Baby Girl Names That Are Completely Taking Over 2020

Whether you're expecting a baby girl in 2020 or just looking to keep some good baby names in mind, you may already be overwhelmed. Naming a baby ain't easy, as many parents can attest. Picking out the perfect name comes with a lot of pressure. After all, a name is something that will be with your little one for the rest of their life unless, of course, they hate it enough to change it.

How can you pick a name they'll love before they're even born? While there's no foolproof method of picking out exactly the right baby name, one way to (hopefully) pick a baby name that your little one will like is to look at what names are trending around the time of your baby's arrival. Picking out a popular name is one way to at least ensure that the name you saddle your baby with won't be too unusual or old-fashioned.

Thanks to user data collected by baby site Baby Center, we've got a pretty good idea of the names that are booming in 2020. These are the top baby girl names that are completely taking over 2020.

The name Kehlani is one that is taking over the charts in 2020. According to the baby name website Behind the Name, the baby girl name is actually a variation of the name Kailani. The moniker can trace its roots to Hawaii and is derived from two words in the native language: "kai," meaning "ocean" or "sea," and "lani", which means "sky." Not only does this mean that Kehlani has a beautiful origin, but it also gives your baby some pretty good built-in nicknames.

The widespread use of the name Kehlani is fairly recent. Both Kehlani and Kailani only cropped up on baby name charts in the United States in the 2010s, but have been on the rise ever since and look like they will be popular for years to come.

The name Kehlani's boost in popularity can likely be at least partially attributed to the singer Kehlani Parrish, who goes by her first name, making the name a good option for both fans of nature and fans of R&B music.

The name Eden conjures up images of paradise and beauty, which may be part of its appeal to parents who are picking this name for their baby girls. The name Eden saw a big leap in popularity in 2020, according to Baby Center user data. 

As noted by Behind the Name, Eden's origin is uncertain. It may come from the Hebrew word "eden," which means "pleasure" or "delight"  and brings to mind the biblical Garden of Eden, but it may also come from the Sumerian word "edin" which means "plain." Either way, the name is anything but ordinary, and parents all over the world seem to agree. The name is seeing wide use not just in the U.S. but also in several other countries including Australia, Israel, New Zealand, and Northern Ireland.

While it's taking over as a baby girl name in 2020, the name Eden isn't used exclusively for girls. It has seen some use as a baby boy name in several countries including the U.S., Belgium, the Netherlands, France, England, and Wales. 

This alternative spelling of the name London gives the moniker a fresh spin. Parents who have been giving their babies the name Londyn may be fueling their wanderlust by thinking of the city of London, or they could be choosing this name because of its musical connection — Londyn happens to be the name of a rapper who was a finalist on the Netflix show Rhythm + Flow.

Aside from its connection to music and a major city, the original spelling of the baby girl name has literary roots as it is the last name of the author Jack London who wrote several beloved classics including White Fang and The Call of the Wild.

It's not hard to see why the name Londyn is climbing up the charts. Whether you're looking for a timeless-sounding name with deep roots, or a trendy name that sounds hip and modern, you can't go wrong with Londyn.

You don't have to be a fan of skiing to give your baby the name Aspen. Sure, Aspen may be the name of a popular winter travel destination for people who love to hit the slopes, but there's a lot more to the name than that. The city of Aspen, Colorado got its start as a silver-mining town in the late 19th century, but struck gold as a baby girl name that is taking over the charts on Baby Center.

Aside from its association with the city, Aspen is a name that is firmly rooted in nature — literally. As noted by Behind the Name, Aspen is the name of a tree and can be traced to the Old English term "æspe." While it has been used regularly as a given name since the early '90s, it saw a huge increase in popularity in the late 2010s. Aspen is poised to take over 2020 and doesn't look like it will be going downhill any time soon.

The name Kali is one that is so popular with Baby Center users that it is taking over 2020. The moniker is short yet sweet and has a decidedly modern feel in spite of its ancient roots. While Kali could be used as a spelling variation of the more common Callie, Kali also comes to us from a Sanskrit word meaning "the black one," as noted by Behind the Name. 

