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 <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/489/hebrew-names-for-girls">Hebrew girl names</a> and <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/490/hebrew-names-for-boys">Hebrew boy names</a>.

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Akiva has a distinguished scholarly pedigree and a lovely meaning. Its softer sound is very on trend for masculine names at the moment and is in line with more familiar monikers like Ezra, Elijah and Theo.

Akiva

Edison's middle name is a fabulous option for parents looking for something with history and a soft sound. This could be the name you're looking for if you like Tesla's scientific pedigree but think that it has become too corporate with the advent of Elon Musk's company.

Alva

Perhaps to honor an ancestral Abraham, but presents a confusing image. 

Ivria

Known from the Menotti opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors, this is a subdued and gentle name. 

Amahl

Sources say that Bina, which is close to the word for bee in Yiddish, was once used as a translation for the Hebrew Deborah, which means bee. On its own, it also means "understanding" in Hebrew. Simple and sweet in itself, it could also be short for (or a nod to) many names including Sabina, Robina, Columbina, and Jacobina.

Bina

More modern options: Shaw, Shay, or even Sean. 

Shauna

In Egyptian mythology, Amon is a major god associated with creation and the air. He was later fused with the Sun god, Ra, and became Amun-Ra.
 
In the US, Amon is occasionally used as a variation of Ammon, primarily within the Amish and Mormon communities.

Amon

Ara is a <a href="https://nameberry.com/boys-names">unique boys' name</a> that one of the most melodious in the Armenian name pool, familiarized by Notre Dame football coach Ara Parseghian. In Armenian mythology, Ara was a king so handsome that a rival queen went to war in order to make him her own. The name Ara is also known in the Arabic and Hebrew cultures.

Shamira

Isibeal is the traditional Irish Gaelic form of Isabel or Elizabeth, ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning 'God is my oath.' Pronounced roughly as 'ISH-beal' or 'EE-sha-byal,' this name carries the rich cultural heritage of Ireland while offering an uncommon alternative to more familiar variations. Isibeal has deep historical roots in Celtic culture but remains relatively rare even in Ireland. The name possesses a lyrical, almost musical quality characteristic of Irish names, with their distinctive combinations of consonants and vowels. Parents might choose Isibeal to honor Irish ancestry or simply for its unique, melodic sound. While it might present pronunciation challenges outside Ireland, Isibeal offers a beautiful connection to Gaelic language and tradition.

Isibeal

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