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Hebrew Names

Hebrew baby names, many of them rooted in the Bible are among the most ancient and most widely-used in the Western World. The top Hebrew names in the US are Noah for boys and Isabella, which is rooted in the Hebrew Elizabeth, for girls, both Number 1 names in recent years..

Along with Isabella, Hebrew names in the US Top 200 for girls include Ariel, Delilah, Eliana, Eva, and Naomi. For boys, Hebrew names in the US Top 100 include Asher, Elijah, Jacob, Levi, and Noah. In Israel, popular names include Tamar, Shira, Uri, and Noam.

Many names that are the most classic and widely-used in English-speaking countries have Hebrew roots. These traditional Hebrew names include Sarah, Anne, and Mary for girls, along with James, John, and Michael for boys.

If you’re searching for Hebrew names for your baby or simply want to survey all the options with roots in ancient languages and cultures, here is the full range of Hebrew name choices in our database. You can also browse our lists of Hebrew girl names and Hebrew boy names.

Anais

Meaning: grace

Origin:Catalan and Provencal pet form of Hebrew Anna
408
Origin:Spelling variation of Hannah
2053
Eve

Meaning: life

Origin:Hebrew
244
Kayla

Meaning: laurel, crown

Origin:Hebrew
270
Briella

Meaning: God is my strength

Origin:Short form of Gabriella
731
Maya

Meaning: water

Origin:Greek; Central American Indian empire name; Latinate variation of May; Spanish, diminutive of Amalia; variation of Maia; Hebrew
82
Zara

Meaning: blooming flower; God remembers

Origin:Hebrew and Arabic
141
Mara

Meaning: bitter

Origin:Hebrew
254
Ruth

Meaning: compassionate friend

Origin:Hebrew
255
Susannah

Meaning: lily

Origin:Hebrew
1030
Danya

Meaning: judgment of God

Origin:Russian, diminutive of Danielle, Hebrew
9936
Samantha

Meaning: told by God

Origin:Hebrew, feminization of Samuel
537
Samara

Meaning: under God's rule, companion in night conversation

Origin:Hebrew, Arabic
755
Tamara

Meaning: date palm tree

Origin:Hebrew
1080
Amalia

Meaning: work

Origin:German
169
Adira

Meaning: strong

Origin:Hebrew
901
Salome

Meaning: peace

Origin:Hebrew
629
Jace

Meaning: the Lord is salvation

Origin:Hebrew, diminutive of Jason
443
Ethan

Meaning: strong, firm

Origin:Hebrew
13
Levi

Meaning: joined, attached

Origin:Hebrew
71