lily; Purity; Innocence
Melanie		Girl	Black; Dark; Dark-skinned
Raelynn		Girl	Ewe; Beam of light; Counsel; Protection; Lake
Kaylee		Girl	Laurel; Crown
Rose		Girl	Rose; Flower; Famous type
Arianna		Girl	Most holy; Silver; Melody
Isabelle		Girl	My God is an oath; Devoted to God
Melody		Girl	Melody; Song
Eliza		Girl	My God is an oath; Pledged to God; Joyful
Katherine		Girl	Pure; Each of the two
Lyla		Girl	Night; Night beauty; Delicate; Sport; Drama; From the island
Aubree		Girl	Elf ruler; King of the elves
Adalynn		Girl	Noble; Of a noble kind
Faith		Girl	Trust; Belief
Kylie		Girl	Boomerang; Narrows; Channel; Strait
Mary		Girl	Beloved; Exalted; Sea of bitterness; Wished-for child
Margaret		Girl	Pearl
Ximena		Girl	He has heard; Listening; Son
Alexandra		Girl	Defender or helper of the people

Infographic: Popular Girl Names Reflecting Positive Qualities

Names not only represent a person but also carry the hopes and dreams that their parents have for them. Many baby girl names correspond to admirable qualities that parents would like their daughters to imbibe. Have a look at the infographic below to see the qualities parents hope their daughters will embody.

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