Hebrew Names

Also written as Ben-Hail, this is a rare, Biblical name that appears in Chronicales, an official of King Jehoshaphat. Meaning "son of strength" or "son of bravery". It could be an unexpected way to reach nickname Ben.

Benhail

A new entry to the Hungarian Top 100 in 2025, Beniel possibly combines the Hebrew elements ben and el to mean "son of God". As such, it could be viewed as a compound name, mixing Benjamin and Daniel, though another possibility is that it comes from Benhail, an Old Testament name meaning "son of strength".
 
Given to 82 boys in Hungary in a recent year, it has the potential to become more internationally popular.

Beniel

Bera is a rare feminine form of Biǫrn (or Björn), used in Scandinavian and Nordic countries, albeit quietly. Derived from Old Norse, it means "bear", either in relation to the animal or to the idea of bearing or carrying weight. 
 
Alternatively, Bera may also be used as a variation of Russian Vera, notably among speakers Aragonese in northern Spain and in Kazakhstan, while as a Biblical or Hebrew name, it may be associated with Bereket, Beracha, or Bracha, which meaning "blessing".

Bera

This playful variation of Elizabeth became popular in its own right during the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in England and America. Betsey offers a sweet, vintage quality with a touch of whimsy that distinguishes it from more formal versions like Elizabeth or even Betsy. While its popularity has declined since its peak, it maintains appeal for parents seeking a name with historical charm and nostalgic value. The name received renewed attention through American fashion designer Betsey Johnson, known for her playful and eccentric designs.

Betsey

Full of life and spirit, Chavalah is an elaboration of Chava — a modern Hebrew form of Eve. Sometimes spelled as Chavala and Chavaleh, it has the lovely meaning of "life".

Chavalah

Lively yet grounded, Chayim is currently less popular than Chaim, however it may lead more people to pronounce it with the -yeem ending, rather than to rhyme with time. 




Chayim

A variation of the rare Biblical name, Kenaniah, this form appears in the King James Bible. While the more approachable K- spelling has appeared several times in the US stats, this form has yet to rank.
 
In the Bible, the figure of Chenaniah is associated with music and leadership, responsible for directing musical worship among the Levites.

Chenaniah

With "boyish" nicknames on trend for girls right now, could this distinctive spelling of Davey/Davie catch on? Could it be the next Everleigh?
 
Notably borne by actress Daveigh Chase, the name entered the US stats in 2003, following the release of both The Ring and Lilo and Stitch, in which the actress starred. While she pronounced her name as duh-VAY, it could be pronounced as DAY-vee too.

Daveigh

Lilting and pretty but with plenty of spark, this hyphenated name has been a stylish choice in the 2020s in England and Wales. While the length of Delilah may mean Rose gets dropped in everyday usage, it is about ten times less popular than its singular form. 

Delilah-rose

A modern version of the dated Betty.  You might want to consider varying Elizabeth, too, to the Italian Elisabetta.

Betta

Dova is a simple but unusual name sometimes heard in Israel but virtually never in the US. Not a single girl was named Dova or Doveva in the US last year.

But bird name Dove is very much de la mode, which may open the door for Dova to get more love.

Dova

Unlike other place names, this one might be tied too tightly to a single locale -- the Maryland suburb of D. C. -- to work as a first name.

Bethesda

While Elah may look (and be used) as an alternative spelling of Ella, it is in fact a Biblical name, borne by the fourth king of Israel in the Old Testament. Associated with the terebinth tree, a type of tree that grew populously on the ancient eastern shores of the Mediterranean Sea, in some Biblical translations, it is equated with the oak tree. 
 
Pronounced with the emphasis on the second syllable, it is predominantly used for girls, but might appeal to those looking for rare Biblical names and alternatives to Elijah and Elian, and to those who prefer gentler, unisex options, like Noa, Misha, and Ellis.

Elah

Elanith was a new entry to the US stats in 2025, when it was given to 81 babies, making it one of the fastest rising newcomers of the year. The most likely origin of the name is from the Hebrew Ilanit and Elanit, meaning "tree" or "sapling", possibly with Spanish influenced spelling — in the same vein as Arleth. 


Elanith

Long forgotten Old Testament name with modern potential. 

Bethia

Eliron is a Hebrew combination name, created from Eli, meaning "my god," and Ron, meaning "song, joy". It could make an appealing alternative to the likes of Elian, Aaron, and Elias. 

Eliron

The kind of feminized male name that never caught on. 

Benjamina

An elaborate and pretty diminutive of Esther, Estirola may appeal to fans of Estella and Estrella who also want a name with Old Testament connections. In Judeo-Spanish, it would be pronounced as es-ti-ROH-la, while in Judeo-Greek, it would be es-TI-ro-la. 
 
Estirola is rarely used as a given name.

Estirola

This biblical place-name for the region now known as Yemen started to feel fresh again as the name of the heroine of Zoe Heller's Notes on a Scandal, played on screen by Cate Blanchett.
 Sheba is probably more ready for prime time than the long-form mother name, although Bathsheba, which means "seventh daughter," has a rich Biblical and literary history. 
 The Queen of Sheba was a monarch of the ancient kingdom of, yes, Sheba

Sheba

Eziah was one of the fastest rising names of 2025, while this spelling variation was one of the top debuts. Given to 36 boys, it is most likely inspired by the Biblical Isaiah ("Yahweh is my salvation"), though it also be a spin of Ezra ("Yahweh is help") or Aziah ("God hath made").




Ezaia

Hebrew names used widely in the modern world include Noah, Isabella, Elizabeth, Sarah, Asher, Elijah, Jacob, Leah, James, John, Michael, Mary, and Eva. 

 include Ariel, Delilah, Eliana, Eva, Maya, and Naomi. For boys, 

 include Asher, Elijah, Jacob, Levi, and Noah. In Israel, popular names include Tamar, Shira, Uri, and Noam.

 are some of the best-known as well as the most interesting Hebrew baby names today.

 often have Hebrew origins. Recommended choices include Delilah, Dinah, Keziah, Esther, and Susannah.

 include such appealing Hebrew boy names as Amos, Asher, Eli, Ezra, and Moses.

Hebrew is spoken in modern Israel, so it's both an ancient and a living language. Names popular in modern Israel include many Hebrew names but some modern Israeli names as well. 

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, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

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