These Will be the Most Popular Baby Names in 2020

We looked in Nameberry‘s crystal ball to find out what the babies born in 2020 will likely be named and you might be surprised. Past years have been pretty predictable but this list is mostly comprised of newbies as well as a couple from generations past. That’s right, not an Emma or Liam in the bunch. New decade, new trends, new inspirations? We likey.

We count down 2020’s 20 names that have a good chance of dominating birth certificates in the coming months. Be ready to take notes because they will undoubtedly make your list too.

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10. Billie

Whether it's Eilish or Holiday influencing the decision, it's got a modern coolness that just works.

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10. Luca

This is definitely in the Lucas and Luke family — just with a touch of European flair. And why wouldn't you give your kid a worldly start?

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9. Pearl

Pearl's your grandma — but the sassy one who is still doing Zumba and swimming at her local pool at 92. Nameberry points out that Pearl was in the Top 100 in 1880 all the way to the mid-1920s so it's fun to see it back again.

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9. Ash

Short for Asher, it means happy. Can't ask for more than that.

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8. Aura

This one's a little bit spiritual, a little bit bohemian, and a lot dreamy.

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8. Cash

Whether it's short for Cassius, his parents simply dig, or want to pay tribute to the "Ring of Fire" singer, Cash is cool as hell.

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7. Nova

Similar to Aura, Nova has quite the heavenly ring to it. Perhaps it's this decade's take on Luna.

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7. Lucius

One would've thought this would've been more popular anywhere between 2002 and 2011, during his runs in the Harry Potter franchise. Better late than never for the name to shine.

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6. Teagan

While its predecessors, Meghan and Reagan, are a little more classic, there's something kind of fabulous about this variation.

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6. Easton

Maybe because of its connection to baseball, there's something tough yet sophisticated about this downhome choice.

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5. Amina

According to Nameberry, Amina was the mother of the prophet, Muhammad, thus boosting its international allure.

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5. Diego

This is one of the hottest names for Latinx boys in the U.S., right now, and because of its universal likeability, we get why. Fun fact: Diego is the Spanish form for James. Mind blown, right??

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4. Paisley

She might sound like an entitled cheerleader who may not be the sharpest knife in the drawer but there's something sweet and classic about it. Plus, Paisley should always be in fashion. Just saying.

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4. Tate

Tate's your bud, your pal, your trusty companion.

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3. Mika

Pronounced MEE-KA, not MY-KAH, this is almost a feminine take on Michael and a shorter and less common than Mikayla — thus making it that much more appealing.

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3. Acacius

If you're trying to give your kid a worldly air, this ancient yet stunning name is a winner on every level.

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2. Reese

Some may think of the Legally Blonde actress, others might prefer peanut butter cups. Whatever the case, it actually is a fairly gender-neutral name but Witherspoon may be responsible for baby girls getting christened with the moniker.

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2. Alva

The middle name of inventor Thomas Edison is seeing a rise in popularity, perhaps because of the feminine similarities to Alma and Alba, reports Nameberry.

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1. Adah

This one's as bibilical as it gets but if your reasons for naming your girl this are not-so-holy, the nickname options — Ad, Addy — are kind of adorable.

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1. Austin

Also the capital of Texas, Austin saw its star shine in the early to mid-'90s and it looks to be making a comeback.

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