Modern Hebrew baby names
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18 names
◈= unisex (gender-neutral)
- Yakira
Hebrew
84From Hebrew 'yakir' meaning 'precious' or 'honored one'. A rare name reflecting value and esteem in Semitic tradition.
- Erez
Hebrew
84From Hebrew 'erez' meaning cedar or cedar tree, symbolizing strength, durability, and permanence in biblical tradition.
- Talya
Hebrew
78From Hebrew 'Talya' meaning 'dew of God', also interpreted from Greek 'thaleia' relating to abundance and flourishing.
- Arye
Hebrew
74From Hebrew 'ari' meaning 'lion', a biblical name symbolizing strength and courage. Popular in modern Israel as both given and surname.
- Avishai
Hebrew
74From Hebrew 'avi' (father) and 'shai' (gift), meaning 'my father is a gift' or 'gift from God'
- Aveayah
Hebrew
70Variant of Aviya, from Hebrew meaning 'my father is God' or 'God is my father', expressing divine protection and spiritual connection.
- Ahloni
Hebrew
70My father is my light; a biblical name combining 'ahi' (my father) and 'ori' (my light)
- Eilon
Hebrew
62From Hebrew meaning 'my God is my strength.' A biblical name borne by a son of the prophet Micah, emphasizing divine protection and inner fortitude.
- Yair
Hebrew
55From Hebrew 'Yair' meaning 'he will enlighten' or 'to shine', derived from the root 'or' meaning light or illumination
- Dvir
Hebrew
42From Hebrew 'dvir' meaning 'sanctuary' or 'holy of holies', referring to the inner chamber of the Jewish Temple where the Ark of the Covenant was kept.
- Yoriel
Hebrew
42From Hebrew 'Yore' (light) and Hebrew suffix '-iel' (God). Means 'God is my light' or 'light of God', blending biblical naming tradition with contemporary style.
- Teliah
Hebrew
42From Hebrew 'Teliyah', meaning 'God's hill' or 'mound of God', referencing elevated sacred ground in biblical tradition.
- Izai
Hebrew
42From Hebrew meaning 'God is my strength' or 'God strengthens me', a biblical name with deep spiritual significance.
- Keliel
Hebrew
42God is my God, derived from Hebrew 'El' (God) with the suffix '-iel' indicating divine connection
- Aviya
Hebrew
40From Hebrew meaning 'my father is Yahweh' or 'my father is God', a name with strong religious significance in Jewish tradition.
- Arieh
Hebrew
40From Hebrew 'ari' meaning 'lion', symbolizing strength and courage. Popular in modern Israel as both given and shortened name.
- Natanya
Hebrew
40From Hebrew Natan meaning 'he gave'. Natanya is a feminine form expressing divine gift or blessing, popular in Israeli and Jewish communities.
- Avivah
Hebrew
10From Hebrew 'aviva' meaning 'spring' or 'renewal', symbolizing rebirth and the blooming season
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
