Names from the Bible
Names from the Old and New Testaments — enduring, meaningful, and deeply rooted in faith traditions worldwide.
Biblical names are the longest-running naming tradition in the English-speaking world. Names like Sarah, David, and Ruth have never left the top charts in recorded history. But the Bible also contains hundreds of less common names — Selah, Ezra, Miriam — that feel fresh precisely because they've been overlooked. This collection surfaces both the timeless staples and the hidden gems.
Each name below links to its full profile—meaning, SSA trends, pronunciation, and feasibility.
38 names
◈= unisex (gender-neutral)
- Binyomin
Hebrew
95From Hebrew Binyamin meaning 'son of the right hand', signifying favor and strength. A biblical patriarch and tribe name with deep Jewish heritage.
- Aziyah
Hebrew
95God has helped. A modern Hebrew name formed from the prefix Az- (strong) combined with -iah (God), reflecting strength through divine assistance.
- Azekiel
Hebrew
95From Hebrew 'Ezekiel' meaning 'God strengthens' or 'God will strengthen'. Biblical prophet known for visions of divine power.
- Jeremias
Hebrew
94From Hebrew Yirmeyahu meaning 'God will exalt.' Jeremias is the Greek and Latin form of the biblical prophet Jeremiah.
- Ossiel
Hebrew
94From Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength' or 'God helps'. Associated with the archangel Uriel in religious tradition, though Ossiel is a rare variant form.
- Sally
Hebrew
94From Hebrew 'Sarah' meaning 'princess.' Sally emerged as an English pet form, retaining the regal association while adding informal charm.
- Benaiah
Hebrew
94Son of Yahweh. Biblical name borne by a military commander under King David, known for his valor and loyalty.
- Devorah
Hebrew
94From Hebrew 'devorah' meaning 'bee.' In the Bible, Deborah was a prophetess and judge of Israel, symbolizing wisdom and leadership.
- Jean
Hebrew
94God is gracious. Originally a masculine Hebrew name (Yohanan), adopted into French as Jehan and anglicized to Jean, used for all genders in modern English.
- Azaiah
Hebrew
94The Lord has heard or God has listened. A biblical name expressing divine attentiveness and grace.
- Jeniyah
Hebrew
94Modern variation of Jenya/Zhenya, derived from Evgenios (Greek) or Eugene, meaning 'well-born' or 'noble.' The -iyah ending adds contemporary flair.
- Ilijah
Hebrew
94From Elijah, Hebrew meaning 'my God is Yahweh'. Ilijah is a modern creative spelling variant popularized in contemporary American naming.
- Azarye
Hebrew
94From Hebrew 'Azaryah' meaning 'God has helped' or 'whom God aids', a name borne by several figures in biblical texts.
- Jazhiel
Hebrew
94Modern Hebrew name combining elements, likely derived from Jaziel or Jaz- prefix with -iel suffix meaning 'God'. Used primarily in contemporary Christian and Hebrew-speaking communities.
- Mariel
Hebrew
94From Latin 'Maria' (Hebrew 'Miriam'), meaning 'star of the sea' or 'beloved'. The diminutive suffix '-el' adds a delicate quality.
- Aryeh
Hebrew
94From Hebrew 'Aryeh' meaning 'lion'. A biblical name symbolizing strength, courage, and royalty in Jewish tradition.
- Jakeem
Hebrew
94From Hebrew Joachim, meaning 'God will establish.' Popular in Islamic tradition as the father of Mary and grandfather of Jesus.
- Hezakiah
Hebrew
94God is my strength. Biblical name of a king of Judah known for religious reform and restoration of the Temple.
- Oziel
Hebrew
94From Hebrew 'Oziel' meaning 'God is my strength', a biblical name evoking divine power and protection.
- Neriah
Hebrew
94God is my joy or strength. Biblical name appearing in Jewish tradition as a place name and personal name denoting divine favor.
- Ahsiah
Hebrew
94From Hebrew 'Asa' meaning 'healer' or 'physician', with the suffix '-iah' meaning 'God'. Biblical name of a righteous king of Judah.
- Azai
Hebrew
94God has helped. A biblical name with spiritual significance, often associated with strength and divine assistance.
- Amariah
Hebrew
94God has exalted; the Lord is my strength. A biblical name symbolizing divine elevation and spiritual power.
- Yohan
Hebrew
94God is gracious. A Scandinavian variant of John, combining divine grace with Northern European tradition.
- Remiyah
Hebrew
94From Hebrew 'Remi' meaning 'oarsman' or 'remedy', with the suffix '-yah' meaning 'God'. Often interpreted as 'God is my remedy' or 'divinely healed'.
- Eliyanah
Hebrew
94From Hebrew Eliyahu meaning 'my God is Yahweh.' Eliyanah is a modern feminine variant with the Hebrew suffix -ah, popular in contemporary Jewish naming.
- Dezariah
Hebrew
94Combination of 'De' prefix with Zaria (Hebrew origin meaning 'blooming flower') and -iah suffix, creating a modern invented name with floral and divine connotations.
- Zahkari
Hebrew
94God has remembered. A biblical name borne by the father of John the Baptist, symbolizing divine remembrance and faith.
- Zaleah
Hebrew
94Modern invention, likely a blend of 'Zale' (Hebrew origin, meaning 'to thrive') and '-eah' suffix. Contemporary creative name with no established historical etymology.
- Salome
Hebrew
94Peace. From the Hebrew Shalom, Salome was a name borne in early Christian history and appears in the New Testament as a follower of Jesus.
- Lizbeth
Hebrew
94From Elizabeth, derived from Hebrew Elisheva meaning 'God's oath' or 'God is my abundance'. Lizbeth is a modern, shortened variant.
- Zayvier
Hebrew
94From Hebrew meaning 'new house'. Xavier evolved through Basque Saint Ximeno, popularized in Spanish as Javier, reimagined with modern spelling Zayvier.
- Yecheskel
Hebrew
94God strengthens. Biblical name of the prophet Ezekiel, one of the major Hebrew prophets of the Old Testament.
- Janiyla
Hebrew
94Modern creation blending Janie (Hebrew 'God is gracious') with the -yla suffix, creating a contemporary feminine form
- Ezekai
Hebrew
94From Hebrew Ezekiel meaning 'God strengthens.' A prophetic name with spiritual depth and ancient religious significance.
- Jahkai
Hebrew
94God will establish. A modern blended name combining Jah (Yahweh) with Kai, popular in contemporary American naming.
- Keziah
Hebrew
94The Lord has established. Biblical name appearing in the Old Testament as a son of King David.
- Anaiah
Hebrew
94God has answered; the Lord is my refuge. A biblical name appearing in the Book of Nehemiah, signifying divine response and protection.
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