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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.

40 names

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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

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