Kali is also the name of a Hindu goddess who is married to the god Shiva. Kali is typically portrayed with black skin and four arms while holding a sword and a severed head. Before you write this name off for having such a dark meaning , Encyclopedia Britannica noted that the goddess isn't only the goddess of death, but also the goddess of time and motherly love, making the name quite a powerful choice for parents looking to give their baby girls some serious girl power vibes. 

In India, the name is typically given to baby boys, but it is far more popular for baby girls in the U.S.

While the name Olive may not be appealing to those who dislike the fruit, a lot of parents are loving this name. Olive isn't just taking over the Baby Center charts, but it's also rapidly catching up to the similar name Olivia, which was one of the most popular baby girl names throughout the 2010s. Perhaps parents are looking at Olive as an alternative to the more popular name. Olive, after all, still sounds current but doesn't run the same risk of your baby girl sharing her name with half a dozen of their classmates once they start school.

Given Olive's big jump in popularity, that may eventually change. However, Olive is still a lovely name that is worth considering for your baby girl. The name comes, of course, from the olive tree, as noted by Behind the Name, and is rooted in the Latin word "oliva."

Olive doesn't just sound sweet, but it also has some adorable nicknames. You could nickname your own little Olive either Ollie or Liv. What could be cuter than that? 

Has there ever been a name as romantic as Juliette? The name, in spite of the extra letters, brings to mind the heroine of the Shakespearean tragedy Romeo and Juliet — arguably one of the most beloved romances of all time. That's only part of the draw of this name that is climbing the charts in 2020.

Juliette has seen a big bump in popularity since 2019, according to Baby Center, and may trace at least some of its increasing popularity to reality star Juliette Porter of Siesta Key as well as Natural Born Killers star Juliette Lewis.

Aside from its connections to pop culture and literature, the baby girl name Juliette has quite the history. Per Behind the Name, Juliette is a french variation of the name Julie, which can trace its roots to Julia, a feminine form of Julius which was a family name in ancient Rome. While the origin of Julius is uncertain, it may come from Jupiter, the chief deity of the Roman gods.

Hawaiian names seem to be growing in popularity in 2020. So many of these names are gorgeous and lyrical, able to roll right off the tongue. Thus, it's easy to see why so many parents are being drawn names from the Aloha State — especially the baby girl name Alani. According to Behind the Name, the moniker means "orange (tree or fruit)" in Hawaiian, but it could also be seen as a variation of the name Alana, the feminine version of the name Alan.

Unlike the Hawaiian origin of the name Alani, Alan's roots are uncertain, although we know that they're ancient. The name dates back to at least the sixth century and may mean "little rock" or "handsome" in Breton, although it could come from the ancient Iranian tribe the Alans. Whatever the true roots of the name are, it's impossible to deny that Alani is a beautiful name that would suit any baby girl.

While the seasonal names Autumn and Summer are far more popular, Winter is finally starting to see its day in the sun — or should we say in the snow? This baby girl name has seen a big leap in popularity since 2019 and is quickly taking over in 2020. While you might feel a little bit chilly towards the name at first, Winter really does have a lot to offer.

The name conjures up cozy images of family get-togethers, holiday parties, warm fireplaces, and snowmen, which may be why parents are turning to this seasonal moniker in droves. According to Behind the Name, the name has started to chart in England and Wales as well as in the United States.

While the name is fresh enough that the most recognizable person bearing the name, Ariel Winter, has it as a last name rather than a given name. Of course, that will likely change in the coming years as 2020 ushers in a new season of Winter babies.

According to Behind the Name, Gianna is both the short form of the Italian baby name Giovanna as well as a modern variation of the Greek name Ioanna. Both names can ultimately be traced back to John, which can ultimately find its roots in the Hebrew name Yochanan which means "Yahweh is gracious."

