Names That Mean My

Modern Hebrew form of the Old Testament name Abishai.

Avishai

With Azariah and Azriel in the Top 1000, and the likes of Azaiah and Aziah gaining attention, Azayah is a lesser used variant that might get you to the pronunciation uh-ZAY-uh, if that's your preference. 

Azayah

A rarely used name with potential, Elorie is similar in sound or style to the likes of Ellis, Emory, and Rori, but also to Elodie and Emilie. It could be a variation of the Basque nature name Eloria with a hint of French flair thrown in. Another possibility is that it comes from Elora, itself a contacted from of the Hebrew Eliora. Alternatively, it might be a twist on Ellory, a name related to the cheerful Hillary. 


Elorie

A possibility for parents seeking a Hebrew name with an English-language sound. 

The name of several minor characters in the Old Testament, including a leader of the Tribe of Simeon and a priest involved in the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, Elioenai is a rare Biblical choice.
 
Elionenai has the spiritual meaning of "my eyes look to Yahweh" or "my eyes look towards God" and despite its rarity, it has familiar sounds. It could make an interesting alternative to Malachi or Elias — and a way to nicknames Nai, Leo, and Elio. 
 
The name was given to 12 babies in a recent year: the highest number on record.

Elioenai

This is the French form of Lazarus, which recently has been rising from the dead – it's popular on Nameberry, and was used for his son by musician Trent Reznor. Lazare might be familiar to some via the Gare Saint-Lazare train station in Paris.

Lazare

The Japanese word for the land of the dead, it may also be interpreted as meaning "world of darkness" or "yellow springs". According to Japanese mythology, Yomi isn't like heaven (a place of reward and paradise), nor is it a place of suffering and punishment like hell. Rather, the souls of the dead remain forever where they lived, existing in a shadowy way. 
 
Reminiscent of Romi, Kiyom, and Nyomi, Yomi can also mean "reading" in Japanese, if alternative kanji are used, which may appeal more for some. Alternative, as a Yoruba name, it may be a shortened form of names like Abayomi and Oluwayomi, meaning "they would have mocked me" and "God is my joy" respectively.
 
Used in a variety of mangas, animes, and games, Yomi made its US debut in 2020, but remains only quietly used, given to 11 girls in a recent year.

Yomi

A name with an international and adaptable sound, similar to Diana and Dana, this name was used very commonly in Latvia in the 20th century. Pronounced as DYE-nuh, it has the cheerful meaning of "song" from its Lithuanian and Latvian roots.
 
As a Japanese name, however, it is pronounced with three syllables (DAH-EE-NAH), and likely means "my greens, my vegetables", although other interpretations include "my south" and "great, beautiful".
 
Additionally, it may be used as a spelling variation of Biblical Dinah or the multicultural Dana, pronounced as DYE-nuh and DAY-nuh in these cases.

Daina

Gabriel is given to a small but consistent number of girls each year. Whether it’s used as an equivalent to the masculine Gabriel or as a variant of Gabrielle is up to the parents’ discretion. 

Gabriel

Likely inspired by Isaiah, Azariah, Uzziah, and similar, Zaiah is a quietly used unisex option and a diminutive name. The name could also take inspiration from Zeyar meaning "fate, destiny" in Mongolian, or the Arabic Ziya and Zahir meaning "splendor".

Zaiah

Abijah is a truly unusual, truly unisex, truly appealing biblical name. There were several male Abijahs in the Bible, one of them, known as Abijah of Judah, was the fourth king of the House of David, and also a couple of females. 
 A Colonial era favorite with an energetic, modern aura, Abijah is a possible Elijah replacement. A short form found in historical records: Bige, though Abe can work too.

Abijah

An unusual Hebrew name which feels familiar, thanks to its similarity to Katherine and related names. It was originally a masculine name, but is now used for both sexes.

Katriel

This unusual Biblical name includes the popular Eli- and the on trend letter Z, which could make it an unexpected alternative to Elijah, Elias, Azariah, or Azriel. Derived from the Hebrew elements el meaning "God" and paz meaning "pure, fine gold", Eliphaz appears in the Bible as one of the sons of Esau and Adah, and as a friend and comforter of Job. Eliphaz is the typical English form of the name, while Elifaz is both the standard Hebrew transliteration and the Spanish and Portuguese form. The French form is Éliphas.

Eliphaz

Bettina is a dainty ballerina version of Betty, that has not been heard much since its 1950s-60s heyday.  Bettina appeared in the Danielle Steele novel Loving, and in real life as one of Grace Kelly's bridesmaids. 

Bettina

Eliorah

Hephzibah is an Old Testament name that came into use in the 17th century, but is not often used today. It does have less formal nicknames Eppie and Hepsie, which seem revivable. Hephzibah "Eppie" Cass/Marner is the heroine of George Eliot's novel Silas Marner and Hepzibah (the condensed spelling) Smith is a witch in the Harry Potter series.

Hephzibah

Playful, zippy nicknames like Indie, Joni, Scottie, and Stevie are on the rise, and this quirky alternative to Izzy and Libby joined their ranks in 2024 when it was given to 58 girls, compared to just 12 the year before, and 5 the year prior. Footballer Merel van Dongen and Ana Romero named their daughter Ibbie in August 2024,

Ibbie

With the familiar feel of Raphael, Gabriel, and Daniel, Roniel blends the elements ron and El to create a name with an uplifting feeling. Predominantly used in Brazil and the Philippines, it is most often used as a masculine name, with boxer Roniel Iglesias being a notable bearer.

Roniel

An equivalent of the likes of Princess, Queenie, and so on.

Mileidy

Adlai is an Old Testament name long associated with 1950's liberal presidential candidate Stevenson, who was named after his grandfather, who was Grover Cleveland's vice president in the nineteenth century. Now it's an unusual Biblical choice ripe for rediscovery.
 In the Bible, Adlai was a minor character, the father of one of King David's herdsmen. Adlai is a contracted form of the Hebrew name Adaliah.