There’s no denying that 2020 has been a wild year, but just like any year, babies have continued to be born despite many uncertainties. One thing that is sure as the year comes to a close, however, are the most popular baby names.

Popular name meaning website Nameberry has released its top 200 baby girl and boy names of the year. They looked at what names have been most searched on their website in order to create the list, giving us a hint at what names may continue to be popular in the New Year. To view the full list, be sure to check out Nameberry’s complete article. Below, we discuss the top ten baby names and their equally adorable meanings.

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The top 5 most searched-for baby girl names:

  1. Luna: this feminine name is of Italian origin and means ‘moon.’ Several celebrities have chosen this moniker for their children, including John Legend and Chrissy Teigen as well as Penelope Cruz and Javier Barden.
  2. Maeve: this Irish name means ‘she who intoxicates.’ Celebrities including Chris O'Donnell, Lili Taylor and Kathryn Erbe have used this name for their little ones.
  3. Aurora: this name is of Latin origin and means ‘dawn.’ It’s also a perfect name for Disney lovers, as it’s the moniker given to the princess in Sleeping Beauty.
  4. Isla: with Scottish and Spanish origins, this delicate name means ‘island.’ Queen Elizabeth’s great-granddaughter bears this beautiful name.
  5. Ava: this name has Latin origins, meaning "life; bird; water, island". Celebrities such as Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe as well as Hugh Jackman have given their children this simple name.

The top 5 most searched-for baby boy names:

  1. Milo: this name originates in German and means ‘solider or merciful.’ Liv Tyler, Craig Ferguson, and Alyssa Milano have all used this strong-sounding name for their offspring.
  2. Atticus: this name has origins in both Greek and Latin, meaning ‘from Attica.’ Daniel Baldwin and Isabella Hoffman as well as Summer Phoenix and Casey Affleck have utilized this baby name.
  3. Asher: this unisex name has Hebrew origin and means ‘fortunate, blessed, happy one.’ Actress Embeth Davidtz chose this dashing name for her own son.
  4. Silas: this moniker has origins in both Latin and English, translating to mean ‘wood or forest.’ The name is familiar in pop culture, having been given to characters in T.V. shows like
  5. Leo: this boy’s name has origins in German and Latin, and it means ‘lion.’ Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem chose this name for their son. It’s also been popularized by Titanic actor Leonardo DiCaprio.

Be sure to check out Nameberry for the complete list of most-searched for baby names this year. Which popular name is your favorite, BabyGaga readers? Be sure to let us know in the comments!

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Source: Nameberry, The Sun