The name has a complex and ancient history, but that isn't the only reason that that Gianna is taking over Baby Center's top baby names for girls in 2020. Parents are likely choosing this name as a tribute to Gianna Bryant, daughter of basketball legend Kobe Bryant. Both father and daughter lost their lives along with seven other people in a tragic helicopter crash on January 26, 2020. Gianna is not just a beautiful name for a baby girl, but also a fitting way for basketball fans to pay tribute to the late sports icon and to the Bryant family. 

Raelynn has a lot of parents on Baby Center buzzing. The name exploded in popularity in 2020 as did the nearly-identical Raelyn. Whether you opt to spell the name with one "n" or two, Raelynn is one of the hottest names of 2020 — perhaps in part because of the singer RaeLynn, a chart-topping singer who, according to her website, has been nominated for the Academy of Country Music's "New Female Vocalist" award twice.

Even if you're not a fan of country music, though, the name Raelynn still holds a lot of appeal. Behind the Name noted that the name combines the popular suffix "lynn" with the name Rae, which is a shortened form of the Hebrew name Rachel which means "ewe" and has biblical roots. The name can easily be broken down into its root name and its suffix, giving parents of baby girls named Raelynn some great built-in options for nicknames.

The name Catalina may be a bit of a long one for a baby girl, but thankfully the name lends itself quite well to nicknames like Cat and Lina so you don't have to worry about losing out on this lovely and elegant moniker for the sake of brevity.

The Spanish and Corsican form of the more widespread Katherine, as noted by Behind the Name, Catalina is the perfect name choice for parents who want to give their little one a traditional baby name with a bit of a modern feel to it. The name is well-loved in Chile and Romania, but is really taking off in the United States where it is one of the hottest names of 2020, per Baby Center user data.

Part of the reason the name Catalina is making it onto parents' radar could be because the name was brought to the notice of Apple users in 2019 when macOS Catalina was released — this is the digital age after all. Both classic and modern, parents searching for a baby girl name that merges the old and the new can't go wrong with Catalina. 

Whether or not you've heard of popular YouTuber Remi Cruz, you'll be recognizing at least her first name before long thanks to its growing popularity. Baby Center's rankings show that the name Remi is cruising up the charts, making the French name one that's going to be everywhere in 2020.

While Remi has traditionally been a masculine moniker, according to Behind the Name it is far more popular for girls in England, Wales, and the United States. The name Remy is a variation of Rémi, which can trace its origins to the Latin name Remigius. Remigius is derived from the Latin term "remigis," meaning "oarsman" or "rower."

Remy has a particularly rich history as fifth-century saint bore the moniker. And, of course, Remy is the name of the unforgettable protagonist of Disney's Ratatouille — so your baby girl will have plenty of Remis and Remys to draw inspiration from.

How could you not fall in love with the name Elliana? It's no wonder the name is one rapidly gaining popularity on Baby Center. A spelling variation of the name Eliana, the baby girl name is used in Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. It stems from the French name Éliane according to Behind the Name. This, in turn, is believed to come from the Roman name Aelianus, which is rooted in Aelius, a Roman family name. While the exact origin of the name Aelius is uncertain, it may be derived from the Greek word "helios," which means "sun." What could be better for a little girl who is the light of your life?

This bright name also lends itself quite well to nicknames, so if you find Elliana a bit too flowery for day-to-day use it will be easy to shorten the name, perhaps to Ella, Ana, or even Lia. Who doesn't love an elegant and versatile name?

Alaia is a beautiful name that slowly began gaining traction in the late 2010s. Fast forward some years and the name is poised to be one of the biggest names of 2020. The poetic name roles right off the tongue, making it popular among parents of baby girls on Baby Center. The name comes from Basque and means "joyful" or "happy," as noted by Behind the Name. 

The name Alaia may be a relative newcomer to the baby name charts, but it's likely to grow in popularity thanks to the attention the name has gotten on the popular YouTube channel The ACE Family. The channel focuses on a Los Angeles-based family consisting of parents Austin and Catherine and their daughters Elle and Alaïa. Refinery 29 noted that the name was one of the most-Googled names of 2018 thanks to The ACE Family and their millions of fans and it is even more popular in 2020.